Pilot Club

The Pilot Club of Sulphur Springs met on October 27, 2006 at noon at the First United Methodist Fellowship Hall for their regular business meeting.  President Elect Beverly Owens called the meeting to order. Connie Newcomb led the invocation and pledge.  Secretary Marilyn Holt did a silent roll call and read a thank you note from ECLC regarding their donation from Pilot to their special education classroom.  They are going to purchase some software for their kids with the money received.  Resignation letter was read from Rita Stolenberg which was regretfully accepted by the Board of Directors during their executive meeting earlier in the week.   Treasurer Lisa Gideon passed around financial reports to be reviewed by the club.   No new business was on the agenda. Officers reports were given; Vice-President Pansy Bell asked anyone that hasn't already gotten their yearbook to please let her know, especially new members. Fundraising committee chairman, Debra Evans,  reported that her committee has secured some campaign signs to reuse for the bike tour.  Operations committee chairman, Sandy Dunston,  reminded everyone of the Christamas party scheduled for December 4th.  Inviations will be mailed next week giving details about time and food to be brought by the different committees. Projects committee member Judy Gregg reported on the Winter Carnival scheduled for January 27th to be held at the High School Cafeteria. She encouraged everyone to pick a booth and work in groups for each game.  We will invite all the special education kids in the county to attend the event beginning at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch being served. Jackie Thornton reported that the Alzheimer's walk was a success raising over $7,000,  with the mini walk contributing over $2,300 of that amount.  Chairman Jane Goldsmith was delivering the money to the Alzheimer Alliance today.  The money will be used by the alliance toward continued research for the disease and some of the money will come back to the community to support the Terrific Tuesday Day Care program.  Kathy Lennon reported that the Circle of Friends breakfast was received very well and many blessing were given and received by members that participated in serving those handicapped campers that early morning breakfast.  Diane Morris reminded the club that we have another opportunity to serve at the Our Place Christmas party on December 18th.  Pilot members that want to sign up will help serve dinner to the participants so that they families can enjoy the party together.  Judy Gregg conducted a drawing for the members that participated in the Halloween safety puzzle and a prize was given.  No door prize was brought for the meeting. Beverly Owens brought the new portable sound systems that was purchased to everyone's attention.  It will come in handy at our different events.  The meeting was adjourned.

Cumby 20th Century Club

A meeting of the Cumby 20th Century Club was hosted on September 4, 2006, at K-Bob's Steakhouse in Sulphur Springs, as the first activity of the club's new year. President Laura Tarrant welcomed members and visitors, as the group enjoyed lunch at the local restaurant. Each member was presented with a club yearbook.

Members present included Mary Warren, Laura Tarrant, Lavern Battle, Yvonne Rollins, Geneva Basye, Kathy Tucker, Maxine Gaines, Merle Snyder, Wanda Wallace, and La Juan Snider.

Two guests included Nadine Litton and Patsy Patterson.

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Dial Study Club

The Sulphur Springs Dial Study Club hosted their first meeting of the 2006-07 year, on September 11, 2006, in the home of club member, Carrie Crowson. Hostess for the event were Carrie Crowson, Miki Koon, and Michelle Wallace.

A dinner menu consisting of baked potatoes with all the fixings, salad, lemonade, and tea, was served, with a dessert of ice cream pie.

President Michelle Wallace called the meeting to order and a variety of business was discussed. Included in the agenda was fundraising efforts and a schedule of club work for the upcoming year. The group will be hosting a Middle School Dance on September 23rd from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, for Sulphur Springs Middle School Students. Other discussion centered around the printing of the club's cookbooks and the sale of them.

A t-shirt design was also approved and will be ready to wear by members to community events, to promote the club.

Members present included: Mindy Bell, Shelley Burton, Jennifer Carter, Carrie Crowson, Tracie Dannheim, Melinda Dixon, Carla Frazier, Kim Gideon, Michelle Haney, Lisa Hanna, Leslie Harred, Melanie Helm, Tami Hood, Daidre Humphries, Miki Koon, Jennifer Massey, Lisa Millsap, Kim Moore, Susannah Price, Jennifer Roberts, Jill Sapaugh, Ala Scroggins, Debbie Stinson, and Michelle Wallace.

New members were welcomed and introduced.