Shenandoah Valley Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa will meet Feb. 29 at 6 p.m. in the Northlawn Dining Hall at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg. The program will be a panel discussion about “Leaping into the Next 40 Years: Social Services and Our Public School Students.” Email reservations to dale22850@aol.com by Feb. 27.
At the Jan. 22 4-H Awards Achievement Reception, several leaders were recognized.
Club Leader Recognition was given to Jana Miller, Vickie Kauffman, Lee Anne Biller, Shelley Ellington and Jerry McCammon.
County/District/State Club Leader Recognition was awarded to Jackie Lohr, Adonica Miller and Karen Hochstetler.
The following coaches were also recognized: Mike Wanger-Poultry; Dave Walker-Livestock Judging/Stockmen’s Team; Teresa Callender and Janice Callender- Interstate Exchange; Jim Mumaw, Matt Findley, Ashley Mundy, Adonica Miller, Colby Mongold and Jackie Lohr-Shooting Sports; John Welsh-Dairy Judging/Stockmen’s Team.
The Plains 4-H Club met Feb. 1, at the Plains Community Center. Ian Ostlund, Shenandoah County game warden, gave an interesting presentation about his job as a conservation police officer.
During the business meeting, Jackie Lohr talked about upcoming opportunities including camp, congress and workshops. She congratulated members on receiving many awards during the county’s Achievement Reception on Jan. 22 at James Madison University.
Caroline Reid assisted with the event and gave the leader recognition.
Plains received banner patches in animal science, creative arts, leadership & citizenship, environment & conservation, food & consumer, mechanical science and received a gold award.
Refreshments followed the business meeting.
The next meeting is March 7 at the Plains Community Center. Veterinarian Justin Hill will be the guest speaker.
—Christine Yankey
Reporter
The Fulks Run Ruritan Club met at Fulks Run Elementary School Feb. 7. After a delicious dinner served by the Willing Workers of Mountain Grove Church of the Brethren, member Shirley Bland introduced guest The Rev. Gary Boston, pastor of Mount Carmel United Brethren in Christ Church.
Bland tallied several dozen hours that members spent transporting the elderly and other community services during the past month.
Rose Harper reported on hours spent helping at the school, the recent rabies clinic and other events. Ralph Bolgiano tallied the number of household recycling hours, and reported on the continuing profits going to the school from the sale of paper collected at Ruritan Park.
Robert Brady announced that a chicken barbecue fundraiser is scheduled for June 2 and the lawn party is July 25-28.
The club approved to: sponsor a Broadway Bruins baseball game; donate to the Collins Center for child advocacy in sexual assault cases; waive the bingo and card fee for a J.C. Myers Elementary School fundraiser; and invite Jo Nylander Kyger to become a new member. Members cheered this last recommendation.
The regular club meeting is April 10 rather than April 3. Costco fees of $27.50 are due next month.
Treasurer Miles Turner reported on the cost of Christmas bags delivered to the elderly and shut-ins, and gave the current balance.
Shirley Bland introduced volunteer members from the Broadway and Bergton fire and rescue departments. They described their activities and answered questions from the group about the new practice of billing insurance companies but not patients for ambulance trips. They also spoke about required training and equipment.
Bland presented each of the four agencies with a check for the club’s annual donation.
At the February meeting of the Broadway-Timberville Ruritan Club, Ranger Mara Meisel gave a presentation on Shenandoah National Park.
President Tim Reamer conducted the business meeting, assisted by Vice President Larry Jones.
Fundraising plans were presented and discussed. In February, the club is conducting a pork tenderloin sandwich sale; plans are being finalized for a turkey-oyster supper at Mount Olivet Church of the Brethren March 24; a chicken barbecue April 7; and a Vidalia onion sale May 12.
A favorable audit committee report for 2011 was given. Some members attended the Lincoln Observance. Dr. Phil Stone recognized the club for providing the flag and for mowing and the lot. BSA Troop 1’s charter fee has been paid, a donation made to the Girl Scouts, Meals on Wheels, WRE, HOBE for a high school student, and toward a family’s electrical bill.
Lester Lohr and Philip Zirkle were presented with a President’s Golden Key Award for sponsoring two new members.
The March 12 meeting at the Broadway Rescue Squad features dramatization of events during 1861 in and around Elder John Kline’s home in Broadway. This is one of two programs planned this year around Civil War themes.
Rockingham Luncheon Ruritan Club met Feb. 15. President Bruce Harvey called the meeting to order.
Vice President JoAnn Wenger led the discussion on 2012 club objectives, which were approved.
During committee reports, the following business was conducted :
Finance has turned in the form to work at the Red Front hot dog stand. A naturalization ceremony was Jan. 9, and the next one is scheduled for March 19. A picnic will be held with an opportunity to purchase club shirts.
The club received recognition at the Lincoln Observance for mowing the grounds. Rudy Bears will be picked up in March for distribution. Community service reports will be due to the District Governor Sept 19.
Vickie Heschl, club delegate, presented a report on the Ruritan National Convention. H. Ken Elkins was presented an Outstanding District Governor Award.
Board recommendations were made to determine the amount for flowers or memorials to recognize the death of a member, and to discontinue meetings at Bridgewater Retirement and meet at Pano’s Restaurant.
Perry Marshman was appointed as national representative and the community workshop is March 22 at the Broadway Rescue Squad. There will be no meal served.
David Grimm introduced Dr. Chris Arndt, who presented a program on the early life of Abraham Lincoln.
The next meeting is March 21 at Pano’s.
The Timberville Lions Club met Feb. 2 and 16 at the Town and Country Restaurant in Broadway. Lion President Don DeLaughter convened both meetings.
At the Feb. 2 meeting, Lion Don invited members to attend the Mid-winter Conference Feb 11.
Lion Joe Flory reported that one warehouse broom and two boxes of household brooms are the remaining inventory. Brooms are available at the Timberville Exxon and Broadway Drug Center. Lion Jennifer Whetzel distributed the Lions of Virginia Raffle tickets.
Following the Pledge of Allegiance at the Feb 16 meeting, Lion Pastor Donald Smith gave the invocation. Lion John Knepper of the Broadway Lions and Nora Franz, a German exchange student, were welcomed.
Following the buffet, Lion Don DeLaughter stated that he and Past District Governor Charles Kipps represented the club at the Mid-winter Conference in Staunton. Lion Don attended a meeting where a leader dog recipient told of her experiences.
He also encouraged everyone to sell Lions of Virginia Raffle (LOVF) tickets.
PDG Charles Kipps reported that 36 warehouse brooms and a dozen household brooms have been ordered.
Members were given a 1988 Virginia White Tail Deer Lions Pin. The Lions Assisted Medical Program will be in June in Wise County. PDG Kipps has a room reserved but cannot attend, and will relinquish it to another attendee.
A pork tenderloin sandwich sake is planned for April. An officers slate for 2012-13 should be proposed in March and the election held in April.
The Administrative Fund is low, but the club will not have a dues increase yet, because of help from fines and club raffles.
The club raises about $10,000 yearly of which 90 per cent is distributed to local organizations or used for eyeglasses or hearing aids.
The next meeting is March 1 at the Town and Country Restaurant. Social time begins at 6 p.m. and the meal and business meeting follow at 6:30 p.m.
