By Estella Farnsworth
The Stonewood CEOS club met at the CMC fellowship hall on 7/21/2025. Meeting called to order and members welcomed by President Ladonna Tucker. Present were; Ladonna Tucker, Deloris Wilson, Pam Cowdry, Sherry Blue, Willa J Green, Lesita Snider, Eva Summers, Terri Boyer, April Stout, Barbara Graham, and Estella Farnsworth. Devotions read by Ladonna; an article by Joann James: entitled “That’s him”, when God shows up just in time. The American and WV flag salutes were recited; and Willa J Green led the group in the song God Bless America. Minutes of last meeting were read by Secretary Estella Farnsworth and accepted as read. Treasurers report given by Pam Cowdry and noted to be filed.
Membership and marketing:Ladonna thanked the members for donating many cleaning supplies at the County Council picnic on July 7; also our club is making bereavement bears for Amedisys Hospice using pieces of fabric belonging to lost loved ones ; the bears will then be gifted to their families. Also the club will be giving a donation to the Clarksburg Classical Academy for the school year. We have just finished a WV themed stadium throw for donation to the Stonewood Fire department to be raffled off at the Firemen’s Festival, with all proceeds going to the fire department. Purposeful reading chairperson Eva Summers suggested books for us to read entitled “Farmer’s Market Mishap”, and The Weaving of Life, she stated that they were a good read. Health motivator Willa J Green spoke on Home grown products of WV; mainly honey and it’s production. She stated that bees are most active during the months May through September.She suggested that we all support WV produced honey and honey products.
Members attending the picnic on July 7th at the 4-H complex were Deloris, Ladonna, Lesita and husband Larry, Eva, April, Willa Jean, Terri, and Estella. Everyone had an enjoyable time.
New business: It was agreed upon to invite a visiting club in October; and a committee formed to input ideas of the theme, activities, etc for the visit. A nomination committee was appointed as well which consists of April Stout, Eva Summers, and Lesita Snider. Also discussed was donating a WV flag that Ladonna received during her county belle celebration, to the church fellowship hall where the American flag is also displayed.The members suggested drawing for secret club sisters so we can brighten their day with cards on special occasions so; names were drawn today.
Show and Share today; Ladonna shared her beautiful experience from her County Belle celebration; she stated that it was a wonderful and fun experience; of course we think she was the most beautiful belle and are all very proud of her.
Also for show and share today, Deloris brought a beautiful pair of silk pajamas from Japan that her husband sent her when he was in the service in 1955 and also a lovely painting of her high school senior picture that was also a gift from her husband. Willa Jean brought 2 beautiful glass candle holders that belonged to her grandmother; which were made at the Weston Glass Factory. All members are encouraged to share items and memories.
Jelly was collected today for the Mustard Seed; next month will be Ramen Noodles. They are very appreciative of our donations.
Meeting was adjourned; next meeting will be August 18, 2025. We will go to lunch after the meeting, something that we love to do!
CVH today 750
Have a great rest of your month!
