By Deb Herndon

The Woman’s Club of Shinnston met at the Bice-Ferguson Museum Monday, May 18th with Co-President Mary Ann Ferris presiding. The group said the pledge to the flag and Mrs. Ferris read a devotional on teamwork derived from an article by Leigh Merrifield.

Mrs. Ferris introduced WVWC North Central District President Nancy Porter who reported on District events. Mrs. Porter then performed an installation ceremony for the incoming officers of the Shinnston Woman’s Club, involving a description of each office and a pledge for service. Each Officer was then asked to light a candle as a sign of their willingness to serve. The Shinnston Woman’s Club Officers installed were: Mary Ann Ferris and Debra Herndon as Co-Presidents, Robin Lamb as Secretary, Kathleen Panek as Treasurer, Deborah Starkey as First Vice-President and Carrie Mancino as Second Vice- President.

Minutes from the previous meeting were read and accepted and the Treasurer reported bank balances.

In a short business meeting, Mrs. Ferris reported that the scholarship committee had met and reviewed applicants and that Lillyan Toth had been selected to receive the $500 Club scholarship. Lillyan had excellent academic credentials as well as excellent community involvement.

Co-President Debra Herndon reported that Mrs. Panek had procured insurance coverage for the building. She also reported on the April rummage sale and that the August sale would be held August 7&8.

The Members then went to the museum meeting room where Mrs. Herndon commented on many of the pictures recently donated. The group then took the “gallery quiz” and enjoyed the many images.

Refreshments of fruit, chicken salad croissants, chips and bar cookies were enjoyed.

Also present, not previously mentioned were Mary Ann Spadafore and Viviane Spagnuolo.