The Stonewood CEOS met at the Congregational Missionary Church Fellowship hall on May 13
- The meeting was called to order by President Ladonna Tucker and members welcomed.
Members present were Ladonna Tucker, Deloris Wilson, Jan Johnson, Barbara Graham, Willa
Jean Green, Estella Farnsworth, Eva Summers and her guest Sherry Blue. Ms Blue was given a
warm welcome by all. A candle was lit in memory of our deceased members.
Devotions entitled “Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord” were read by Willa Jean Green.Members recited the American and West Virginia flag salutes. Willa Jean led the members in singing The West Virginia Hills. Minutes of last meeting were read by Secretary Estella Farnsworth,
Treasurers report was given by Treasurer Jan Johnson; both were accepted as read. Willa Jean Green had the lesson today entitled Homegrown crafts from the Past. Appalachian folks made everything that they needed for daily living from whatever items on hand or they could find ; for example they made their furniture from trees that they cut and grew vegetables in their gardens and hunted for various animals for their source of meat. Willa Jean also brought in a simple block quilt and a beautiful Christmas quilt that would be the type made by the Appalachian women for warmth in the harsh winters.
Committee reports: Family…we are still waiting to get a date from the local nursing home to do
crafts with the male residents. Membership and Marketing: we are hoping that our guest Ms
Blue will consider joining our club. On May 21,Mayor Jim Terango and the City of Stonewood
has invited our club to attend the May City Council meeting to receive a proclamation in
celebration of CEOS Week. We are looking forward to this honor. Our club is again in process
of making a quilt to be raffled off at the Stonewood Firefighter’s Festival this summer. Last
year’s quilt was a raffle success.
Deloris Wilson gave a book report entitled What To Do About Alice by Barbara Kerley. It is a
picture book biography following the life of Alice Roosevelt, the beloved daughter of Pres
Theodore Roosevelt. She was a very rambunctious, ornery, funny and witty girl. Her mother
died 2 days after Alice was born, but she didn’t ever want anyone to dub her as “poor little
Alice”. She did things her way, broke the rules and drove her father crazy! A Must Read from
the purposeful reading list.
Announcements: County Council meeting and Cultural Arts show May 20; bring items for
Energy Express. Members Estella Farnsworth and Lesita attended the lesson leader training
May 10 on Dancing for the health of it.
New Business: Members will vote on keeping or changing the CEOS name that has been
proposed by the state.
Deloris brought her collection on unique bells for show and share. They were all beautiful.
Members will bring Ramen Noodles for donation to the Mustard Seed to next meeting.The club
made plans for a lunch at the Parkette restaurant on June 18.
Then, the meeting adjourned
CVH 433.25
Books read 34 with 1 being on the reading list.
Next meeting will be May 20. 2024.