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RALEIGH-WAKE COUNTY AARP CHAPTER #3689REGULAR CHAPTER MEETINGDecember 19, 2019The meeting was held at Atria Oakridge, 10810 Sandy Oak Lane, Raleigh.?Co-President Gayle Gayton welcomed the group and called the meeting to order at 11:06 a.m. INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT: Grace Krishnamurty presented an inspirational message.?PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Co-President Gayle Gayton led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.?SECRETARY’S REPORT: reported by Wanda RichardsonThe Chapter Meeting report was sent to the Executive Board for review and approval. Minutes were approved with corrections. TREASURER’S REPORT: reported by Marjorie YoungerNovember 1, 2019, beginning checking account balance was $2,718.52. Receipts totaled $908.00. Deposits totaled $ 817.40. Total expenses were $724.07. The total checking balance as of November 30, 2019, was $3,431.71. Petty cash totaled $50.00 and savings totaled $105.07.?ANNOUNCEMENTS:?Presidential MessageCo-President Gayle thanked the Chapter for their support this year. Any ideas or suggestions please let them be known so they can be implemented.Co-President Willi Webb thanked the Chapter for its participation and support. Happy Holidays and be stress-free in the coming year.Atria Oakridge Chef and servers received gift cards for Christmas from Chapter.Co-President Gayle Gayton announced Kathryn James, a long standing member who relocated to another city has passed away. Cards may be sent; please see Marilyn Pearson or Arlene Lee..COMMITTEE REPORTSCOMMUNITY SERVICE:?reported by Oweida Cole"No act of kindness,?no matter how small, is ever wasted" (Aesop).December is upon us; however, it hasn't curtailed activities of Community Service Committee. Santa came early for some art students at Fox Road Magnet Elementary School.? Tony Gandy's gifts of notebooks, pens, pencils, fun gadgets, hundreds of corks as well as lollypops?were donated, and the receptionist and art teacher were delighted.?The Food Pantry kept us busy last Monday as we served approximately 30 clients. Alan and Marjorie Younger, Anne Best, Gerri Phillips, Claude Lee, and Oweida Cole hardly had a chance to be bored as we assisted shoppers and stocked shelves.We also had an opportunity to volunteer?at First Presbyterian Church on Hargett Street for “Pride for Parents”.? Pride for Parents is a community toy store that provides affordable toys and gifts during the Christmas season. Parents are able to purchase new toys for toddlers thru teens at a minimal rate. Please note, Marilyn Pearson is an annual donor, which is how we became familiar with this organization.? This is the third year that we participated, and our tasks included being shopping assistants as well as wrapping the gifts.??Even though this is the last meeting of the year, we look forward to the activities that we will undertake in 2020.Preview of Upcoming AttractionsSetting Criteria for High School Scholarships/Book AwardPlans/calendar for next yearInitiating new/different projectsRecruiting new membersFUNDRAISING:?reported by Marilyn PearsonMay 16, 2020 is the 5th Anniversary of our Jazz Event.? With our 2020 giving, we will be over $4500.00 in support for our community.? This 2020 year, we would like each one of you to participate. Tickets will be $35.00 per person.? Lots of FUN and excitement are planned for our event. Our next fundraising meeting will be held February 4, 2020, at 4:00. Mark your calendars!!!Super Jackpot grand prize winners were Cordelia Blackwell who won $137.00, Claudia Harris won a Kindle Fire notepad, Karen Clark won a painting by Mary Madlon, and various gifts were given to randomly chosen winners.LEGISLATION: reported by Karen ClarkKaren Clark will have report in January.Karen Clark read a The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry.HISTORIAN: reported by Thelma BlakeStill collecting pictures from our events; please email pictures to Thelma Blake at toysplay222@ MEMBERSHIP:? reported by Kelly Vick We are collecting dues for 2020 renewals. All renewals should be completed by December 2019 to complete our 2020 membership directory.? We will be available for membership renewals before our meetings today from 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. You will need your national and chapter membership cards and the $8.00 membership fee. Correct change or a check made out to our chapter would be helpful. We welcomed three visitors for December: Beatress Melton, guest of Arlene Lee; Willie Sinclair, guest of Arlene Lee; and Jacqueline McCullough, guest of Marilyn Pearson.We are asking all chapter members to enter the main entrance of Atria for the monthly meetings. Please arrive at 10:45 a.m. to be ready for the 11:00 meeting. If you invite a guest, please ask your guests to arrive at 10:30 a.m. to register at the membership table.When we have inclement weather, please remember, if Wake County schools are canceled or delayed, there will not be a chapter meeting.NOMINATING: reported by Allan YoungerWe have filled the vacancy for a Co-Secretary, Welcome Gwenn Weaver!! Co-Treasurers Geraldine Phillips and Marjorie Younger will be stepping down in December 2019. Claudia Harris and Cynthia Bradley will be the new Co-Treasurers starting in January 2020.The Telephone committee has an opening; the job entails contacting members to determine whether they will attend the General meeting and whether they will have lunch.PROGRAMS:?reported by Allan YoungerOur January speaker will be Walter Cole, Oweida Cole’s son; he will discuss Drones.In February we will have our very own Mark Millikin; he’ll discuss music from the sixties, play games and have a sing-along for our Black History Program. SUNSHINE: reported by Claude LeeThere are several members who are having health issues and cannot come to the meetings. We have been calling them, sending cards and e-mails. If you know of anyone who is ill or a bereaved family, feel free to call, e-mail them, send your own card or text Claude Lee (919-971-3317) or e-mail him at claudealeejr@.Christmas Gifts were exchanged, led by Claude Lee. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!TELEPHONE: reported by Pat ToothmanPlease return phone calls by the Friday evening after the call as to whether you will be attending the meeting and eating lunch. If you do not return the call, we will not count you for lunch. The purpose of the Telephone Committee is to get a count for lunch to Atria’s staff the Saturday morning before the next meeting. If you need to cancel your lunch and can’t reach your caller, please call Pat Toothman (919-846-8477). If you signed-up to eat lunch and do not come to the meeting, we will have to pay for your lunch.BIRTHDAY BASKET: Co-President Gayle Gayton led group in singing Happy BirthdayDecember Birthdays:Hannah Gathings, Thelma Blake, Grace Krishnamurty, Shirley Henry, and Claudia Harris. We have a basket filled with gifts for birthday members to choose one gift. Anyone who misses their birthday month can get a gift from the basket when they return.50/50: reported by Hannah Gathings This month’s 50/50 winners were Helena Nabors and Judi Dawson, Congratulations!!The meeting was adjourned at 1:05 p.m.?The next General Meeting is January 16, 2020, at 10:45 a.m., at Atria Oakridge.The next Executive Board meeting is January 9, 2020, at 1:30 p.m., Atria Oakridge.?Respectfully submitted,Co-Secretary Wanda Richardson(Updates by Claudia Harris)? ................
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