Prior to calling the Meeting of the Service Club to order, President Janet Johnson was pleased to introduce Ms. Mary Belle Meitzen, a member of the Calhoun County Historical Society. This was a return visit to the Club by Ms. Meitzen, who was there to present to our President an honorarium regarding the historical dedication of our Cemetery. Ms Meitzen stressed the importance of maintaining cemeteries throughout our State as they are living proof of earlier times and the struggles involved.

Following Ms. Meitzen’s appearance, the Meeting was then called to order. Applicable to the dedication of our Cemetery, the members then voted to present to the informal committee of cemetery caretakers as headed by Bob Allen a monthly stipend to cover some of their costs in maintaining the Cemetery grounds.

Again, the information regarding Club members’ participation in Warriors’ Weekend on May 18th and 19th was presented with the mention of cooperation and assistance of the membership. Needed will be many desserts that will be served during the Fish Fry on Friday evening as well as money donations for the fruit to be served at the Saturday morning breakfast. Additionally, it was announced that a meeting for all Volunteers was to be held on April 30th at 6:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church.

The membership then voted to supply and post American flags during the Weekend from the Community Center to the intersection of FM1289. This will be a time consuming project so the participation of the entire membership will be needed.

President, Janet Johnson reminded each member that beginning in May and continuing until September there would be only one meeting each month of the Service Club. Remember that the only meeting in June will be held on June 7th at 10:00 a.m. in the Meeting Room of the Community Center.