FCE Club: Bonner

Vita Gulley demonstrated making a book marker by decorating the corner of an envelope with flowers when nine members of Bonner Family and Community Education Club gathered for the March meeting. They were guests of Hickory Creek FCE Club.

During a brief business session, members received a calendar planner for district club events. Pledge sheets for the April 5 “Tune Out Violence on TV” were given out as well as categories for Fall Cultural Arts exhibits.

Members are to bring used cards for St. Jude’s Ranch for Children and also a baby book to donate to the hospital.

Following a delightful brunch, Vicki Gibbs conducted a game won by Dot Hall. The host club provided a door prize for each guest – a bunny rabbit made of ribbons and dish towels.

The next meeting of Bonner club will take place April 9 at 10 a.m. at the home of Helen Hynes. Those attending are asked to wear Easter bonnets.

Vinson’s Crossroads
There were 12 members in attendance at the Feb. 19 meeting of Vinson’s Crossroads Family and Community Education Club. The session was held at 1 p.m. in the WCAO Magnolia Room.

Lois Self presided and Naomi Smith gave a devotional reading entitled, “A Friend,” She also read 1 Corinthians 13 and led in prayer. Roll call was answered by naming a favorite hot beverage and Mrs. Smith presented each member a Valentine Heart hot dish pad.

“Five on Four” was the topic of a presentation made by Hilda Lytle, Extension agent. Handed out were eight recipes, with each having a lower fat version and lower calorie intake. There was also a demonstration on making book marks using the corners of envelopes.

Monthly reports were given by Nelle Roller and Ellinora Vinson. Reading reports were shared by Timmy Burkhalter, Wilma Davenport and Ellinora Vinson.

Vinson’s Crossroads club will donate $25 for the 4-H Baking Contest. The County Council meeting has been set and Grab Bag Day will be an event of March 11 with Cathedral Windows as the featured demonstration. The bloodmobile will take place March 12.

During March Visitation Month, Vinson’s Crossroads members will be hostesses to three FCE clubs: Dibrell, Midway and Campaign. In preparation, the club planned the menu for that day.

Refreshments were served by the hostesses, Wilma Davenport and Sandra Blair.