FCE CLUB: Lucky Northside

A visit to Miss Audrey’s Tea Room was a highlight for the March 9 meeting of Lucky-Northside Family and Community Education Club. Special guests were Marg Ross and Nell Roller.
Roll call was answered with a favorite hot beverage, followed by reports from Irene Fuston and Francis Holcomb.
Linda Schlimmer was present Feb. 23 for the special projects leader training. Topics covered included the 2005 state projects, Best of the Best, April 5 Tune Out Violence Campaign, leadership scholarship, Day of the Family, CVU hours, creative writing, cultural arts and 50-year members.
Plans were finalized for the March 24 visitation with Hickory Creek FCE Club. Other upcoming events mentioned were: Program on Master Gardener being presented by County Extension Agent Dale Beaty; FCE Council Meeting with soup and sandwiches to follow; Global meeting that same morning.
Flowers were being sent to club member Ila Vae Boren, who was hospitalized.
The group enjoyed a tasty luncheon and tour of the tea room, then went shopping at an antique shop in Manchester.
The club’s next meeting will take place March 24 at 11 a.m. Visitors are always welcome to attend.

Vinson’s Crossroads
Members of Vinson’s Crossroads Family and Community Education Club were guests of the Bonner and Dibrell FCE Clubs for the annual Visitation Month luncheon. The event was held in the Magnolia Room.
Prior to the meal, the club’s monthly meeting was conducted by Lois Self, president. Freda Bouldin presented scripture reading from Luke 24:5-7 and led in prayer. The pledge to the American flag was repeated in unison.
Roll call was answered with “a favorite vegetable. Monthly reports were given and Mrs. Self was recognized as a birthday celebrant.
Events discussed included: Harmony House visit with the club furnishing lunch and Bingo prizes; bake sale; and making reservations for A & R Day set for April 14 at 10 a.m. in the Lucky Community Center.
Serving on the nominating committee for the FCE scholarship are Sandra Griffith, Nelle Roller Tubb and Irene Fuston.
Wilma Davenport and Mrs. Self represented the club as volunteers at the March 11 bloodmobile.
The next meeting of Vinson’s Crossroads will take place April 14 at A & R Day.

Bonner
Bonner and Dibrell Family and Community Education Clubs, host clubs, were joined by Vinson’s Crossroads FCE Club for their March Visitation luncheon. Tables in the Magnolia Room were festively decorated for the occasion.
Attendees assembled March 17 at 10 a.m. Freda Bouldin gave the devotional by reading Luke 25: 5-7 and worded a prayer.
The Bonner Club will hold its regular meeting April 8 when members are to bring door prizes, silent auction items and Newborn Baby Books.
Marilyn Randall presented a report on International Day slated for April 25 when all FCE Clubs in the county will gather for the program and luncheon.