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Club News: Local people enjoy local activities
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Published: January 14, 2009
The Wilmar ECA Club met for the 2008 Annual Christmas dinner in the fellowship area of McGill Baptist Church.
Club members and guests enjoyed a dinner, prepared by members of the Wilmar ECA Club. Attending were: Carolyn and Chuck Cross, Cathy Cross, Trish Foster, Janet Heintz, Judy and Robert Furr, Judy Graeber, Ron Esser, Joyce and Robert Kluttz, Debbie and Bruce Mullis, Anita Reedy, George Patterson, Wanda and Archie Ritchie, Joyce and Dan Roberts, Theresa Smith and Mirissa Smith.
Each year the club studies how Christmas is celebrated in other countries. This year, Debbie Mullis led the group in a study of Christmas traditions in Austria. A video took the group on a tour of Austria. The advent wreath is a very important part of Austria's Christmas celebration. Table decorations prepared by, Carolyn Cross, Joyce Roberts and Wanda Ritchie, featured an Advent Wreath with all red candles, surrounded by natural greenery and centered with an antiqued copy of Silent Night. Silent Night was first performed in the village church of Oberndorf, in 1818. Heiliger Nickolaus or "St. Nikolaus" rewards good children with sweets, nuts and apples on December 6. It is believed that Christkindl or "The Christ Child" brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve. Anita Reedy assisted with the program by preparing several dishes featuring foods served during Christmas in Austria. They were enjoyed by the group during the dinner hour, as well as various desserts, typical of Austria.
A fun feature each year, at the Christmas dinner, is a blind auction. Judy Graeber served as auctioneer. Members bring items concealed in a bag. The items are auctioned off to the highest bidder. Proceeds from the auction go to the club's treasury for projects during the year.
Club members brought gifts of clothing, gift cards, toys, books and other items to be shared with a family they adopted for Christmas.
The January meeting will be at the home of Judy Furr, incoming president for 2009-2010. New leadership will assume responsibility and plans will be made for the coming year. Reports will be collected and sent to various committees, in preparation for the Annual ECA Achievement Program in February.
Yawn Patrol Zone Toastmasters met Jan. 6 at United Cabarrus Insurance. Lisa Fowler was Toastmaster and the theme was "New Years Resolutions".
Tracy Threatt was voted Best Speaker, Belinda Dublin was voted Best Table Topics and Ken Miller was voted Best Evaluator. Belinda Dublin was welcomed as a guest.
Yawn Patrol Zone Toastmasters is part of Toastmasters International and promotes communication and leadership skills through club meetings on the first and third Tuesday evenings, 7-8:30 p.m. at United Cabarrus Insurance offices, 832 Arbor St. N.E., Concord.
Interested persons are welcomed as guests. For more information regarding personal growth in the areas of public speaking, impromptu speaking, effective listening, and leadership skills visit Web site at http://yawnpatrol.freetoasthost.net. If you have questions, contact Ken Miller at 704-786-5244.
TOPS NC 546 Concord meet each Thursday at 7 p.m. at Cabarrus Senior Center on Corban Avenue. If interested, weigh-ins start at 6:30 p.m. or you can contact Perry Linker at 704-788-6964.
On Dec. 18, the group held a Christmas party. In lieu of exchanging gifts each member brought canned goods to be given to the Baptist Sharing House Food Pantry.
Boger ECA met Jan. 6 a the home of Margie Waddell with ten members present.
President Martha Brawley welcomed members and gave the thought for the day, "Love and faithfulness make you a true friend."
Devotions were given by Bonnie Sims titled "Christmas Memories and a New Begining."
Pinky Rogers led the pledge to the American flag and collected pennies for ACWW. A total of $412.32 was collected from county clubs furing 2008.
Minutes of the December meeting were read by Betty Ritchie and approved.
Pat Allen gave the treasurer's report.
Bonnie Sims reported on items taken to a neighbor during Christmas. Members signed a card to be given to another neighbor to help on her power bill.
Margie Waddell reported that Coltrane Life Center needs volunteers. Bunco night will be held Feb. 27.
Lilias Stevens reported more people seem to be recycling.
Pat Allen and Martha Brawley went to the 2009 state planning meeting on Jan. 5. It will be held Oct. 26-28 at West Cabarrus Church and Hilton Gardnes. Betty Barnhardt and Betty Ritchie volunteered to be hostess.
On Jan. 10 award forms were due.
Jan. 20 at 5:30 p.m. the first county council meeting of the year will be held.
Jan. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. a fellowship is planned at the extension office to help members get to know other members. Preregister at office.
Lincoln County is planning another Pie Festival on Jan. 27. Cabarrus ECA will carpool as a group.
Achievement Day will be Feb. 28 at St. James Catholic Church.
Hostess and leaders were named for the year.
The February club leader training on "Fighting Winter Blahs," will be held Jan. 22.
Lilias Stevens will give the February program at the home of Betty M. Ritchie.
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