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The Elk City News -3 Community May 20, 2023 May 2023 meeting Oklahoma Retired Educators Association Retired Educators of Beck- membership stands at 70 Monarch butterfly on the ham, Roger Mills, Custer and members. In the Member- program cover symbolizes Washita Counties met May ship Minute she mentioned the beauty of the way good 12, 2023 for the last meet-the myambadiscounts.com educators touch the lives of ing of the 2022-23 school free benefit powered by Pass- students. There were roses in year. President Linda Long port. Members can start their bouquets of fresh flowers to welcomed members Sharon journey for summer travel and represent each past educator. Gilliland, Gwen Pasby, June save hundreds of dollars on a SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah Lovelace, Tana Feldman, Judy cruise, car rental, hotel stay, 29:11 MESSAGE: “The Leg- Haught, Dennis McCree, Mary and attraction visit by check- acy of Good Teachers” MU- Fern Carpenter, Carla Garri- ing out this website, In addi- SIC: “Hymn of Promise” son, Larry Long, Jan Attock- tion, if help is needed in reg- BELL CEREMONY: To nie, Cathy Lewis, and Glenda istering, members can check honor past educators - Judith Ivins. The meeting was held at out the “Benefits” tab on the the Elk City United Methodist OREA.org website. Members Bollinger, Jack Bonny, Sherri Kye Keyes, Braxton Buchanan, Jill Meador, Campbell Jacobsma, Kiera Coslow & Hay- Church at 10:00 a.m. were reminded to keep track Carlson, lee Reed Gwen gave the invocation. of their volunteer hours dur- im Crabb, Maxine Hart- Judy led members in saluting ing the summer. In the legisla- man, Earl Henslee, Bill Hub- bard, Mildred Joyce Ivey, The 2023 State the U.S.A. Flag and the State tive report, Linda mentioned of Oklahoma Flag. that decisions at the CapitolBob Kennemer, Sue Shir- Mary Fern shared an in- regarding educational issues ley Newton, Jana Smithey and spiring devotional from the have been delayed and will re- Mildred Wood. book, “Practice Unleashing quire further negotiations. CLOSING PRAYER FFA Convention the Power of Faith,” by well- In unfinished business, Linda announced _ this known Oklahoman Jane the VIM selection was dis- Unit was awarded THE EDNA Jayroe. For this book, she cussed. Mary Fern nominated DONLEY UNIT OF DISTINC- gathered the stories of men Gwen for the 2023 Very Im- TION AWARD for the 2022- and women from throughout portant Member. Cathy made 23 Year. She also noted two the state who were willing to the motion, seconded by Jan, dates to remember. One date Twenty-five Elk City FFA state ffa choir also performed arena. There, members got to share their faith to benefit to accept this nomination by is the next meeting, Septem- members attended the state at each session held. After all listen to singer William Clark others, The story Mary Fern acclamation, The motion car- ber 8, 2023, at the United convention. During the con- of the events during the ses- Green, chose to read was, “The Boy ried. Methodist Church in Elk City, vention, 6 sessions were held sions were done, the state FFA At the last session chapter Who Carried Bricks,” a true In new business, the meet- 10:00 a.m. The other date is in the BOK Arena. At the be- officers did their closing cer- story written by Alton Carter, ing time and day for 2023-24 members and their families lis- the OREA State Convention, ginning of each session, chap- emonies, ending that session. tened to the talent show final- Director of Youth Services at meetings were topics to con- October 3, 2023 at the Re- ter members got to witness Between and during ses- ists. Also the audience got to the United Methodist Church sider. Carla made a motion, of Stillwater, Ok. This inspir- seconded by Jan, to continue naissance Hotel in Tulsa. The a talent show and listen to 3 sions, workshops were held watch a daredevil do stunts on ing story is about the life of a with the same schedule as door prize was won by June. contestants at a time. After for chapter members to attend young man who was filled with the previous year, which is Before Linda adjourned the the talent show, chapter mem- and learn new things. Some stage. At the last session, the hope and faith. He refused to the second Friday of each meeting, she commemorated bers then watched their FFA of the different workshops convention finally gave away succumb to the fate that the month at 10:00 a.m, The mo- the last day of this school year state officers conduct opening members could attend were, a Ford truck given by the Ford world would say should be tion carried. Delegates for the by reading “The Last Day of ceremonies with a laser light Stick to your gut, How to lose dealers of Oklahoma. Spiro his. Mary Fern referred to the State Convention are Linda, School” from “Apples for A show. After the opening cer- ajob in ten ways, meat judging was the chapter that won the scripture, Ephesians 4:29. Larry, Mary Fern and Judy. Teacher.” emonies, members then got 101, and Building your brand. truck. Elk City won it in 2016 The Minutes were ap- Alternate Delegates are June, THERE IS STRENGTH IN to listen to multiple speakers, The workshops were around so we were no longer eligible proved as presented. The trea- Gwen, Tana, Cathy and Glen- NUMBERS! All retired teach- one of which was Jane Her- an hour to an hour and a half to win the truck. During the surer’s report was accepted as da, ers are invited to become a long (winner of the 1979 Miss long and offered members a entire last session, seniors eli- read. Judy presented the OREA member of OREA for 2023- South Carolina pageant). An- chance to learn new leader- Glenda reported that Memorial Service. The lovely 2024! gible to receive their State FFA other speaker was state super- ship & career ideas. Also dur- degree sat on the ground level intendent Ryan Walters. Also ing the convention, an expo waiting for their degree. Elk during most of the sessions was held in the COX center. In members were able to listen to the expo there were more than City had 6 seniors that earned candidates interview for state 125 exhibitors, an FFA Alumni their degree. Those students office and during some of the silent auction, food court, and were Jill Meador, Kiera Co- interviews delegates from dif- an agriscience fair. On the slow, Campbell Jacobsma, ferent chapters were able to first night of the convention Braxton Buchanan, Haylee vote on the candidates. The a concert was held in the BOK Reed, and Kye Keyes. Providing comfort and, Supportfor End, of Life cholces Do you enjoy talking to people? Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- We want to talk to you! sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. 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