October 5, 2024 Issue, Page 10 of 12

Page Text

10+ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2024 The Elk City News OREA, September 13, 2024 meeting Autumn is here! The new day during the summer months she mentioned several interim school year has begun! Teach- and September included Steph- studies, They include the Im- ers and students are on the anie, Suzanne, Larry, Linda and pact of ESG Policies on invest- run, as they begin their classes Sharon. They were delighted to ments of state funds, set for to learn and have some fun. hear OREA members sing the October 23 --- Pensions--- Tax Retired teachers also plan to “Happy Birthday” song in their Reform--- Recruitment and have fun this school year be- honor. Retention of public employees. ginning with their first meeting Carla shared the devotional Another item of interest is the on September 13 at The United for today’s meeting. She re- new leadership that will take Methodist Church in Elk City. ferred to Philippians 3:13-14 place in the House and the Sen- As members enjoyed an ice as a wonderful approach to ate in February. cream sundae, President, Linda life. Carla encourages others June, Judy, Jan and Larry Long welcomed Cindy Wood, to leave the past behind, learn were elected as Delegates for Karen Whitely, Carla Garrison, from mistakes and press on- the October 7-8 State Conven- Sharon Gilliland, Stephanie ward, tion in Edmond. Alternate del- Malone, Mary Fern Carpenter, ‘The minutes were approved egates are Carla, Glenda, Cathy Tana Feldman, Suzanne Walk- as presented. ‘The treasurer's re- and Tana, Jan will be recog- er, Cathy Lewis, Judy Haught, port was accepted as read. nized as the 2024 VIM -Very Glenda Ivins, Larry Long, Nan In committee reports, Su- Important Person. Cindy made Hubbard, June Lovelace, Jan zanne shared that she had re- the motion that this Unit cover Attocknie, Gwen Pasby and ceived two scholarship appli- the $45 registration fee for each guest Pam Holland, SW Direc- cations. Carla made a motion delegate. Gwen seconded, the tor of OREA. to include several Oklahoma motion carried. Another item June gave the invocation. Universities and Colleges in of discussion was the Basket Judy led the flag salute. scholarship possibilities rather for the silent auction at the DeAun Ivester, Director of than limit the scholarship to State Convention, June made Elk City’s Carnegie Library, pre- one University, Jan seconded, a motion to use gift cards for sented the program on Library the motion carried. --- Glenda the basket. Cindy seconded, Happenings. The newly remod- reported that as of today’s date, motion passed. Glenda is col- eled and restored Carnegie Li- there are 46 members in this lecting Gift cards or monetary brary offers many activities and Unit. donations for the basket. They programs for all ages of chil- She also shared the Mem- are due by October 1. dren and adults. DeAun shared bership Minute in which she Members voted to continue information regarding some of stated that OREA members using the same entrance for the newer programs offered at could enjoy the benefit of re- meetings. Gwen made a mo- the Library. The list included ceiving help with the Medicare tion to approve this action. Oklahoma Virtual Libraries, Supplement Plan or Medicare Carla seconded, motion car- Imagination Library, and Dolly Advantage Plan. AMBA can ried, The next local meeting Parton’s Literacy Program. Two help identify the gaps in Medi- is October 11, 10:30 a.m. at story times each week, Summer care and explain the difference ‘The Elk City United Method- Reading Program, and Friends between Medicare supplements ist Church. Mary Fern has the of the Library are a few of the and Advantage Plans. For more Devotional. Edgar Allen Poe other activities that are avail- information, one can reach out will be the focus of the pro- able. The beautiful Carnegie to Benefits Representative for gram. All retired educators in Library, in downtown Elk City, Oklahoma, Jacob Durham at this area are welcome to attend is ready to enjoy now and for 817-714-8551. --- Gwen vol- local meetings! OREA Board of generations to come. More in- unteered to keep track of each Directors meeting is Septem- formation is available by calling member's volunteer hours for ber 18, 2024. Suzanne won the (580) 225-3230. the yearly report. --- Linda gave door prize. Linda adjourned Members celebrating a birth- the Legislative report in which the meeting. SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT AND GET AN ELK CITY ELKS DEBIT CARD EVERY SWIPE TURNS INTO CASH FOR ELK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS! (i3ndurance ' a Federal Credit Union Farmers Union C-00 Gi We proudly support the HI-PRO 720 S. Main, Elk City 580-225-0191 students, 0000 1234 5678 9010 FEEDS Www.elkcitycoop.com 11/26 DEBIT staff and ‘VISA administration SEE A MEMBER SERVICE REP. at Canute FOR MORE INFORMATION. Schools (iJndurance Oneofthe largest metal 918 N. Van Buren suppliers between Elk City, OK 73644 OKC and Amarillo www.janningwelding.com Great Plains Bank S| Lipscomb Chrysler Federal Credit Union Dodge Jeep Ram 105 Regional Drive - Elk City, OK 580-225-2690 - www.endurancefcu.org First National Bank Insured by NCUA Membership elig ibility required