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Nokomis ClubRedmond, Washington

Small yellow brochure, dated 1933-1934 with picture of Nokomis building on front:

Four-Leaf Clover(W.S.F.W.C. Official Song)

I know a place where the sun is like gold,And the cherry blossoms burst with snow;

And down underneath is the loveliest nook,Where the four-leaf clovers grow.

One leaf is for hope, and one is for faithAnd one is for love, you know.

And God put another one in for luck—If you search, you will find where they grow.

But you must have hope, and you must have faith,You must love and be strong, and so,

If you work, if you wait, you will find the placeWhere the four-leaf clovers grow.

A Collect for Club Women

Keep us, O God from pettiness; let us belarge in thought, in word, in deed. Let us be done

with fault-finding and leave off self-seeking.May we put away all pretense and meet each other

face to face---without self pity and without prejudice.

May we never be hasty in judgment and always generous.Let us take time for all things; make us

grow calm, serene, gentle.

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Teach us to put into action our better impulses, straight forward, and unafraid.

Grant that we may realize it is the little thingsthat create differences; that in the big

things of life we are as one.And may we strive to touch and to know the

great common woman’s heart of us all, and, O Lord God,let us not forget to be kind.

Nokomis Club

Organized 1909 Federated 1928Officers 1933-1934

Mrs. Mary Dwyer, PresidentMrs. Ada Huffman, Vice-presidentMrs. Selma Tingelstad, SecretaryMrs. Anna Johnson, Treasurer

Library BoardMrs. Anna Perrigo, ChairmanMrs. Irene BrownMrs. Margaret BuckleyMrs. Lois Wolcker

Membership ListCommittee No. 1 Committee No. 2June Bartow Audrey JohnsonIrene Brown Anna JohnsonMargaret Buckley Karolina JohnsonHattie Forrester Mabel JohnsonMary Dwyer Ruby JohnsonAda Huffman Margaret BoydMyrtle Pope Elin CarlsonAlice Swenson Mamie OrrHelen Shinstrom Sylvia NeslundGrace Thomas Amelia OlafsonSelma Tingelstad Iola Nordquist

Lena OttiniCommittee No. 3

Martha Anderson Luella RosfordMarada Johnson Mary SkjarstadEvelyn Perrigo Edna TolmanAnna Perrigo Edna WallaceH. May Gleason Ruth PoolJennie Sikes Lois Wolcker

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ProgramAugust

Hostess Grace ThomasCommittee No 2Talk on Hawaii Miss Ruth Greiner

SeptemberHostess Mamie OrrCommittee No. 3Initiation Anna Perrigo

Lois Wolcker

OctoberHostess Edna WallaceCommittee No. 1Halloween Costume Party (any one not in costume will be fined)

NovemberHostess Amelia OlafsonCommittee No. 2Travel Talk Mrs. StrongReadings Mrs. Fredericks

DecemberHostess Ruth PoolCommittee No. 3Christmas Play Mary DwyerChristmas Tree Irene Brown

JanuaryHostess Anna PerrigoCommittee No. 1Washington State Program Papers by Helen Shinstrom and Edna Wallace

FebruaryHostess Luella RosfordCommittee No. 2Musical Program Club members (arranged by Mrs. Pope)

MarchHostess Ada HuffmanCommittee No. 3Garden Talk Mr. Cecil Solly

AprilHostess Iola NordquistCommittee No. 1Play Day Margaret Buckley

MayHostess Anna JohnsonCommittee No. 2Talk on Russia Dr. Mueller

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JuneHostess June BartowCommittee No. 3Convention Reports

JulyCommittee Grace Thomas

June BartowMarada Johnson

Annual Picnic

Nokomis ClubRedmond, Washington

Small gray brochure, dated 1938-1939 with picture of Nokomis building on frontInside front cover: Presented to Selma Tingelstad

Nokomis Club

Organized 1909 Federated 1928Officers 1938-1939

Anna Perrigo, PresidentLois Wolcker, Vice-presidentMary Buckley, SecretaryJane Reed, Treasurer

Library BoardIrene BrownHazel AndersonAnna JohnsonMargaret Buckley

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Past PresidentsMae Huffman 1909-1910Jennie Williams 1910-1913Lena Ottini 1913-1916Nan Trimble 1916-1917Lena Ottini 1917-1919Irene Brown 1919-1921Ada Leeper 1921-1922Lena Ottini 1922-1924Blanche Norby 1924-1926Lois Wolcker 1926-1928Irene Brown 1928-1930Margaret Buckley 1930-1931Mabel Johnson 1931-1933Mary Dwyer 1933-1935Ada Huffman 1935-1937Myrtle Pope 1937-1938

Membership ListCommittee No. 1 Committee No. 2Irene Brown Elin CarlsonHazel Anderson Audrey JohnsonMargaret Buckley Dorothy GreenAlice Swenson Fay LynnDell Woods Blanche NorbySelma Tingelstad Cora BishopAda Huffman Anna JohnsonPolly Sundstrom Mabel JohnsonHattie Forrester Karolina JohnsonGrace Thomas Iola NordquistMary Buckley Lena Ottini

Catherine Gwerder

Committee No. 3Martha Anderson Jennie SikesMinnie Gunnerson Anna PerrigoMary Skjarstad Agnes JohnsonEvelyn Perrigo Edna WallaceLuella Rosford Lois WolckerLucille Erickson Jane ReedMaude Quackenbush

Transportation Committee Program CommitteeMargaret Buckley Jane Reed

Hazel AndersonElin Carlson

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MeetingsAugust 26

Hostess Mabel JohnsonCommittee No 3Program Mary Skjarstad

September 30Hostess Lois WolckerCommittee No. 1Program Mrs. John Coffee“Life in the National Capitol”

October 28Hostess Hazel AndersonCommittee No. 2Program Edna Wallace

November 25Hostess Elin CarlsonCommittee No. 3Program Agnes JohnsonMovies and talk from Washington State Library

December 30Hostess Irene BrownCommittee No. 1Program Anna JohnsonChristmas Party

January 27Hostess Dorothy GreenCommittee No. 2Program Margaret BuckleyJoint meeting with Junior Nokomis

February 24Hostess Dell WoodsCommittee No. 3Program To be chosen

March 31Hostess Maude QuackenbushCommittee No. 1Program Ada HuffmanGardening

April 28Hostess Polly SundstromCommittee No. 2Program Annual reports; election of officers

May 26Hostess Catherine GwerderCommittee No. 3Program Installation of officers

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June 30Hostess Lucile EricksonCommittee No. 1Program Report of convention

July 28Planning Committee Evelyn Perrigo

Mary BuckleyJane Reed

Committee No. 2Annual Picnic

Coming together is the beginning.Staying together is cooperation.

Working together is success.

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1982April May September

President Hazel Johnson x x xVice president Elaine Watts x x xSecretary Nellie Bolstad x x xTreasurer Grace Thomas x x xBarbara Anderson xHazel Anderson x x xIrene Brown x xJennie Bryden xMargaret Buckley x x xMaxine BlaskowskyGertrude CarlsonMarie DeWitt x x xNaomi Drake x x xHelen Hunt xAudrey Johnson x x xHazel Kerwin x x xAlice Leckner x x xKathryn Lewis x xLouise Myers x xClara Nielsen x xBea Reams x xJennie Shobert x x xMildred Streeter xLola Stroope xMarie Swenson x x xSelma Tingelstad x x xDorothea Trippett x xJudy Wood

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Meeting Minutes, April 30, 1982

The regular meeting of the Nokomis Club was held on April 30, 1982. Beautiful lilacs on the mantelpiece and lovely spring flowers in lovely centerpiece arrangements on the tables. Jennie Shobert gave the invocation before a B.Y.O.S. luncheon with a lovely salad served by hostesses Hazel Kerwin and Naomi Drake. Meeting was called to order at 12:40 p.m. by President Hazel Johnson. Flag salute and collect read. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Treasurer’s report with $103.49 read. Eighteen members present. Cards sent to Irene Brown, Gertie Carlson, and Jennie Bryden. Next month potluck by Committee #1 served by officers. Also scholarship luncheon.Birthday, Bea Reams, wedding anniversary, Lola Stroope. Hazel mentioned starting a scrapbook of the club. Installation of officers in May. King County meeting at West Seattle was well attended and enjoyed. Slides and flowers of the State were shown. The fall County meeting will be in Auburn on October 30, 1982. Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.

Secretary Nellie Bolstad

12:00 p.m. A very interesting talk and demonstration on fire safety in the home was given by Andy McCullough from the Redmond Fire Department – much appreciated.

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Meeting Minutes, May 28, 1982

The regular meeting of the Nokomis Club met for their scholarship luncheon with food furnished by Committee #1 and Hazel Johnson, Grace Thomas, Elaine Watts, and Nellie Bolstad as hostesses. Decorations by Elaine Watts. Jennie Shobert gave the invocation at 12:45 p.m. Meeting called to order by President Hazel Johnson. Flag salute given and collect read. Scholarship awarded to Carrie McGrath going to Cheney, studying teaching elementary and disturbed children. Hazel Kerwin, Jennie Shobert, and Mildred Streeter were the scholarship group. Mrs. McGrath (mother) and Mrs. Denton, counselor, were also guests. Other guests were Charlotte Locknae and Arlene Vellene.Minutes of the April meeting read and approved. Treasurer’s report read and approved, $80.99. Certificate from American Heart Association through State organization given to the Club. Card sent to Jennie Bryden and Maxine Blaskowsky – birthdays; Irene Brown, Nellie Bolstad, Marie Swenson, Audrey Johnson, Anderson for June. Helen Hunt and Maxine Blaskowsky suggested a ferry trip to Winslow for our June outing, voted on and passed. This will be June 25, 1982.Installation of officers by Marie DeWitt. Hazel Johnson, Elaine Watts, Nellie Bolstad, and Grace Thomas all received lovely corsages from Marie DeWitt.Hazel Kerwin presented Hazel Johnson with a past president’s pin. Hazel Johnson presented her workers with gifts and a raffle of an extra one won by Charlotte Locknae.Meeting adjourned.

Nellie Bolstad, Secretary

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Meeting Minutes, June 25, 1982

Eleven members met at the clubhouse and motored to the Morgan’s Restaurant for our annual outing, then on to Farrell’s for dessert to finish the day. A lovely time was had by all.


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1982-1983Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May

President Hazel Johnson

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Vice president Elaine Watts

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x x x x x x x x x

Treasurer Grace Thomas

x x x x x x x x

Barbara Anderson

x x x x x x

Hazel Anderson x x x x x x x x xIrene Brown x x x x x xJennie Bryden x x x x x x x x xMargaret Buckley

x x x x x x x x x

Marie DeWitt x x x x x x xRuth O Dell x x xNaomi Drake x x x x x x x x xOlive Geneen x x x xGladys Gronvold x x xHelen Hunt x x x x x x x xAudrey Johnson x x x x x x xHazel Kerwin x x x x x x x xAlice Leckner x x x x x x x xKathryn Lewis x x x x x xClair Nielsen x x x x x xBea Reams x x x xJennie Shobert x x x x x x x xMildred Streeter x x x x x xLola M. Stroope x x x x xMarie Swenson x x x x xDorothea Trippett

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Judy Wood x

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Meeting Minutes, September 24, 1982

The regular luncheon and meeting of the Nokomis Club was held September 24, 1982 at the Chamber of Commerce building. A lovely luncheon served by Grace Thomas, Audrey Johnson, and Margaret Buckley. Our new prayer was said by all members before lunch.The meeting was called to order at 12:45 p.m. by President Hazel Johnson. Flag salute given and collect read. There were 17 members present.Minutes of the May meeting were read and approved. Treasurer’s report read, $80.49, with the $200.00 scholarship money having been sent to school for Carrie McGrath. Thank you letters from Carrie McGrath and counselor Mrs. Denton. Bills due were paid.Hazel Johnson has started a lovely scrapbook of the Nokomis Club to bring things up to date. Hazel Anderson is phone person for Committee #2 with Nellie Bolstad alternate.The National Art fund received $27.82 from the Club. Dishcloth sales, $3.00.Sewing a quilt discussed by Jennie Bryden. Motion to sew one was made by Hazel Kerwin and seconded. Motion carried.Hazel Anderson and Hazel Johnson, birthday people. The district meeting will be held in Ballard on October 30, 1982. Marie DeWitt, Alice Leckner, and Jennie Bryden will go to the meeting. Hazel Johnson sent cards to Gerti Carlson and Selma Tingelstad.By-laws read first time. 1:40 p.m. motion to adjourn moved and seconded.


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Meeting Minutes, October 29, 1982

Regular meeting of the Nokomis Club was held on October 29, 1982. Seventeen members present. Our new prayer was read in unison. It was a bring your own sandwich (BROS), with Hazel Anderson and Jennie Shobert as hostesses serving a lovely salad with beautiful fall flowers and foliage for decorations.At 12:30 p.m. the meeting was called to order by President Hazel Johnson. We had the pledge of allegiance and read the collect. Hostesses thanked and cards sent to Irene Brown, Bea Reams and Maxine Blaskowsky. Minutes of the September meeting read and approved. Treasurer’s report read and accepted. $5.50 from dishcloth sales. Birthdays, Clair Nielsen, Alice Leckner, Mildred Streeter, Hazel Kerwin, and Helen Hunt. Addresses checked for Washington clubwoman. To find out what art fund is all about at the district meeting on the 30th.Gertrude Carlson dropped from roster.Jennie Bryden showed designs for quilt to be made. Five ladies to go to district meeting on the 30th of October in Ballard.Meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m.A very interesting program was given by David Salzer of the Redmond Fire Department on CPR. Very instructive and new ways of doing CPR always coming up.


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Meeting Minutes, November 19, 1982

Selma Tingelstad passed away November 6, 1982.

The regular meeting of the Nokomis Club was held on November 19, 1982. At 12:10 p.m. our prayer was read and then a lovely potluck luncheon was served with turkey and trimmings. Hostesses Jennie Bryden, Elaine Watts, and Hazel Kerwin. Lovely leaves and day lilies for table decorations.12:55 p.m. Pledge of allegiance. Guests introduced: Olive Geneen, Ruth O’Dell and Charlotte Locknae. There were 18 members present.One minute of silence for Selma Tingelstad was observed.October minutes were read and approved. Treasurer’s report with $117.40 read and approved. Thank you card for sympathy card from Nellie Bolstad read. Bea Reams and Irene Brown expressed thanks for cards received.Seven ladies went to regional meeting in Ballard: Alice Leckner, Elaine Watts, Mildred Streeter, Grace Thomas, Kathryn Lewis, Hazel Anderson, and Hazel Johnson. Meeting enjoyed, especially the review on child abuse. Also found out pennies for art used for art for high school pupils.The work on the quilt held over until January meeting. Motion made to send same amount of money to Custom Industries for Christmas, seconded and carried.Motion by Barbara Anderson to purchase book for Redmond Library in memory of Selma Tingelstad. Grace Thomas seconded motion. Motion carried. Hazel Anderson to take charge of it. Barbara Anderson told about a seniors’ bazaar at the log cabin in the park today. Grace Thomas mentioned new post office having open house tomorrow. A gift for Christmas gift exchange to be brought for next meeting. It’s a BYOS lunch with Helen Hunt, Maxine Blaskowsky, and Mildred Streeter hostesses. Collect read. 1:15 p.m. Motion for adjournment made and seconded.The Fire Department of Redmond sent Bob Lovett to tell us about fire extinguishers in our home and knowing where they are where we go shopping and such a film was shown illustrating the use of the extinguishers.


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Meeting Minutes, December 17, 1982

The regular meeting of the Nokomis Club was held on December 17, 1982 with a BYOS luncheon. Hostesses, Helen Hunt, Mildred Streeter, and Olive Geneen served a lovely salad, and table decorations were in the Christmas holiday motif.12:10 p.m. Our lovely prayer was read by all and the luncheon enjoyed.12:40 p.m. Meeting called to order by President Hazel Johnson. Pledge of allegiance said in unison. There were 18 members present with five guests, one to become a member.Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Treasurer’s report read and approved, $82.98 in treasury. Christmas letter from Mrs. Coleman, State President, read.The guests were former students of Redmond High School who have won our scholarships. One mother present. Lisa Cavagnaso 1976 is a physical therapist in Bellingham. Her mother, Sandy, was present. Leslie Kale 1980 is studying international financing business. Paula Floyd 1981 is studying education and math. Renee Wood and Terry McGrath unable to come.A get well card sent to Barbara Anderson and Christmas cards to Louise Myers, Maxine Blaskowsky, and Gertrude Carlson. Committee #2 furnishes food in January with Lola Stroope, Alice Leckner, and Ruth O’Dell hostesses. Jennie Bryden mentioned hoping to have the pieces of the quilt ready for us next month.Hazel Kerwin made a motion that Nokomis Club pay $10.00 toward a book as a memorial for Selma Tingelstad with donations from members to make up the rest of the price. Motion seconded and carried.Collect read.Motion to adjourn made and seconded. Meeting adjourned.A lovely gift exchange was enjoyed by all.


An invitation sent to the Kirkland Woman’s Club to be our guests at March meeting.


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Meeting Minutes, January 28, 1983

The regular meeting of the Nokomis Club was held on January 28, 1983, called to order at 12:00 noon with lunch prayer. A lovely lunch served by Committee #2 with Valentine decorations. At 12:45 p.m. Mr. Steve Martsolf showed slides of how nuclear power is produced and why it is cheaper. Very interesting. Meeting called to order. One guest Mabel Frisk, a sister of Marie Swenson. Two new members introduced, Olive Geneen and Ruth O Dell. Nineteen members present. Minutes of January meeting read and approved. Treasurer’s report read, $200.04, interest on bonds.Thank you card from Barbara Anderson read. Withdrawal card from Louise Meyers read. Get well cards sent to Mildred Streeter, Bea Reams, Maxine Blaskowsky, and a card to Audrey Johnson.$10 worth dishcloths sold.January birthdays, Margaret Buckley, Grace Thomas, and Marie Swenson. Motion made by Hazel Kerwin to raffle a crocheted blanket. Motion seconded and passed. Scholarship Committee Alice Leckner, Clair Nielson, and Lola Stroope. A motion to prorate admission fee up to five months made by Elaine Watts. Motion seconded and passed.Hostesses for February are Hazel Johnson, Bea Reams, and Barbara Anderson with BYOS lunch. Collect read.Motion to adjourn made by Grace Thomas, seconded and passed.


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Meeting Minutes, February 25, 1983

The regular meeting of the Nokomis Club was held on February 25, 1983 at 12:00 noon. Our prayer was read in unison with a BYOS luncheon with cake was served. Lovely spring flowers for decorations and St. Patrick’s motif used. Hostesses were Hazel Johnson, Barbara Anderson, and Alice Leckner. Meeting called to order by President Hazel Johnson at 12:30 p.m. Roll call taken with 20 people present and one visitor, Gladys Gronvold, to be a new member.Minutes read and approved as read. Treasurer’s report by Judy Wood, pro-tem treasurer, $117.48.Hazel Anderson reported Library still has no book for memorial of Selma Tingelstad.Marie Swenson and Jennie Bryden birthdays.Dishcloths sold, $7.50.Alice Leckner reported on scholarship. It has been posted on bulletin board at high school.Raffle of an afghan will be held on March 25. Tickets 50 cents each. Donated by Kathryn Lewis and money to go to Scholarship Fund.By-laws read for the second time by Hazel Kerwin. Naomi Drake and Kathryn Lewis will be hostesses for March meeting with Kirkland Woman’s Club members as guests. Collect read.Motion to adjourn made by Judy Wood, second by Marie DeWitt.Jennie Bryden showed how much she has accomplished on the quilt and giving out squares to be finished. Some very interesting – old buildings of Redmond to be in the quilt.


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Meeting Minutes, March 25, 1983

The regular meting of the Nokomis Club was held on March 25, 1983. Tables were beautiful with spring flowers for decorations. Our prayer was read and a wonderful dinner with Committee #1 furnishing some food, and turkey and trimmings furnished by Hazel Kerwin, Naomi Drake, and Kathryn Lewis. Kirkland Woman’s Club members were guests with 22 present. President Hazel Johnson called meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Pledge of allegiance given. Roll call taken with 23 members present.Minutes of February meeting read and approved. Treasurer’s report given, $120.98. Report accepted. Members going to district meeting in Auburn April 9, 1983, Hazel Johnson, Grace Thomas, and Kathryn Lewis. Gladys Gronvold, new member accepted will be in Committee #2.Birthdays, Jennie Shobert, Lola Stroope.Check for $38.46 given to Jennie Bryden for quilt material.Alice Leckner, Jennie Shobert, and Hazel Anderson appointed for nominating committee. Pat Davis of Kirkland Woman’s Club announced a concert at clubhouse on Sunday. Collect read. At 1:40 p.m. meeting adjourned. Drawing for afghan won by granddaughter of Barbara Anderson. Club earned $114.00 on raffle. Door prize won by Elaine Watts.Slides of art work in Italy shown by Barbara Anderson. Very interesting.


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The regular meeting of the Nokomis Club was held on April 29, 1983, at 12:00 noon. Prayer was read with a moment of silence for Maxine Blaskowsky who had recently passed away.A BYOS lunch with a salad served by Nellie Bolstad, Marie DeWitt with help from Naomi Drake and Hazel Johnson and all of the other members. Flowers by Mrs. DeWitt. Before the meeting, Sally Heissler presented how to look successful while you succeed. Very interesting as to shades and coloring of clothes and makeup.1:30 p.m. meeting called to order by President Hazel Johnson with the flag salute.A new member Dorothy Bryant introduced by Jennie Bryden. Roll call with 18 members present.Minutes of last meeting read and stand as corrected. Secretary’s report, $197.02.Thank you letters from Kirkland Woman’s Club and Puget Power were read. Mention made of WSF meeting. Motion made and seconded to pay $21.60 for safe deposit box. Marie DeWitt asked to participate in initiation of officers in May. Accepted. Grace Thomas gave a report on the County meeting at Auburn, stated meeting not very informative. Alice Leckner reported the scholarship applications would be ready the next Tuesday. Jennie Bryden showed the quilt blocks and would like more ideas for the blocks.$14.00 worth dishcloths sold.Birthdays, Elaine Watts, Audrey Johnson (June), Hazel Anderson.Nominating Committee presented, Elaine Watts as president, Jennie Bryden as vice president, Nellie Bolstad as secretary, and Grace Thomas as treasurer. Unanimous ballot made as a motion by Hazel Anderson, accepted by members. Next month installation of officers. Scholarship student with a potluck luncheon with Committee #2 furnishing food and executive officers as hostesses. Hazel Anderson stated the Library now has a book, “The Two Mrs. Abbots” in large print as a memorial for Selma Tingelstad. A memorial gift for Maxine Blaskowsky to be brought up next month. Also as to where the summer luncheon is to be held. The hostesses of each meeting should pick up the serving coffee pots at Audrey Johnson before each meeting. Mention was made of a 50th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Engstrout on June 5 at Carnation Church. By-laws read for third time. Collect read. Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.


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The regular meeting of the Nokomis Club was held on Friday, May 27, 1983, at noon. Invocation was read and a lovely lunch was served by Grace Thomas, Elaine Watts, and Nellie Bolstad with Committee #2 supplying the food. Lovely spring flowers for decorations, and graduation napkins honoring our scholarship winner, Wendy Dementer, who was introduced by Alice Leckner and her counselor Freddie Denton. She will be going to the UW to further study physical education. 12:50 p.m., meeting called to order by President Hazel Johnson. Flag salute. Hostesses were thanked. Roll call with 23 persons present. Minutes of April meeting read and approved with corrections. Treasurer’s report, $190.92. Yearly report read. Motion made and seconded to accept report. Letter from Museum read. New officers signed cards for Bank. Grace Thomas to order more dishcloths by Naomi Drake. Birthdays, Olive Geneen, Irene Brown, Nellie Bolstad, Bea Reams for May and Ruth O Dell for June. Motion made for a donation of $10.00 for career research in memory of Maxine Blaskowsky. Motion seconded and approved. Jennie Bryden showed quilt blocks. A motion made and seconded for June luncheon to be at the Colonial Inn at Fall City, seconded and carried, date, June 24, 1983. Members to car pool from the clubhouse. Hazel Kerwin to call in reservations. Mrs. DeWitt did a very nice installation of officers. Elaine Watts, President; Jennie Bryden, Vice president; Nellie Bolstad, Secretary; Grace Thomas, Treasurer. Hazel Johnson will keep up the scrapbook. Collect read. Meeting adjourned.


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Annual Report, May, 1983

ReceiptsDues $117.00Initiation fee 1.50Dishcloths 43.50Raffle afghan 114.00Penny arts 27 .82

$303.82Balance on hand 288 .49

$592.31

DisbursementsScholarship $200.00State dues 54.00District dues 25.00Penny arts 25.00Scrapbook 7.33Custom Industries 20.00Nonprofit 5.00Filing fee for nonprofit 5.00Quilt material 38.46Safety deposit box 21 .60

$401.39

Receipts $592.31Disbursements 401 .39 Balance $190.92

Scholarship savings 4/83 $803.07

Certificate 068645 $612.18Certificate 068646 612.18Certificate 068647 612 .18

Total $1,836.54

Submitted by Grace Thomas, Treasurer 5/27/83Accepted

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Meeting Minutes, July 24, 1983

On July 24, 1983, 14 members of the Nokomis Club met at the club house to carpool to the Colonial Inn at Fall City for lunch. A very lovely lunch was enjoyed by all. Then on to view Snoqualmie Falls and up to North Bend where the Museum was closed. Then to Gilman Village at Issaquah. Weather cooperated and a lovely time was had by all.


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President Elaine Watts

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Vice president Jennie Bryden

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Barbara Anderson

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Hazel Anderson x x x x x x x xIrene Brown x x x x x x xMargaret Buckley

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Marie DeWitt x x x x x x x xNaomi Drake x x x x x x x x xOlive Geneen x x x x x x x x xGladys Gronvold x x x x x x xHelen Hunt x x x x x x x x xAudrey Johnson x x x x x x xHazel Johnson x x x x x x x xHazel Kerwin x x x x x x x xAlice Leckner x x x x x x x xKathryn Lewis x x x x x x xClair Nielsen x x x x x x xRuth O Dell x x x xBea Reams x x x x x xJennie Shobert x x x x x xMildred Streeter x x x x x x x xLola M. Stroope x x x x x xMarie Swenson x x x x xDorothea Trippett

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Judy WoodMarie Wood x x xCharlotte Locknae

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Illa Shelton x x x x x

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The regular meeting of the Nokomis Club was held on Friday, September 30, 1983. At noon invocation read and a lovely pot luck luncheon served with Grace Thomas, Audrey Johnson, and Margaret Buckley as hostesses.At 1:00 p.m. meeting called to order by President Elaine Watts. Roll call with 22 members present. Guests?Minutes read and approved.Treasurer’s report given, $149.91. $1,000 bonds and $2.71 for scholarship. Constitution read.Birthdays, Hazel Johnson, Clair Nielsen, Mildred Streeter, and Gladys Gronvold.District Federation of Woman’s Club to meet in North Bend on October 22, 1983. Members to let Elaine Watts know if they are going; to car pool from parking lot at Chamber of Commerce building.Elaine Watts attended a luncheon at Redmond Junior High given for graduates in the year 2001. She said it was very interesting.Jennie Bryden told how the quilt is coming along.Thank you letters from Lola Stroope.“The Two Mrs. Abbots”, a book for the Library in memorial of Selma Tingelstad. Motion made and seconded for $12 to pay for the book. Motion made by Kathryn Lewis to raise memorial money to $15. Seconded by Hazel Johnson.Audrey Johnson thanked us for the sympathy card on the death of her husband.Hazel Johnson has made the yearbook very lovely and up to date. Program was each one relating what had happened during the summer – very interesting.Collect read. Meeting adjourned.


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The regular meeting of the Nokomis Club was held Friday, October 28, 1983. Led in prayer by our President Elaine Watts at 12:00 noon.This was BYOS (bring your own sandwich) with a very nice salad furnished by hostesses Hazel Anderson, Grace Thomas, and Gladys Gronvold.Fall flowers on the tables and pretty Thanksgiving napkins. At 12:30 Bob Lehman from the Lake Washington School District showed slides and talked about looking forward to the graduates in the year 2001 and an assumption as to how life will be then.At 1:20 p.m. the flag salute.Minutes of last meeting read and approved.Treasurer’s report, $284.19 accepted.Sunshine committee cards to Jennie Shobert who has a very painful knee. Bea Reams and Irene Brown – dishcloths, $5.00.Ideas for quilt blocks and any out to be worked on returned to Jennie Bryden. They were also shown at the Federation meeting. Very well received. As to what will be done with it, nothing definite yet.Bring anything you have of interest about the scrapbook so Hazel Johnson can have it ready for Federation meeting in April.Alice Leckner only birthday.Two new members, Charlotte Locknae and Illa Shelton.Hazel Kerwin, Jennie Bryden, and Elaine Watts hostesses with Committee #2 furnishing food. Alice Leckner brought doughnuts for Halloween.Hazel Anderson gave a short report on the Federation meeting in North Bend on October 8, 1983. They had a lovely lunch with slides about the Museum.Nokomis Club was second in their attendance.Collect read. Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.


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The regular meeting of the Nokomis Club was held on November 18, 1983, 12:00 noon. Our prayer was read. All with a lovely turkey dinner served by hostesses Hazel Kerwin, Elaine Watts, Jennie Bryden, and Grace Thomas helping and Committee #2 furnishing the food. Tables decorated in Thanksgiving motif by Kathryn Lewis. 1:00 p.m. flag salute and meeting called to order by President Elaine Watts. Roll call with 24 members present. Minutes read and approved.Treasurer’s report with $310.19, read and accepted.Card sent to Jennie Shobert. She has a cast on her knee from a broken knee. Personal thank yous for cards from Irene Brown and Bea Reams. Sale of dishcloths, $10.00.One more quilt block of Judge White’s house finished by Jennie Bryden and she has three more sketches to work up.Members were asked for any memorabilia they have for the scrapbook being kept up by Hazel Johnson.Birthdays were Naomi Drake for November and Hazel Kerwin for October.Motion made and seconded to send $3.00 to Federation instead of filling some paper banks.Motion made and seconded to send Custom Industries $25.00.Our entertainment was the lovely luncheon.Next meeting December 16, 1983, a BYOS lunch. Committee Helen Hunt, Olive Geneen, and Mildred Streeter.Will be a gift exchange with a value of up to $3.00, and a Christmas tree.Collect read. 1:20 p.m., motion made and seconded for adjournment..


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The regular meeting of the Nokomis Club was held on December 16, 1983 at 12:10 p.m. Our prayer was read by all and then a lovely salad and cookies with our own sandwiches enjoyed.The tables were lovely with Christmas motif. Hostesses were Helen Hunt, Olive Geneen, and Mildred Streeter.12:00 p.m. meeting called to order by President Elaine Watts with flag salute. Roll call with 20 members present.Minutes of last meeting read, corrected, and approved.Treasurer’s report with $303.19. Thank you letter from Custom Industries read, also an editorial in Journal American about Custom Industries read by Hazel Kerwin.A verbal thank you for cards from Jennie Shobert and Margaret Buckley. Nice to see Jennie Shobert back. Card sent to Marie Swenson.Dishcloths by Naomi Drake, $11.00.Scrapbook kept by Hazel Johnson. Remember memorabilia for it. Thanked hostesses for refreshments and decorations.Lola Stroope reminded us all that the special school still can use all our discards; bring them to the meetings. Also Campbell soup labels, Betty Crocker certificates, and stamps.The program next month to be about our phone system.Motion to take action to try and get the Chamber of Commerce to designate building as Nokomis Hall, made By Irene Brown, motion delayed for approval until a committee of Hazel Kerwin, Hazel Johnson, and Hazel Anderson can look into the situation.1:20 p.m. collect read. Meeting adjourned by motion made by Helen Hunt, seconded by Nellie Bolstad.Our program was an exchange of gifts with many being received. A good time was had by all.


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The regular meeting of the Nokomis Club was held on January 27, 1984. The tables were beautifully set and decorated in a Valentine motif.12:05 p.m. prayer was said by all the members. A lovely potluck luncheon with Committee #1 furnishing the food and Lola Stroope, Alice Leckner, and Kathryn Lewis filling in for Dorothea Trippett as hostesses.12:45 p.m. Jennie Bryden introduced Ann Harrison, credit consultant from General Telephone, Woodinville office, to tell us the new rules and regulations for our phone systems. A very interesting and stimulating meeting interspersed with many questions and many tips on what to look for in new phone.1:45 p.m. meeting called to order by President Elaine Watts. Flag salute. Twenty-five members present.Marie Wood, guest, but joining the Club at the end of the meeting.Minutes of last meeting read and approved as read.Treasurer’s report, $316.19, accepted as stated.Audrey Johnson thanked group for card, also Marie Swenson. One card sent to Margaret Buckley. Naomi Drake requested more dishcloths.Jennie Bryden showed two blocks of the quilt.Grace Thomas and Marie Swenson were wished happy birthday.Collect read. Motion for adjournment, seconded. Meeting adjourned.


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The regular meeting of the Nokomis Club was held on February 23, 1984 at noon. We read our prayer and had a BYOS lunch with a delicious salad and coffee served by hostesses Hazel Johnson and Grace Thomas. At 12:30 p.m. the meeting was called to order by President Elaine Watts. We had the flag salute and the roll call with 22 members present.Minutes of January meeting read and approved as read.Treasurer’s report with $181.39, approved as read.Get well card for Margaret Buckley sent from Club.Dishtowel sales, $12.00.Lola Stroope only birthday.Jennie Shobert, Olive Geneen, and Hazel Kerwin on Scholarship Committee. Hazel read a letter from Redmond High School on the scholarship and when all of the scholarships would be given out. Freddie Denton still counselor for school.Barbara Anderson to See Redmond paper about getting news of the Club in. Also told when she was in Hong Kong had some little ferries there called Walla Walla from our State. Helen Hunt called the General Telephone phone company on how she had been charged for wrong kind of phone. Some restitution will take place.Our tables were lovely with spring daffodils.By-laws read for second time.1:20 p.m. Collect read. Meeting adjourned.Audrey Johnson fell and broke hip and shoulder.


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The regular monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was held on March 30, 1984. At 12:00 noon we read our prayer and had a delicious lunch with Committee #2 furnishing the food. Spring flowers were on the tables and the hostesses were Naomi Drake, Kathryn Lewis, and Ruth O Dell.At 12:30 p.m., the fifth and sixth grade singers from Ben Rush Elementary School entertained us. Very much enjoyed by all.1:00 p.m. the meeting called to order by President Elaine Watts. Flag salute given and roll call with 23 members present.Minutes of February meeting read and approved.Treasurer’s report read with $138.39 approved.Helen Hunt, Alice Leckner, and Mildred Streeter appointed to get a roster of people for the election of officers next month.County conference to be held at Kirkland Woman’s Clubhouse on April 7, 1984. Grace Thomas, Jennie Bryden, Marie DeWitt, Marie Wood, Kathryn Lewis, Hazel Kerwin, Elaine Watts, and Alice Leckner all going.A get well card sent to Audrey Johnson. Kathryn Lewis, Hazel Anderson, Jennie Shobert, and Charlotte Locknae all having birthdays this month.A letter was read regarding a scholarship at the UW (Lisa Cavagnary). There is $57 left and they wanted to know how the Club wanted to handle it. Motion made by Hazel Kerwin, seconded by Alice Leckner, that money be refunded to Club.A lovely plant was presented to Hazel Anderson for John and her 50th wedding anniversary.Nokomis Club invited to Kirkland Woman’s Club for their May meeting.April meeting will be a BYOS with hostesses Clare Neilson, Marie DeWitt, and Barbara Anderson.Jennie Bryden had more quilt squares to show, and Elaine Watt showed an Easter table centerpiece.Collect read. Meeting adjourned.


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The regular monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was held on Friday, April 27, 1984. Group had picture taken in front of Chamber of Commerce building for the Sammamish Valley News in conjunction with the Club’s 75th anniversary.12:15 p.m. a lovely salad and flowers were on the tables for the BYOS lunch. Hostess Marie DeWitt.12:45 p.m. Flag salute and a talk about the notice going in the paper by Sue Bottles.Roll call with 20 members present.Minutes of the last meeting read and approved as corrected.Treasurer’s report with $176.34.Get well cards sent to Barbara Anderson, Audrey Johnson, and Margaret Buckley.Elaine Watts and Bea Reams had birthdays.Elaine Watts told about the school scholarship awards night on the 16th of May at St. Jude’s at 7:30 p.m.Election of officers with Jennie Bryden, President; Elaine Watts, Vice president; Hazel Kerwin, Secretary; Grace Thomas, Treasurer. Motion was made for a unanimous vote, seconded and carried.Grace Thomas and Marie Wood told of the County convention. Enjoyed it very much.Hostesses for May, Grace Thomas, Nellie Bolstad, Jennie Bryden with Committee #1 bringing the food.Hazel Kerwin and Helen Hunt to investigate for the June meeting. Motion made to leave it up to the committee to decide. Delayed invitation to Kirkland Woman’s Club on May 3 after meeting.Meeting adjourned.


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The regular monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was held on Friday, May 25, 1984, with 17 members and five guests present.A lovely pot luck luncheon served with Grace Thomas, Nellie Bolstad, and Jennie Bryden as hostesses. Table decorations very lovely done in a graduation motif with lovely floral centerpieces.At 1:00 p.m. the meeting was called to order by President Elaine Watts with the flag salute.Minutes of last meeting read and approved as corrected.Treasurer’s report, $185.39.Get well cards to Kathryn Lewis, Irene Brown, Barbara Anderson, and Mildred Streeter.Dishcloths sale, $4.00.Jennie Bryden told how well quilt is coming along.Birthdays, Olive Geneen and Nellie Bolstad.Hostesses were thanked for their work.Elizabeth McClintock told of scholarship from Club. Also with her were her mother and grandmother, Mrs. Davis, and school counselors, Freddie Denton and Anita Page. The committee to pick the scholarship pupil; Olive Geneen, Hazel Kewin, and Jennie Shobert. Elizabeth is going to the U.W. taking up medicine. Some of the Club members had gone to the school presentation awards on May 16, 1984.Hazel Johnson was thanked for all the good work she has done on the Nokomis Club scrapbook.Officers for coming year installed by Marie DeWitt: Elaine Watts, President; Jennie Bryden, Vice president; Hazel Kerwin, Secretary; Grace Thomas, Treasurer. Past president’s pin presented to Elaine Watts.Elaine Watts mentioned nice time and a program enjoyed by the members that went to Kirkland Woman’s Club meeting on May 3.Next regular meeting in September, which is dues month.The June party to be left to committee to decide where to go. More later on that.Collect read. Meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m.


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Eleven members of the Nokomis Club bussed to Seattle for lunch at the Alexis. A very nice luncheon was enjoyed and a walk through of Pioneer Square afterwards. Then, bussing home. A lovely, warm day for all.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was held at the Chamber of Commerce building.12:10 p.m. Prayer was read by all and a lovely lunch was enjoyed.12:45 p.m. Meeting called to order by President Elaine Watts. Flag salute given. Roll call with 23 members present.Minutes read and approved.Treasurer’s report by Hazel Johnson, $180.00.Cards sent to Irene Brown and Margaret Buckley.Dishcloths sold by Naomi Drake.Birthdays, Olive Geneen, Mildred Streeter, Audrey Johnson, Helen Hunt, Judy Wood, Clair Nielsen, and Illa Shelton.Corrections made in New Year Book.Motion made to bring canned food for Food Bank at each meeting, by Nellie Bolstad, seconded and passed.Beautiful quilt shown; work is beautiful.Margene Irish showed us how to do ceramics and presented each with a small ceramic gift.Motion made by Charlotte Locknae to table how to dispose of quilt until next meeting. Seconded and passed.Chamber of Commerce has sold Nokomis Club piano. Motion made by Hazel Johnson that secretary should send letter to Chamber of Commerce to please reimburse Nokomis Club the money they received for piano. Seconded by Helen Hunt. Motion passed.Collect read. Meeting adjourned.

Nellie Bolstad, Secretary Pro tem

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Monthly meeting of Nokomis Club, with Grace Thomas, Audrey Johnson, and Gladys Gronvold as hostesses. Tables were beautifully decorated for Halloween dressed up the nice new look of a decorated Chamber of Commerce Hall.Prayer was said by members. A BYOS day; yummy orange fruit Jell-O salad and Halloween candies served by the hostesses.Meeting called to order by Vice president Jennie Bryden, flag salute, and reading of the collect. Roll call answered by 16 members.Minutes of September meeting read and approved.Treasurer’s annual report was read for our information. Monthly report cash on hand $326.12.Two letters were read from our scholarship recipient for 1984, Elizabeth McClintock, now enrolled at U of W.Memorial for Irene Brown discussed. Hazel Anderson appointed to purchase a book for the Redmond Library.Members were reminded that the scrapbook was on display. Hazel Johnson spending many hours keeping it up to date, and working some of the older parts.Only birthday contribution, Hazel Kerwin.Decision made to place Margaret Buckley and Dorothea Trippett on honorary roll, both unable to attend meetings or be active, and both members over 50 years. Reported that Margaret Buckley is still in Evergreen Convalescent Center, doing quite well. Sunshine Committee sent cards to both members. Kathryn Lewis, no change.Motion made by Hazel Kerwin and seconded by Grace Thomas that we raffle the Redmond History Quilt the members made. Motion was discussed and vote approved. Drawing will be held at Bicycle Derby in 1985. Audrey Johnson made motion, seconded by Lola Stroope, that we go ahead with the printing of tickets, passed. Alice Leckner and Lola Stroope will take care of the printing and handling of tickets and money. Hazel Johnson made motion, second by Alice Leckner, that the price of the tickets be $1.00. Motion passed. First public display of the quilt will be with Margene Irish, ceramic show, at G.I. Van’s Restaurant on November 17.Grace Thomas reported the Chamber of Commerce will pay us for the piano they mistakenly sold. Piano was donated to the Club by Leone Leeper Hilton. It was her mother’s, Ada Huffman, long time member of Nokomis.Members reminded to bring food each meeting for local Food Bank. Lola Stroope took the day’s contribution to Redmond Fire Hall.Members of the Fire Department were to give us a refresher course on CPR, but they had to cancel because of an emergency call. Will take a rain check.Jennie Bryden announced the next meeting will be Thanksgiving dinner. Committee #1 plan potluck. Meeting adjourned.

Hazel Kerwin, Secretary

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Monthly meeting of Nokomis Club. Hostesses Hazel Kerwin, Elaine Watts, and Jennie Bryden. Thanksgiving dinner served by Committee #1. Tables decorated for Thanksgiving. After lunch, meeting called to order by President Elaine Watts. Roll call responded to by 21 members, 4 guests, Peggy Chappellele, Muriel Olson, Ann Walter, and Peggy Martin; their help in kitchen was greatly appreciated.Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Treasurer’s report read.Hazel Anderson reported no decision on book for Irene Brown memorial, book by Kirkland author was discussed.Naomi Drake, dishcloth chairman, doing a good business.Sunshine chairman reported cards sent to Illa Shelton and Jennie Bryden.Birthday contributions, Alice Leckner and Naomi Drake.Contributions to Food Bank discussed. Motion made by Audrey Johnson, seconded by Grace Thomas, we donate cash instead of food. Motion approved.Jennie Bryden reported the quilt will have its first display at G.I. Van’s Restaurant on Saturday, November 17, with Margene Irish’s ceramic show. Alice Leckner and Lola Stroope have the tickets ready for the raffle. Jennie and Buster Bryden have already taken $200 worth of tickets.Jennie Bryden, Grace Thomas, Marie Wood, and Alice Leckner gave report on district meeting held on October 27. We are expected to have district meeting in fall of 1985. Ladies of Methodist Church have been approached to put on the luncheon and, hopefully, have the meeting there.Hazel Kerwin gave impromptu report of her trip to British Isles. Mildred Streeter gave us her new address in Villa Lane Mobile Park.President Elaine Watts held a drawing for some of her lovely hand-made items. Gladys Gronvold won the hot pad set; Bea Reams and Grace Thomas the refrigeration towels. Thank you, Elaine! Next meeting will be our Christmas meeting with a gift exchange.People working on first showing of the quilt, Marie Wood, Clair Nielson, Hazel Kerwin, Marie DeWitt, Alice Leckner, and Lola Stroope. Meeting adjourned.


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The January meeting of the Nokomis Club held in the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Lola Stroope and Alice Leckner. Hall and tables decorated for Valentine’s Day; they do such a nice job. Committee #2 served a lovely lunch.The meeting was called to order by President Elaine Watts with 20 members responding and one guest, Peggy Martin.Minutes of the November meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report, with balance in General Fund of $191.62.Scholarship Fund is $731.40.Money banked for quilt, $846.80.Correspondence: receipt and thank you from Custom Industries for $25 donation. Received a nice Christmas card and letter from Liz McClintock, our scholarship girl for 1984. Thank you note from Helen and Al Brown in regards to Irene Brown.Places to display quilt discussed; several places will be happy to have us show it, including Seattle First Bank, Martinizing Cleaners, and Rebecca and Women’s Club district meetings, the places and times to be decided by the Quilt Sales Committee, Alice Leckner, Lola Stroope, and Jennie Bryden.Helen Hunt made a motion that we automatically send $5 to the Secretary of State for non-profit organization. Second by Audrey Johnson. Motion carried.Motion made by Hazel Kerwin that we give money each month for Food Bank and buy food by the case, etc. Seconded by Grace; motion carried. If we give money directly to the Food Bank, it has to go into the General Fund.Tracey from Village (Bear Creek) Safeway came with cheese samples and crackers and gave us a discussion of making of cheeses and types, etc.; left all her samples to take home. They have a very good deli there where you can buy salads by the pound as well as their other goodies. Wished we hadn’t eaten so much lunch as we could enjoy it more.Book for Irene Brown not settled yet. Card sent to Margaret Buckley in Evergreen Rest Home. Catherine Lewis is reported to be in a rest home in Gig Harbor.Meeting adjourned.


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The regular meeting of the Nokomis Club was held on February 22 at the Chamber of Commerce building. Hostesses Mildred Streeter, Marie Wood, and Charlotte Locknae. The tables were decorated celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. A lovely dessert was served. There were 17 members and one visitor. Grace Thomas introduced her guest, Shirley Shultz.The meeting was called to order by President Elaine Watts.Roll call and minutes of the last meeting read and approved.Treasurer’s report: Paid out $5 to Secretary of State Non-profit Organization. Took in $8.50, dishcloths. Balance $195.12. Quilt raffle tickets today, $167. Quilt Fund, $1,110.48. Elaine Watts showed us the afghan she is donating to be raffled as a second prize with the quilt.Cards were sent today to Naomi Drake, Margaret Buckley, Jennie Shobert, and Charlotte Locknae.Committee reports:Food Bank: Alice Leckner reported that Lola and she took the $22 they collected last month and bought one case of corn and one case of beans and took it to the Food Bank. $17 was collected today.A discussion on when and where to display the quilt was held. Alice Leckner is to find out when we can display it at the Seattle Trust Bank and at Martinizing Cleaners on April 18. The Rebecca’s will have it on display at the American Legion Hall for district meeting.New business: Elaine appointed Mildred Streeter, Hazel Anderson, and Helen Hunt to be on the Nominating Committee for new officers for next year.No further business. The meeting adjourned.

Hazel Johnson, Secretary Pro-tem

Jane Freeman, the head librarian at the Redmond Library, came a little late, some of our members went home, but enough stayed and enjoyed the book report on three books:1. “Good Morning, Merry Sunshine” by Bob Greene2. “Love Strong” by Dorothy Greenboum, M.D.3. “The Book of Still Meadow” by Gladys Taber.Everyone seemed to like the last one in large print to get one by Gladys Taber in memory of Irene Brown. No action was taken.The Library is celebrating their 10th anniversary on September 14. They would like us to participate, so Elaine appointed Hazel Kerwin and Jennie Bryden to be contacted by Jane Freeman.

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The regular meeting of Nokomis Club in Chamber of Commerce building. With hostesses Nellie Bolstad, Naomi Drake, and Ruth O’Dell; tables lovely with spring baskets of flowers. Potluck lunch with Committee #1 serving.Meeting called to order by President Elaine Watts presiding. Roll call answered by 22 members. Lola Stroope introduced her guest, Peggy Chapel; Jennie Bryden’s guest, Peggy Martin.Minutes of the February meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report given: money in quilt deposit to this date, $1,097.95. 27 tickets were sold at spring conference. Sunshine Committee reported cards sent to Roy Buckley; a card today to Hazel Anderson.Lola Stroope reported on Food Bank: $22 collected today. Munson’s Market very cooperative in food buying. Secretary instructed to send Munson’s a thank you note. Thank you, Lola, for a good job.Naomi Drake reported sales of dishcloths today, $7.50.Members gave report on Spring District Conference: interesting workshops held; some changes in by-laws were made.Discussion of Fall District meeting to be held here in October; dates were discussed.Treasurer reported to new members that our birthday money is turned over to the Federated Art Fund, scholarships, etc.Scholarship Committee reported the high school counselors have been contacted and we hope to get resumes first part of May.New business: Memorial book for Margaret Buckley and Irene Brown discussed.Motion made by Nellie Bolstad, second by Jennie Bryden, to purchase “Good Morning, Merry Sunshine” by Bob Greene for Margaret Buckley.Motion made by Jennie Shobert, second by Audrey Johnson, to buy “The Book of Still Meadow” by Gladys Taber for Irene Brown. Jennie Shobert and Marie DeWitt to make purchases through the Library. Meeting adjourned.


After the meeting our President Elaine Watts gave us a few helpful hints on flower arranging.

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The regular meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order by President Elaine Watts presiding, with hostesses Clair Nielson, Jennie Shobert, and Illa Shelton; tables lovely with daffodils and Japanese quince. BYOS hostesses had a rich, orange salad with nuts and candy, coffee and tea.Roll call responded to with only 15 members. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report was given.Alice Leckner reported on quilt ticket sales at this time, $1,117.00; the quilt to be displayed by Bud’s Café, Saturday, April 27, and Monday, 29th; Tuesday, 30th. Volunteers to sell tickets were filled: May 10 and 11 at Martinizing Cleaners in Redmond; May 17, Seattle Trust Bank.Sunshine Committee sent cards to Hazel Anderson family; today to Charlotte Locknae; and sympathy card to Gladys Gronvold.Jennie Shobert reported on books in memory of Margaret Buckley and Irene Brown.Motion made by Hazel Johnson, seconded by Grace Thomas, that we also buy a book for the Library for Hazel Anderson. Jennie Shobert will take care of same.Scholarship Committee reported they now have 7 resumes and are working on them. The awards night at the high school will be May 22 at 7:30 in the evening; hope to have a good turnout. Our choice and her mother to be our guests at May meeting.The Nominating Committee reported on their selection for the new year as follows:President, Jennie Bryden; Vice president, Lola Stroope; Secretary, Hazel Kerwin; and Treasurer, Elaine Watts. There being no further nominations, the Secretary was instructed by the President to cast unanimous ballot for the slate of officers. Installation will be at the May meeting.Audrey Johnson made motion, seconded by Hazel Johnson, that we rent space at Derby for a booth to display our quilt and also promote membership drive. We are going to have the drawing for the quilt at this time. Motion carried. A $25 check was given to the Chamber of Commerce for our booth.Secretary reported a letter of thanks had been sent to Munson’s Market for their help to our food chairman. $19 was reported in the Food Bank today.Meeting was adjourned.


Entertainment was by a lovely girl from Redmond High School, Stephanie Hanis. She had traveled to China over Christmas with 100 students from Washington, Oregon, and California, to take part in cross country racing with Chinese students. She showed slides from Hong Kong and Canton and her personal picture album. Very enjoyable talk; sounded like a great group of ambassadors. She was the first to go from Redmond. Her coach and four more students will get to go this summer. Thank you, Stephanie.

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Regular meeting of Nokomis Club called to order by President Elaine Watts. Hostesses for scholarship luncheon: Grace Thomas, Jennie Bryden, and Hazel Kerwin. Tables decorated with May baskets of silk flowers done by our president, and place mats, mortar boards, and little diplomas. Lunch served by Committee #2, a planned potluck with casseroles, salads, hot biscuits, and strawberry short cake.Our special guest, Michelle Moshier, and mother could not come because of illness. Counselors Freddie Denton and Anita Page came – lovely ladies doing a good job at Redmond High School.After lunch, the meeting was opened with 20 responding to the roll call. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Treasurer’s report given, General Fund, $573.62; Quilt Fund, $1,374.53. Grace Thomas is retiring from the treasurer’s job. She has been a great one.President had a drawing: winners of centerpieces were Lola Stroope, Ruth O’Dell, and Hazel Johnson. Handmade potholders, Alice Leckner; refrigerator towels, Counselor Anita Page and Naomi Drake; guests were presented with red silk rose corsages, made by our present.Counselor Anita Page talked for our scholarship girl. We are all quite impressed with Michelle’s qualifications: grade point average, 3.83, ranked 17 out of 425 students; admitted to Washington State as distinguished scholar; asked to participate in their honors program, intending to teach.Freddie Denton talked about Redmond High School and it being chosen one of the top schools in the Nation last year, and about her trip to Washington, D.C. to accept the award for the school. President Reagan greeted them at lunch at the White House.Audrey Johnson, Sunshine Committee, reported that Jennie Shobert is in Overlake Hospital with broken upper femur, pin was put in; will recuperate at her son’s. Card signed by members for her. Card had also been sent to the Hazel Anderson family. Motion made by Hazel Kerwin, seconded by Grace Thomas, to collect money for sunshine chairman. Motion carried; collection was made.Alice Leckner reported success on ticket sales at the three places in town; suggestion made we send thank you notes to same. Motion made by Grace Thomas, seconded by Audrey Johnson to give a gift certificate of $20 from Van’s Restaurant to Harold and Margene Irish for their help on displaying our quilt. He made a frame for it and has been delivering it for us. Motion carried.Naomi Drake reported $5 sales of dishcloths; she is turning the job over to Alice Leckner. Thank you, Naomi, for your long, faithful job.Lola Stroope reported $23 collected fort the Food Bank.Places for June outing discussed; decided on Barnaby’s in Factoria, date, June 21, to meet at Chamber of Commerce Hall at 11:00 for rides.Marie DeWitt then installed the officers for next year, a beautiful job as always.October 12 date for District Convention to be held here at Methodist Church; plans progressing.


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Monthly meeting of Nokomis Club with hostesses Grace Thomas and Audrey Johnson; tables lovely with fall flowers; lunch served by Committee #2.Meeting opened after lunch with Jennie Bryden new president presiding. After flag salute our guest speaker, Kathie Murray of Redmond Citizen Service Bureau, was introduced. Very interesting slide show of Redmond was shown, including past, present, and future plans for the City. Kathy then answered questions from the members; tried hard to answer our questions about new streets, traffic, lights, etc.Roll was called with 22 members responding; one new member, Peggy Martin, was welcomed; and Peggy Chapel will join us as long as she can as she may be moving away.Minutes of the May meeting were read and approved.Correspondence, a thank you note from our scholarship girl, Michelle Moshier, and from Accounts Receivable at Washington State University.District meeting to be held here October 12 at the Methodist Church was discussed. The ladies of the Church with Dorothea Trippett in charge will serve lunch – price $4. Menu sounds great: Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, string beans, salad bar, and apple crisp for dessert – a real bargain; Hazel Kerwin to be in charge of coffee and cookies before the session starts. Audrey Johnson and Grace Thomas will take care of ticket registration for lunch. Elaine Watts doing the table decorations.Report on the hot dog stand we did in June for the Big O Tire Company in Kirkland, over $200 made. He furnished the food, we did the work, and received all the monies taken in; have been invited back next year.Treasurer’s report not complete at this time; give our new treasurer time to become familiar with the accounts.Sunshine Committee, Audrey Johnson, reported cards sent to Jennie Shobert, Gladys Gronvold, Lola, and Marie Swenson.Collection for the Food Bank today, $22. Lola Stroope with the assistance of Peggy Chapel will continue to purchase and deliver the food.Contributions to Birthday Fund were made.New books checked and corrected for addresses, etc. Alice Leckner sold several dishcloths and a new order will be sent in.Report on the historical quilt of Redmond, made by the Nokomis members, and tickets were sold at final drawing on Derby Day. Winner of the quilt was Bonnie Tollakson of Bremerton, daughter of Nokomis member Hazel Kerwin; pillow won by Hazel Kerwin; afghan by Jennie Bryden’s grandson, Gary.Money taken in $1,818.00, a howling success, mostly due to the hard work and dedication of Jennie Bryden and husband, Buster, super salesman! Alice Leckner in charge of tickets and all the ladies who sold tickets and made quilt blocks.


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Monthly meeting of Nokomis Club with Vice president Lola Stroope presiding, with hostesses Clair Nielson, Illa Shelton, and Bea Reams; tables decorated for Halloween, and nice Jell-O fruit salad served by the hostesses in the absence of Illa Shelton who has had hip surgery. Hazel Kerwin and Peggy Martin helped the hostess.Roll was called with 16 members present, a lot of members on the sick list.Minutes of the last meeting were read and corrected.Treasurer’s report given.Correspondence was a letter from the Food Bank asking us to fix a food basket – was discussed and motion made by Audrey Johnson and second by Mildred Streeter that we are giving every month, which we shall continue to do. Motion carried.Audrey Johnson reported sending a lot of cards right now; a special one to Mildred Streeter and husband, Clarence, having just celebrated 65 years together.Birthday money was collected; also $18 for the Food Bank today.What to do with the money from the quilt was tabled until later date; it is in the bank in regular savings at this time.Memorial books from the Library were discussed. The ones for Margaret Buckley and Irene Brown have been ordered and will be brought to our meeting in January; head librarian will be our speaker then. Motion made by Grace Thomas, second by Hazel Kerwin that we wait until then to have her help select a book for Hazel Anderson. Motion carried.As Peggy Chapel was out of town, Lola brought the Christmas mice to show us and pattern, etc., to make them. Those interested will meet with Peggy at a later time and learn to make them.No further business. Meeting adjourned.


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The regular meeting of the Nokomis Club was held at the Chamber of Commerce building. Hostesses Helen Hunt, Olive Geneen, Hazel Johnson, and Clair Nielsen who helped. Tables were decorated for Christmas; a dessert was served. Twenty members present and three guests. The guests were introduced: Grace Thomas’ guest was Velma Benham; Peggy Martin’s guest was Kathleen Leptich; and Hazel Johnson’s guest was Cecilia Funk.Meeting called to order by President Jennie Bryden.Roll call was taken. Minutes of the last meeting read and approved. At the October District meeting Elaine Watts sold the centerpieces she made for the tables. She received $5 which she donated to the Food Bank Fund.Kathryn Lewis passed away on December 9, in Auburn.Treasurer’s report: checking account $254.43.Scholarship Fund, $974.11.Quilt money, $1,842.16; $400 for the piano was put in the checking account.Paid out University $250; dishcloths, $79.31; King County dues, $28; dues to State, $84; and $20 to State Art Fund.Hazel Johnson made a motion to put our quilt money in the bank for the most interest. Hazel Johnson withdrew her motion. More discussion on the quilt money. It was decided Elaine Watts and Marie Wood go to the bank and find out the best way to invest the quilt money and bring their findings back to our next meeting.A motion by Audrey Johnson, second by Peggy Martin, that we give $300 for our scholarship student this year. Motion carried.We took in three new members today: Cecilia Funk, Velma Benham, and Kathleen Leptich.A motion was made by Charlotte Locknae and seconded by Audrey Johnson that we raise the dishcloths to $.75 a piece. Motion carried.Sunshine Committee report: Audrey sent cards to Chester Lewis, Jennie Shobert, Marie DeWitt, Naomi Drake, Jennie Bryden, and Marie Swenson.Jennie Bryden thanked the members for all the cards sent to Buster and her.October Food Bank money collected was $18. Lola Stroope and Peggy Chappellel bought 44 items worth $30.80. Food Bank money collected today $27.53. A discussion held on the wishes of the Club what to buy with the money this time. A motion by Audrey Johnson that the Food Bank Committee use own judgment what to buy for the Food Bank; seconded by Nellie Bolstad. Motion carried.Birthdays: Alice Leckner and Judy Wood.No further business. Peggy Martin made a motion we adjourn, seconded by Cecilia Funk. Motion carried.

Hazel Johnson, Secretary pro-tem

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The regular meeting of the Nokomis Club held at the Chamber of Commerce building. Hostesses: Alice Leckner, Lola Stroope, and Marie DeWitt. Tables were decorated for Valentine’s Day. Committee #2 served a very nice lunch. There were 23 members and 5 guests present. The guests were introduced: Hazel Johnson’s guest was Sada Craig; Peggy Martin’s guests were Fran Reed and Dorothy Brashears; Jennie’s guest was Mary Donahue.The guest speaker was Jane Freeman, head librarian of the Redmond Library. Jane Freeman had to leave early so she gave a book report before our meeting. For a memorial book for Hazel Anderson she thought “Magic Apple Tree” by Susan Hill would be nice. She also gave a report on: (1) “Our Writers Beginnings” by Eudora Wetty; (2) “Up in the Park” by Elizabeth Shannon; (3) “Voice in the Summer” by Rosamunde Pilcher; and (4) some paperback books by Miss Reid.The meeting was called to order by President Jennie Bryden. Roll call and minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.Report on the Food Bank, chairman, Lola Stroope, that she purchased 58 items with the $27.53 collected last month. Food Bank money collected today, $31.00.Peggy Martin thanked the members for the card sent to her when she was sick.Card was sent to Jennie Shobert.Correspondence read: letter from the Kirkland Woman’s Club inviting us to a luncheon on February 6. There are 7 members that will attend.Letter from the Redmond Motor Inn; they would like to host our group, opening in the Spring of 1986.Our four guests joined the Club today.Birthday: Kathleen Leptich.Marie Wood reported on the Senior Center. She would like everyone to get out and vote.Treasurer’s report: at the Seattle Trust regular account Scholarship Fund, $987.08, plus Quilt Fund for scholarship, $1,866.70, for a total of $2,853.78, less $250.00 for 1985 scholarship, leaves a balance of $2,603.78.Two $1,000 certificates were taken out on February 5, 1986, leaving a balance of $603.78, saving for scholarship. Checking account balance is $545.06.Collect read.No further business, so meeting was adjourned.

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The regular meeting of the Nokomis Club was held at the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Marie Wood and Charlotte Locknae assisted by Hazel Kerwin, Jennie Bryden, and Elaine Martin; co-hostess Mildred Streeter had a fall and broker her hip the day before the meeting. This being BYOS month, hostesses serving a gelatin dessert and cookies, nuts, candy, and coffee.Our guest speaker of the day was Steve Jennings from General Telephone. He gave us a lot of good information both on past and future developments in communications. He answered our questions about the different choices coming up for long distance service. He was a good speaker and held our interest to the last.After our speaker left, the meeting was called to order by President Jennie Bryden.Roll was called and guests Joan Radtke and Loretta LaBrie were introduced. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.Correspondence was read.Treasurer’s report given: $540.06 in checking account; $603.78 in savings account; and $4,000 in certificates.Committee reports: Alice Leckner discussed the type of things that can be used by the Special Education School. Sunshine Committee, Audrey Johnson, sending cards to Mildred Streeter in Evergreen Hospital; Naomi Drake, Marie Swenson, and Jennie Shobert, Hazel Johnson always working on the scrapbook. Hazel also brought the book we had purchased for Selma Tingelstad from the Library. “The Two Mrs. Abbotts” by D.E. Stevenson.Due to the illness of Hazel Anderson and Jennie Shobert we have several books to yet be purchased. President asked Hazel Johnson, and Kathleen Leptich to please take care of same.Birthdays: Lola Stroope and Jennie Bryden.New business: Secretary was instructed to send thank you note to Kirkland Woman’s Club for having our members as guests at their February meeting.Decided to take on as our new project helping to furnish new Senior Center. Our first project will be the hog dog stand for the Big O Tire Company in June. We do the work, they furnish everything, and we get all proceeds.Lola reported on Food Bank purchases. She and Peggy Chappelle are really doing a good job. $30 collected today.Marie Wood would like volunteers to help issue dog and cat licenses at City Hall on March 17 through April 30 – four-hour shifts. Money made goes to the Senior Center. Check with Marie where to call about volunteering; March 10 meeting at Fire Hall to learn how to handle applications – 10:00 a.m.New hostesses for March: Audrey Johnson, Cecelia Funk, and Francis Reed.We were sorry to accept the resignation of Olive Geneen who is moving away. She was a good member and we will miss her.Meeting adjourned.


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The regular meeting of Nokomis Club was held at Chamber of Commerce building, with hostesses Audrey Johnson, Francis Reed, and Cecilia Funk. Committee #1 serving potluck lunch; tables were lovely with baskets of tulips, daffodils, and baby’s breath.Guest speaker was Michael W. Schlosser, local certified financial planner, introduced by Vice president Lola Stroope; he also joined us for lunch. After lunch he gave interesting talk on the planning of retirement funds and ways to get the most out of your investments; he answered a lot of questions for us regarding wills, etc. He is available for conference at his office at no charge, should any of us desire.The meeting was called to order by President Jennie Bryden.Roll was called with 23 members and one guest, Loretta LaBrie. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report showed $534.30 in General Fund.Sunshine Committee reported cards sent to Naomi Drake, Marie Swenson, Jennie Shobert, and Mildred Streeter. Marie Wood reported five people from Nokomis helping at the Seniors booth selling dog and cat licenses at City Hall.Kathleen Leptich reported on book purchases from and for the King County Library for memorials: Irene Brown, “Still Meadows” by Gladys Tabor; Hazel Anderson, “Apple Trees” by Susan Hill (large print); Margaret Buckley, “History of Valentines” by Ruth Lee; Kathryn Lewis, “Nature Diary” by Richard Adams.Motion made by Grace Thomas and second by Elaine Watts that price of the books be left to the purchaser’s good judgment and discretion. Carried.$34.04 collected for Food Bank; Lola Stroope and Peggy Chapel doing their usual great job of shopping, and they have also donated hours helping to distribute the food.Alice Leckner reported a trunk full of contributions for the Special Education School; also two boxes of trophies from Loretta LaBrie.Scholarship Chairman Clair Nielson reported her committee had chosen the scholarship girl. Her name is Kym Murphy.Reported Spring District meeting to be held at West Seattle on April 12.President instructed Secretary to send letter of thanks to Chet Lewis for continuing his contributions for the Special School.One new member today, Loretta LaBrie, joined us.No further business.Meeting adjourned.


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The regular meeting of Nokomis Club was held at the Chamber of Commerce Hall, with hostesses Grace Thomas, Shirley Shultz, and Kathleen Leptich; tables decorated with baskets of spring flowers; as it was a BYOS day, the hostesses served dessert and coffee.After lunch the meeting was called to order by President Jennie Bryden.Roll was called with 22 members respondingMinutes of the last meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report, $540.30 in General Fund.Sunshine Committee reported Peggy Martin in Evergreen Hospital for gall bladder surgery. Nellie Bolstad reported to have a tumor and waiting for reports. Cards were sent to Peggy, Nellie, and Jennie Shobert; Mildred Streeter is back with us today; she thanked the members for cards and flowers.Hazel Johnson brought coupon books the Rebeccas are selling.Birthdays: Rea Reams, Elaine Watts, and Shirley Shultz.Food Bank received $23.57; Lola is losing her helper; Peggy Chappelle is moving to Kansas – sorry to lose her.Alice Leckner reported on dishcloths for sale and that Special Education School was happy with donations, but could not use the trophies as they are not having the Games Day; suggested she try the Totem Bowl.New business: election of officers; noted to keep interim officers for another year – unanimous ballot by Secretary was made. Marie DeWitt will be asked to do the installation.May meeting discussed; we hope to have our scholarship girl and her mother and a couple of the counselors.Also discussed the June outing.Our entertainment for the day – cheese demo from Safeway - did not show, much to the disappointment of our hard-working Vice president Lola, and program chairman.No further business.Meeting adjourned.


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The regular meeting of Nokomis Club was held at Chamber of Commerce Hall. Hostesses: Elaine Watts, Lola Stroope, and Hazel Kerwin, with planned potluck, cold turkey platter, salads and desserts; tables decorated with spring silk flower baskets made by Elaine Watts, and a drawing at the end of the meeting gave them away.Roll call responded to by 25 members.Guests were our scholarship girl, Kym Murphy, and her mother, and school Counselors Marilyn Hargraves and Anita Page; also new member Thelma Brashears, another member of the Junior Club to join us.Minutes of the April meeting were read and approved.Kym was introduced and told us about herself and future plans; she is going to Bellevue CC and will be working too; plans on teaching career. Again we are happy with our selection, as so many qualified people applying make it hard to choose.The counselors talked about their jobs and Kym; they stayed for the rest of the meeting and seemed to enjoy themselves.Treasurer’s report was given, yearly report to be given in September.Sunshine Committee, Audrey Johnson reported that Nellie Bolstad had passed away; quite a few members attended funeral.Food Bank person Lola Stroope reported $28.50 collected.Handicap Chairman Alice Leckner reported Totem Bowl accepted the trophies as school does not have their Special Olympics any more.Marie Wood thanked the ladies that helped sell dog and cat licenses at City Hall:Peggy Martin, Clair Nielson, Cecilia Funk, Francis Reed, Kathleen Leptich, Loretta LaBrie, and Shirley Schultz.Marie also reported seniors having a garage sale at Adair House on June 27 and 28.Birthdays: Peggy Martin, Marie DeWitt, Illa Shelton.Installation of officers was held with Marie DeWitt as installing officers. All last year’s officers were reinstalled, Marie doing her usual gracious job; all were presented with lovely silk flower corsages made by Elaine. The guests also received corsages earlier.President Jennie Bryden was presented her president pin by the treasurer; Jennie then gave her officers gifts. Drawing for the centerpieces held. Winners were Anita Page, Marie Wood, Marie DeWitt, and Helen Hunt.Committee for June outing: Shirley Schultz and Marie Wood gave recommendation for lunch at Creekside Restaurant in Woodinville was chosen, with a trip to Orchid Gardens thereafter.President asked everyone to be thinking of money-making projects for the new year.Chamber of Commerce asked for a representative to the New Inter-service Council of Redmond; Hazel Kerwin named.No further business. Meeting was adjourned.


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Annual Report, August, 1986

Balance Forward$578.62

ReceiptsDues $175.00Initiation fee 4.00Dishcloths 40.75Art (birthdays) 35 .00 Balance on hand 254.75

833.37

DisbursementsDishcloths $84.82State dues 84.00King County District dues 28.00Art 20.00Stationery 19.13Custom Industries 25.00WA State Nonprofit 5.00Seattle Trust safe 14.00New checks 11.25Bank charges 10 .86

302.06

531.31

Scholarship savings 613.60

Balance, June 1 $921.59

Chamber of Commerce $600.00 $300.00 $300.00Scholarship $1,213.60Interest 7.99

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The regular meeting of Nokomis Club was held at Chamber of Commerce Hall.Hostesses: Gladys Gronvold, Audrey Johnson, Joan Radtke; potluck, Committee #1; tables beautifully decorated with fall flowers and beautiful leaves.Guests were Beryl Huffman and Dorothy Newell.Guest speaker was Kathie Murray of City Hall. She gave a great talk on new developments of the town, and told us about the new Inter-service Council of which we are a member; plan to tie all service clubs more together. New Downtown Merchants Association with a full-time director, Sue Carlson, with offices in refurbished golf club house (Justice White House). She told us on October 11, from 10:00 to 4:00, sponsoring Family Harvest Festival – Kiwanis is bringing in free pumpkins for the kids; a man is going to sculpture a huge pumpkin and prizes will be given for kids’ carving; bring a can of food for the Food Bank.October 2nd, a meeting at City Hall at 7:30 p.m. to start discussion of Redmond participation in State Centennial in 1989; also 1987 will be Redmond’s 70th birthday; speaker for the evening will be Ralph Monroe who is heading up State’s celebration; will be a trade mission from Redmond going to Japan and China next year, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Discussion of where Senior Center and Police Department will be, hoping to finish by 1989. Always happy to have Kathie here; she answers a lot of our questions.Business meeting: Roll was called with 27 members responding. As today is dues time, the treasurer is busy handing out her nice receipts and membership cards with our logo on them – a gift from the treasurer.Minutes of the May meeting were read and corrected. Treasurer’s report for the year was given.Communications were read.Bills presented by Kathleen Leptich - $48.50 for memorial books for the Library; by Lola Stroope, $13.00 for printing of year books; motion made by Grace Thomas, seconded by Audrey Johnson, that the bills be allowed. Motion carried.Sunshine Committee: Audrey Johnson reported cards sent to Grace Thomas who has been ill and Hazel Johnson on loss of her husband.Lola told the members of the things that the Special School liked.Birthday contributions: Hazel Johnson, Helen Hunt, Joan Radtke, Sada Craig, Mildred Streeter, Clair Nielson, Audrey Johnson, Gladys Gronvold.Dorothy Newell and Beryl Huffman Johnson became new members today, bringing our count to 29 for the day. We welcome Beryl, a former Junior Member, now living in Snohomish; her mother and aunt were the original founders of Nokomis, a Library Club, in1909, and Dorothy, a brand new member.Lola Stroope reported on the Food Bank purchases and the fact $5 had been paid for one child’s lunch for the summer months by Grace Thomas, who preferred to be anonymous. Money collected today, $30.20.Kathleen reported on book selection in memory of Nellie Bolstad. We liked her recommendation of “Glory of Gardening and Cycle of the Year” by Jean Wolfenden, published by Salem House, 1984, $19.95. Motion made by Elaine Watts, second by Frances Reed, to purchase same. We are happy to have such a knowledgeable and

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dedicated person to take on this chore; thank you, Kathleen. We were happy to have Jennie Shobert, who was our library person for so long, back with us today. Hope she can continue to come; we miss her.Secretary read the first reading of the by-laws which must be read three times during the year. President thanked hostesses and Committee #1 for nice lunch. A thank you to our summer luncheon committee was given: Hazel Kerwin, representing Nokomis Club at the new Redmond Inter-service Council, which had its first meeting in June; representations of all service clubs of the City to coordinate help in the community; meetings to be fourth Thursday of the month and breakfast meetings at 7:30 a.m.No further business. Meeting was adjourned.


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The regular monthly meeting of Nokomis Club was held at the Chamber of Commerce Hall, with hostesses Clair Nielson, Illa Shelton, Shirley Schultz, with Dorothy Newell assisting; tables beautiful Halloween decorations, hand-painted pumpkins by Illa’s granddaughter.This being BYOS, the hostesses had luscious apple pies; we also had a good selection of cheeses from Safeway.Speaker for the day was Judy Kaler, representing Bankers Life Insurance Company, talking to us about the new Medicare coverage, gaps in coverage, also need for nursing home coverage in these days of high prices.Roll call was responded to by 26 members and three guests, Marion Curry, Helen Usibelli, and Lois.Treasurer’s report, balance of $567.91 in General Fund.District meeting reported on by members who were there; six members of our Club made a good representation: Clair Nielson, Shirley Schultz, Dorothy Newell, Marie Wood, Alice Leckner, and Hazel Kerwin; was held in Auburn, a very enjoyable meeting.Committee reports: Audrey Johnson, Sunshine Club, sent cards to Gladys Gronvold and Marie Swenson; Marie reported now in the hospital; cards sent today to Marie and for new Junior Member Marie Matthews in hospital recovering from a stroke. Gladys is recovering at home.Kathleen Leptich, Library Committee, nothing to report on new book at this time.Alice Leckner has dishcloths for sale.Lola Stroope reported on food bought for Food Bank, money collected today $30.75.Reported the Kiwanis are sponsoring the Blood Mobile in Redmond on Wednesday, November 12, 1986, 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.Helen Usibelli joined our Club today; welcome, Helen.Next month, Thanksgiving lunch; meeting early, November 21, Committee #2.No further business.Meeting adjourned.


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November meeting of Nokomis Club was held at Redmond Chamber of Commerce Hall. Hostesses for the day were Jennie Bryden, Elaine Watts, and Hazel Kerwin, with Clair Nielson assisting and all of Committee #2 contributing and helping; tables were lovely, decorated by Elaine Watts for Thanksgiving.Before our Thanksgiving lunch, a lovely Thanksgiving prayer was ready by our President Jennie Bryden. After lunch we were entertained by Theola Williams from Ben Franklin, where she gives classes; she gave instructions and a demonstration of Folk Art, painting a pair of ducks, and she tried to show us how to make Christmas bows. Some of us are not too dexterous with our fingers. Afterwards our meeting was called to order by President Jennie Bryden. Roll called with 29 members responding and three guests: Marion Curry, Barbara Fitzgerald, and Lois Case.Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report read, with $446.66 in General Fund.Committee reports, Audrey Johnson, Sunshine Committee, reported no one is ill at this time. Library Chairman, Kathleen Leptich, reported books are on order; hope to have some of them here in January when the Librarian, Jan Freeman, will be our guest speaker. Alice Leckner in business as usual with her popular dishcloths. Food Bank Chairman, Lola Stroope, reported on the groceries bought for last month.Hazel Kerwin reported on meeting of Inter-service Council and big plans for downtown and Justice White House for the holidays.Nokomis asked to help with gift wrapping at Justice White House, December 10 through 13, from 1:00 to 8:00 and 12:00 to 6:00; money made to go for Christmas lights for the City for next year.Downtown Redmond Association is sponsoring a tree lighting ceremony at Justice White House; ceremony from 4:00 to 6:00; Santa will arrive at 4:00, with entertainment and tree lighting ceremony at 6:00; hot cider will be served; the day will be started off at Bud’s Restaurant with a Swedish pancake breakfast from 9:00 to 2:00, with the original owner’s wife cooking; price is $4.25; money to go to the Food Bank; celebration will go on all week with a repeat program the 14th at the Justice White House with carolers from all the local churches and citizens of the town. On the 6th of December, Redmond Kiwanis Club will decorate the Corner Tavern Park; the Soroptimist Club is selling Christmas wreaths, deadline for ordering is December 14. Redmond Chamber of Commerce is working on a trade mission to the Orient in the spring, and the centennial of Redmond, first meeting, Tuesday, November 25, at 5:30 at Sabrina’s Restaurant.New business, Grace Thomas made the motion we make our Christmas donation of $25 for Custom Industries; seconded by Audrey Johnson; motion carried.We will have a Christmas gift exchange at the December meeting – not to exceed $3.00 can be homemade. It will be a BYOS lunch.Lola reported $37.05 collected for the Food Bank.Peggy Martin appointed by president to head up a committee to help with Christmas wrapping at the Justice White House on December 10, 11, and 12.

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Marion Curry joined our Club today. Welcome, Marion.No further business, so the meeting was adjourned.


P.S. Three lovely centerpieces were raffled off by Elaine; our guest speaker, Theola Williams, won and Gladys Gronvold. Ruth O’Dell got the pot holders.

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December meeting of Nokomis Club was held at Redmond Chamber of Commerce Hall, with hostesses Hazel Johnson, Helen Hunt, and Marie Wood; tables lovely with poinsettias and holly and a little lighted tree on gift table. As it was BYOS day, a yummy rich dessert was served with coffee, tea, and Krum Kaka cookies.Entertainment for today was a group from High School, Chamber Singers and Recorder Ensemble, playing with their instructor, playing ancient instruments and Elizabethan Christmas hymns. The Chamber Singers sang old English carols including, “Green Groweth the Holly”, written by King Henry VIII, ending with the “Wassail” drinking song. Instructor Mr. Hardin, a very gracious man; the students enjoy working with him. Very enjoyable group which did a great job in spite of no piano. Nice fat bags of Christmas cookies prepared by Lola Stroope were given to each one.After lunch, meeting opened by President Jennie Bryden with 23 members responding and one guest, Edith Hamer, Elaine Watts’ guest.Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.Correspondence was a letter of acceptance by Kirkland Woman’s Club to our January meeting.Sunshine Committee, Audrey Johnson, sent cards to Velma Benham whose husband is ill, and to Charlotte Locknae.Motion made by Hazel Kerwin, seconded by Helen Hunt, that we buy three new coffee servers. Motion carried. Sada Craig named to purchase them.Dorothy Brashears our only birthday girl today.Discussion held on purchasing food for the Food Bank for this month. Helen Usibelli made motion, seconded by Audrey Johnson, that Lola continue as she has been doing. Motion carried.Helen Usibelli named to replace Hazel Kerwin on the Scholarship Committee.Hazel Kerwin reported on Inner-service Council to find out what is needed to help with Special Olympics.Report on volunteers at Justice White House; a good response from Club members.No further business, so meeting adjourned.After this we had our gift exchange with Jennie and Lola playing Santa Claus.


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Meeting of the Nokomis Club was held at Redmond Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Alice Leckner, Lola Stroope, Marie DeWitt, and Sada Craig; tables were decorated for Valentine’s Day. Potluck lunch was served by Committee #1 and a few members from Committee #2 brought food.Eighteen members from the Kirkland Woman’s Club were our guests.Jan Freeman, Redmond Librarian, gave a wonderful book report on many books. She also brought the books we purchased for the Library in memory of Nellie Bolstad, Margaret Buckley, and Irene Brown.Meeting called to order by President Jennie Bryden with 24 members present. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.A letter of thanks from Carmon of the Redmond Food Bank for the food and for the help at the Food Bank at Christmas time.Sunshine Committee, Audrey Johnson, sent card to Velma Benham, Mildred Streeter, Dorothea Trippett, and Jennie Shobert.Sada Craig reported on the coffee servers that were purchased at Pacific Linen for $32.40. There were no objections on buying a guest book for $6.49.Motion by Fran Reed to pay the bills. Our birthday girls today are Marion Curry and Grace Thomas.The Food Bank Committee took in last meeting $37. They bought 68 items and 38 pounds of oranges which would have amounted to $61.60, but they got a discount; money taken in today for the Food Bank, $44.Marie Wood reported that the Senior Citizens were taking over the Recycling Station behind the old Fire Hall, so everybody save newspapers, glass bottles, tin cans, and aluminum cans; this money will go to the new Senior Center.President Jennie wants to have a money-making project; we need money to keep our club going; she has some good ideas that were discussed: on Derby Day rent a Pepsi truck and sell popcorn, Pepsi, and hot dogs, but we will have to have a raffle so we can support our Derby Day project. It will cost us to rent the truck - $250; space at park - $25; electricity - $10; and $50 a day for the truck. There will be more discussion at our next meeting and decide what to do.No further business, so meeting adjourned.


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Meeting of Nokomis Club was held at Redmond Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Mildred Streeter, Velma Benham, and Cecelia Funk; tables were decorated with spring flowers. Hostesses served a lovely cherry dessert; 23 present.Marie Wood gave a report on the new Senior Center, the ground-breaking will take place in June and completion in 1988. The new building will be 21,500 square feet.Meeting called to order by Vice president Lola Stroope.Roll was called and minutes of last meeting read.Correspondence: a thank you note from the Kirkland Woman’s Club.Treasurer’s report, checking account $367.72.

Paid out for guest book, $6.49.Non-profit Organization, $5.00.Book for memorial – Nellie Bolstad, $19.95.

Sunshine Committee, Alice Leckner will take over for Audrey Johnson. Audrey is in the hospital and was operated on this week.Food Bank report: we took in $44 for Food Bank last meeting; 71 items bought; a thank you note from Carmon from the Food Bank.Helen Usibelli would like us to vote on House Bill #558.A discussion on a money-making project for Derby Days; a paper ballot vote was taken; 18 were against renting a Pepsi truck and selling Pepsi, hot dogs, and popcorn, and 3 were for it. Motion lost.Helen Usibelli made a motion we have a raffle to make money for the Club, seconded by Cecelia Funk; motion carried.Elaine will make arrangements for tickets: 5 tickets to a book, at $1 a ticket.Committee: Helen, Alice, Sada, Peggy, Marie Wood, Lola, Fran, Kathleen, and Joan. Any donations for raffle on the tickets should be in by March 10; so far donations are:

Elaine - afghanMarie Wood – golf club coversHelen – 2 dinners at Isaac’sKathleen – 2 dinners at Black AngusAlice – 2 dinners at Black Angus

By-laws were read.Money taken in today for Food Bank, $23.75.No further business, so meeting adjourned.


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Meeting of the Nokomis Club was held at Redmond Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Ruth O’Dell, Kathleen Leptich, Dorothy Brashears, and Frances Reed. Tables were decorated celebrating St. Patrick’s Day; a lovely potluck lunch was served by Committee #2; 31 present.Marymoor Museum docents ladies put on a very interesting program, “Eastside Women of Yesteryear”.Meeting called to order by President Jennie Bryden. Roll call and minutes of last meeting read and approved.Treasurer’s report: $344.28 in checking account.Library Committee, Kathleen Leptich asked for suggestions for memorial books for Mildred Streeter and Dorothea Trippett.Food Bank money taken in last meeting, $23.75.Thirty-three items bought and fresh food. This time the Food Bank needs canned vegetables; today we took in $39.Audrey Johnson came home this morning from the nursing home.Tickets are ready for the raffle. Marion Curry is in charge of ticket sales.Nominating committee: Hazel Kerwin, Grace Thomas, Hazel Johnson, and Frances Reed.No further business, so meeting adjourned.


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Monthly meeting of Nokomis Club was held at the Chamber of Commerce Hall, with hostesses Peggy Martin, Grace Thomas, Mary Donahue, and Loretta LaBrie.Tables were lovely with pots of daisies and marigolds; this was BYOS day; hostesses served a great cake dessert.Meeting called to order by Secretary Hazel Kerwin in the absence of both President Jennie Bryden and Vice president Lola Stroope; flag salute and reading of collect.Roll called with 17 members present.Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report read with $345.92 in General Fund.Guest for the day was Edna Wallace, guest of Helen Usibelli – a long time member of Nokomis, was great to have her; hope she will join us often.Communications and bills were read with $14.00 to be paid for ticket printing. Motion made by Helen Hunt, seconded by Thelma Brashears, that the bill be paid. Motion carried.Committee reports: Sunshine, Alice Leckner, card sent to Audrey Johnson recuperating at home from hip surgery.Scholarship Chairman Helen Usibelli reported the girl for this year is Carla Warren; she and mother and advisors invited to May meeting.Peggy Martin reported on places for the June outing, either Harry O’s in Issaquah or LePointe Café at Providence Point, then a visit to the Boehm Candy Kitchen in Issaquah; discussion was held; Helen Usibelli made the motion we go to Harry O’s; seconded by Grace Thomas; motion carried; date had to be changed to June 19. Food Bank, $20. Due to Marion Curry’s absence due to illness in her family, Sada Craig volunteered to take charge of raffle tickets over $400 sold at this time.Election of officers was held with President Lola Stroope; Vice president Clair Nielsen; Secretary Hazel Kerwin; and Treasurer Elaine Watts.Marie DeWitt graciously accepted the job of installing officers.For entertainment, Helen Usibelli showed slides from her trip to China – very enjoyable; hope she will show more pictures another time.No further business, so meeting adjourned.


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Monthly meeting of Nokomis Club was held at Redmond Chamber of Commerce Hall, with hostesses Elaine Watts, Thelma Brashears, Frances Reed, and Hazel Kerwin. Our spring luncheon, honoring our scholarship girl and advisors; Committee #1, with potluck lunch, ham, turkey, salads, and desserts; tables were done by Frances Reed with flower watering pots filled with silk flowers; table mats of wallpaper; flowers by Elaine.Our scholarship girl, Carla Warren, was unable to attend; she was in a track meet today, where she throws the shot put. We were honored with guest Advisor Freddie Denton, Heidi Usibelli, and Perky Johnson. Elaine presented our guests with lovely silk corsages.After lunch, meeting was called to order by President Jennie Bryden with flag salute and reading of the collect. Roll was called with 21 members responding.Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report given, $935.90 in General Fund; almost $600 made on raffle.Birthdays celebrated today: Thelma Brashears, Marie DeWitt, and Illa Shelton.Sunshine Committee Alice Leckner sent a card to Audrey Johnson recuperating from hip surgery.Dishcloth chairman Alice Leckner reported $2.25.Food Bank, $30.Alice reported on how last month’s money was spent.Discussion of June outing to Harry O’s in Issaquah for June 19. We are to meet in the bank parking lot behind Hall at 10:45; departure 11:00; carpool to Issaquah lunch, 11:30.We will have installation of officers at the restaurant.Drawing was held for special potholders made by Elaine and centerpieces. Winners were: potholders, Peggy Martin; arrangements, Kathleen Leptich, Fran Reed, Helen Usibelli, Marie Wood, Joan Radtke, Marie DeWitt, Jennie Bryden, Sada Craig, Perky Johnson, and Helen Hunt.Drawing for raffle: afghan - Linda Falkenheimer; Black Angus gift certificates - Hazel Kerwin and Helen Usibelli; gift certificate to Price Setters - George, pharmacist at Rose Hill; Fog Horn Restaurant certificate - Phyllis Soperfield; potholders - Margaret Buxton, Mike and Nancy Watts; coat hangers; golf club covers - Tom Bines.Marie DeWitt gave us the highlights of her trip to Russia, very enjoyable.No further business, so meeting adjourned.


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Regular June outing of the year was held at Harry O’s in Issaquah.Seventeen members turned out.Lovely lunch and good service in private room ($7 including gratuity and beverages).After lunch, Marie DeWitt did her usual beautiful job of installing officers for the coming year; lovely corsages of silk flowers made by our Treasurer Elaine Watts.Installed were Lola Stroope, President; Clair Nielsen, Vice president; Elaine Watts, Treasurer; and Hazel Kerwin, Secretary. Beautiful gold bracelets from Jennie Bryden were presented to last year’s officers.Jennie reported in Overlake Hospital, but improving.Glad to have Audrey Johnson able to be with us today, first time out after her hip surgery.One guest, Perky Peterson.Reported Senior Recycling Center is now equipped to handle cardboard.Tentative plans for programs for the year were discussed; good suggestions offered.After lunch, we took a tour of Boehm’s Candy Kitchen.A nice day and good weather.

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Monthly meeting of Nokomis Club was held at Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Grace Thomas, Gladys Gronvold, Joan Radtke, and Helen Usibelli. Tables were decorated with Helen’s collection of glass paper weights from around the world, lovely and interesting collection; potluck lunch with Committee #2 serving; lots of good food.Guest speaker for the day was Kathie Murray, head of City Service Council at City Hall; it is always enjoyable, bringing us up to date on the latest from City Hall; excavations have been done for Senior Center and Public Safety Buildings; three road projects are being started, first one started on Avondale Road; new community project is Bicycle Museum; Redmond Downtown Association Harvest Festival October 10 at Farmers Market Place.Committee starting to work for Redmond’s 75 birthday and Washington State Centennial; need our help on history of Redmond; hope for our continued support of the Inter-service Council, clearing house for all clubs’ activities in Redmond.After speaker was heard, meeting was called to order by new President Lola Stroope.Roll called with 20 members responding.Minutes of May meeting read and approved; also notes on our June outing at Harry O’s and Boehm’s Candy Kitchen.Treasurer report was given by Elaine Watts, Treasurer.Alice Leckner reported on food for Food Bank, $29.96.Sunshine Committee Audrey Johnson reported cards to Clair Nielsen who had a heart attack, Marie Swenson now in nursing home in Issaquah, and Velma Benham whose husband has been ill.Fall Conference to be hosted by Bothell, October 10, at Kings Table on Lake City Way; six members agreed to go.Food Bank money collected today, $32.10.Three of our members work regularly for the Food Bank: Hazel Johnson, Lola Stroope, and Alice Leckner; donations are always badly needed.No further business, so meeting adjourned.


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October meeting of Nokomis held at the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Thelma Brashears, Illa Shelton, Hazel Kerwin, assisted by Frances Reed and Peggy Martin. Frances did the tables with fall leaves and fall flowers.A great buffet was served by Pam Larson, head of the Delicatessen at Q.F.C.; hostesses served apple crisp.After lunch, the meeting was called to order by President Lola Stroope.Roll call responded to by 21 members and 6 guests: Audrey Gorlick, Pam Larson, Millie Smith, Ruth Rosenbach, Marge Dusand, and Edith Hammer.Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.Treasurer’s report given by Treasurer Elaine Watts.Sunshine Chairman Audrey Johnson reported cards sent to Clair Nielsen, Joan Radtke, and Jennie Shobert.Elaine reported she and Sada had been to First Mutual and discussed changing our banking.Alice Leckner reported she has plenty of dishcloths for sale. Also reported she and Lola had bought $32 worth of food for the Food Bank.Pam Larson told us about the deli at Q.F.C. and some of the things they prepared and that they also do catering.Report from Hazel Kerwin and Lola Stroope on the Inter-service Council, Kiwanis Club, and the Downtown Redmond Association are buying banners to decorate for Christmas at $100 each. Motion made by Helen Usibelli and second by Alive Leckner that we donate $50 towards the street banners. Motion carried.Because of illness, Clair Nielsen has had to resign as vice president. Nominations were opened for a new vice president. Jennie Bryden nominated Marie Wood. Alice Leckner made motion that nominations be closed, and the Secretary be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for Marie; seconded by Marian Curry; motion carried. Marie Wood is our new vice president.Report given by Lola and Audrey on the district meeting held at Kings Table, Lake City, October 10, hosted by Bothell.Change of banks discussed; motion made by Marion Curry, seconded by Jennie Bryden, that we move our account to First Mutual. Motion carried.Plans for Thanksgiving dinner discussed.We have quite a few people helping at the Food Bank: Lola, Alice, Hazel J., and Shirley Schultz, and Sada Craig, delivering Meals on Wheels.Collected for Food Bank today, $41.25.No further business, so meeting adjourned.


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The monthly meeting of Nokomis Club was held at Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Jennie Bryden, Elaine Watts, Charlotte Locknae, and Hazel Kerwin. Turkey dinner was served by Committee #1; tables decorated by Elaine Watts; little cornucopias filled with silk flowers.After lunch the meeting was called to order by President Lola Stroope; guests were introduced: Audrey Renfro, Marjorie Reed, Marj Durand, Stephanie Pierce, and Gale Jones.Elaine held a drawing for her crocheted potholders; won by Peggy Martin and centerpieces won by Marion Curry, Helen Usibelli, and Alice Leckner.Roll called with 21 members responding.Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report, balance of $1,154.71 in General Fund.Committee reports: Sunshine: Audrey reporting that Grace Thomas home recuperating from surgery, doing fine; Clair Nielsen now has shingles; cards sent to both.Bicentennial representative Helen Usibelli reported nothing going on at this time; she had attended a meeting before at Bear Creek Country Club when Jean Gardner, the Governor’s wife and State chairperson, was here.Alice Leckner has dishcloths for sale; reported on purchases for the Food Bank, fresh vegetables.Alice and Lola had also been to the Gordon Hauck Special School with our donations; had talked to one of the teachers and found they really do use the cast-offs; need plastic meat trays and plastic jars; also want the Campbell product labels like soup, etc.; they get credit towards athletic equipment.Marie DeWitt reported the postage stamps are turned over to the Eastern Star; money made on the selling of these to collectors, goes to the Emma Chadwick Nursing Home. Please save either the whole envelope or at least include the post office cancellation mark.Report from Hazel Kerwin on Inter-service Council, Kiwanis, and Downtown Redmond Association, with help from clubs and individuals had purchased 18 banners for City streets to start Christmas decorations.December 4 tree lighting ceremony at Justice White House; bands and singing, etc. for entertainment.December 5, Santa will be there for picture taking; carolers will be downtown.Dec. 6, Kiwanis pancake breakfast at Bud’s, 8:00 to 1:30; $4.25 and $2.50 donation to the Food Bank.Their blood drive had 54 people giving.December 5 and 6, huge rummage sale sponsored by the Eastside Service Clubs at Crossroads Shopping Center; proceeds for Special Olympics.Kiwanis again sponsoring a giving tree at Justice White House; place for the sign with local clubs on is still not resolved.New business: Jennie Bryden made motion we make our usual Christmas donation of $25 to Custom Industries; Helen Usibelli seconded; motion carried.Donations asked for cookies for Junior High Bell Ringers at Christmas meeting; volunteers, Marie Wood, Jennie Bryden, Marion Curry, and Peggy Martin.

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Sada Craig volunteered to be co-hostess in place of Cecelia Funk at Christmas meeting; will have our usual gift exchange, not to exceed $5.00.Meeting adjourned.Program was Marie DeWitt with help from Marjorie Reed about her trip to Russia and slides. Thank you, Marie.Money for Food Bank today, $50.40.


One new member today, Audrey Renfro; Audrey was a former Junior Nokomis; welcome also to Audrey Gorlick who joined at October meeting.

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Monthly meeting of Nokomis Club was held at the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Hazel Johnson, Helen Hunt, Loretta LaBrie and Sada Craig; hall was decorated with Christmas tree on the gift table, holly and paper Santa Claus on the tables; looked very festive.Entertainment was a group of Junior High School age children from Faith Lutheran Church – bell ringers and their leader, Mrs. Charles Telford, gave us several great numbers including Christmas songs. Because of school time they came at 12:00 and performed before lunch; bags of cookies were given to each one.Hostesses served my favorite perfection Jell-O salad and Christmas cookies, as it was BYOS and coffee and tea.After lunch the meeting was opened by President Lola Stroope with the flag salute.Roll call was responded to by 18 members.Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Thank you note from Custom Industries read.Treasurer’s report was given, $1,076.71 in General Fund.Sunshine person, Audrey Johnson, reported cards had been sent to Shirley Schultz, Clair Nielsen, Joan Radtke, and Grace Thomas. Clair does not have shingles as first feared, but was back in the hospital; she had sent fruit for the Food Bank.Alice Leckner reported she had a good supply of dishcloths for Christmas gifts. Alice and Lola had purchased $51.l0 worth of carrots and celery for the Food Bank; $27 collected today.Hazel Kerwin reported on the Inter-service Council, all clubs are planning a busy year.Marie Wood reported on the progress of Senior Center.All clubs are interested in getting something for the teenagers of the community-to-do.Under new business, Gladys Gronvold volunteered to take over Telephone Committee for Committee #1, Cecelia Funk unable to do it this year.Members asked to turn in their volunteer hours to the President.It was reported that member Sada Craig won the Rebecca raffle, an afghan.No further business, so meeting was adjourned.Then a Christmas gift exchange was held.


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The monthly meeting of Nokomis Club was held at the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Lola Stroope, Alice Leckner, and Marie DeWitt, with Committee #2. Hall was lovely with Valentine decorations; also had a great lunch.Entertainment was Jan Freeman from the Redmond Library. She reviewed five books for us, all very good; she really does a great job and we all want to read all of them.Meeting was opened by President Lola Stroope with the flag salute. Elaine Watts’ guest for today was introduced: Edna Jennings.Roll was called with 22 members responding; nice to have Velma Benham back with us.Correspondence: a thank you note from Redmond Downtown Association thanking us for our help with Christmas activities.Entry forms from King County District of Women’s Clubs for their $250 scholarship; Helen Usibelli will give them to Freddie Denton at school.Treasurer’s report, $1,038.71 in General Fund; also two $1,000 CDs are maturing in February; they will be moved to the First Mutual Bank with the rest of our banking, these being for the express purpose for scholarships; the accumulated interest will be put in scholarship savings account.Audrey Johnson, Sunshine person, reported cards sent to Naomi Drake, Shirley Schultz, and Joan Radtke who had just lost her husband; cards sent today to Shirley and Bea Reams.Birthdays: Grace Thomas and Audrey Gorlick.Alice Leckner reported on purchases for the Food Bank; $34 collected today.Jennie Bryden appointed to take over as library person to replace Kathleen Leptich.Volunteer hours have been turned in to president.Secretary read the by-laws of the Club; these have to be read three times each year.President announced we would be guests of Kirkland Woman’s Club in March.No further business, so meeting was adjourned.


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The monthly meeting of Nokomis Club was held at the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Velma Benham, Sada Craig, and Marie Wood. After our prayer, a delicious salad was served by our hostesses.Spring flowers were used as centerpieces.Meeting was opened by President Lola Stroope with the flag salute.Roll call with 17 members responding.Minutes of last meeting were read by Marie Wood for Hazel Kerwin as she was in California.Treasurer’s report: two $1,000 CDs for scholarship were transferred from Key Bank to First Mutual Savings; two $1,000 CDs purchased from First Mutual Savings; the interest of CD from Key Bank, of $285.56, was deposited in Scholarship Savings Account; total in account is $1,283.56.General Fund checking account balance is $1,055.07.Moved by Marie Wood, seconded by Peggy Martin, that check be issued in the amount of $20 to Audrey Johnson for stamps and cards used for Sunshine correspondence.Invitation from Kirkland Woman’s Club for luncheon on March 3 at 12:00 noon; will meet at Chamber of Commerce parking lot at 11:30 for those who need rides. Theme is “Roaring Twenties”; those who will be attending are as follows: Marie DeWitt, Alice Leckner, Marie Wood, Jennie Bryden, Peggy Martin, Audrey Gorlick, Audrey Renfro, Lola Stroope, Elaine Watts, Thelma Brashears, and Edna Jennings.Invitation to Art Splash ’88; one of the sponsors is Redmond Downtown Association; will be at Bear Creek Business Park at 17411 NE Union Hill Road. They asked for help, March 26 through April 3. Helen Usibelli offered to help.Information on C.C.A. (tabled).Alice Leckner reported on purchases for January collection of $34.26; February collection was $37.25.Bills: Marie Wood – speaker gifts for remainder of year; also thank you cards, $6.86; moved by Helen Usibelli, second by Edna Jennings that bills be paid; motion carried.Get well cards sent to Peggy Martin, Shirley Schultz, Loretta LaBrie, and Gladys Gronvold. Grace Thomas, Bea Reams, and Shirley Schultz are reported to be doing better.Our entertainment was provided by our own member, Audrey Gorlick. She reported on the history of antique jewelry throughout the centuries; also displayed a few of her own collection of antique jewelry; very interesting; thank you, Audrey.Meeting was adjourned after reading of collect.Next meeting March 25 at 12:00 noon, Committee #1 for refreshments.

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Monthly meeting of Nokomis Club was held at Chamber of Commerce Hall with Frances Reed, Dorothy Brashears, and Ruth O’Dell as hostesses with Committee #1 furnishing food; after our prayer, a delicious lunch was served.Our speaker at this meeting was Bob Brunswick from the King County Superior Court. He explained and answered questions about the purpose of the Diversion Program for ages 12 through 17; very interesting and a much needed program.Meeting opened by President Lola Stroope with flag salute.Roll call of members with 24 responding. Visitors were Irene Reil and Marge Durand.Minutes of last meeting read and approved as read.Sunshine report: cards to Charlotte Locknae, Hazel Johnson, Grace Thomas, Naomi Drake, and Bea Reams.Nokomis Club was well represented at service for Clair Nielsen, our vice president. Lola announced that Clair’s daughter, Mary Lou, was donating a book to the Redmond Library in Clair’s name.Correspondence: spring conference at Kent at Mitzel’s Restaurant, Saturday, April 9; coffee hour, 9:30; meeting, 10:00; reservations for Edna Jennings, Jennie Bryden, Elaine Watts, Marion Curry, and Lola Stroope; Marie Wood is unable to attend.A thank you note was sent to Kirkland Woman’s Club by Lola.After discussion regarding a raffle, it was moved by Loretta LaBrie, seconded by Grace Thomas, that we have a raffle to be held at our meeting of September 30; motion carried. Jennie Bryden appointed as chairman; donations: afghan – Elaine Watts; $20 cash – Alice Leckner; Bear – Edna Jennings; dinner – Helen Usibelli; golf balls - Marie Wood; Illa Shelton will also donate an afghan.Nominating committee appointed as follows: Hazel Johnson, Grace Thomas, and Gladys Gronvold.Alice Leckner reported on Food Bank purchases; $29 was collected at this meeting.Marge Durand joined our Club today.Money collected today: dues, $5; birthdays, $3.Treasurer’s report: Scholarship Savings Account balance, $1,283.56; interest, March, $10.83; new balance: $1,294.30; new checking account balance, $1,061.76; total interest for March was $4.55.After collect, meeting was closed; next meeting will be April 29. BYOS.

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The monthly meeting of Nokomis Club was held at Chamber of Commerce building with hostesses Peggy Martin, Mary Donahue, and Marion Curry. Frances Reed did the decorating with lovely spring flowers. As this was BYOS day, hostesses served salad and cookies.Kathie Murray of City Hall dropped in while we were having lunch to tell us about the Supreme Court to be in Redmond at the High School on May 10 and 11; seniors invited to join in and some to have lunch with high school seniors and justices and watch the afternoon proceedings; several of our members are going.After lunch, meeting was called to order by President Lola Stroope with flag salute and reading of the collect.Roll was called with 25 members responding and three guests were introduced: Dora Sivilia, Venetta Ostrom, and Irene Reil.Minutes of March meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report given by Secretary: working capital $302.26; raffle tickets sold at district meeting, $25; dishcloths, $6.75.Correspondence: a thank you note from Clair Nielsen’s daughter; letter inviting us to the 60th anniversary of Auburn’s Women’s Club on May 14; no action taken.Bills presented: $25 for part of the printing of raffle tickets, to Jennie Bryden – the total bill, $48.03; $10 to Hazel Kerwin for dues for Inner-service Council; motion made by Thelma Brashears, second by Grace Thomas, that the bills be paid; motion carried.Sunshine Chairman Audrey Johnson sending cards to Jennie Shobert, Marie Swenson, and Naomi Drake, just to let them know we are thinking of them.Library Chairman Jennie Bryden reported on books to be bought in memory of deceased members.Lola reported on district meeting in Kent. We are to entertain at Spring Conference in 1989.Marie Woods, Scholarship Chairman, reported Michelle Manwaring was selected; June 9 is awards night at Redmond High School.Helen Usibelli working on Redmond history for the book, “Our Town Redmond”, being put together by members of Marymoor MuseumAlice Leckner reported on dishcloth sales and recycling for the Special School; also Food Bank purchases last time: 2-1/2 crates of fresh lettuce – the produce man at Albertsons giving good buys on produce; money collected today, $45.75.Marie Wood reported on Senior Center, ground breaking to take place in June; also seniors having pancake breakfast Sunday, May 1, from 8:00 to 1:00 at Fuller House, for $2.00.Marie will invite Michelle Manwaring and her mother and Freddie Denton to spring luncheon at May meeting. Freddie is retiring and we want to do something special for her. Helen Usibelli volunteered to get a gift for her. Marie Wood resigned as vice president due to pressures.Nominating Chairman Hazel Johnson, reported Edna Jennings is willing to take vice presidency for the year. Secretary was instructed to cast unanimous ballot for her; vote taken to keep the current slate of officers for next year.

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Hazel Kerwin reported on Inter-service Council meeting; guest at the meeting was Allison Garr from Evergreen Hospital urging everyone to vote for the Hospital Bond on May 17.Helen Johnson of Marymoor Museum to ask for monetary help in the gathering of information on their book –history of Redmond – and now in process of finding a writer; have a publisher, Overlake Publishing of Kirkland; deadline for information is June 1st; hope to have first printing in March of 1989.Dan Rivera of Chamber of Commerce updated us on Third Annual Trade Show May 20 and 21; 110 booths have been rented. Nokomis Club to help man the Inner-service Council booth on the 20th from 3:00 to 5:30; reported on finding a bell, supposed to be from first Redmond school.Rotary Club is sponsoring a Redmond to Spokane bicycle ride July 20 to 25, the money to be raised by sponsorships and pledges. We will be asked to sponsor someone for around $30.Jaycees will have fireworks stand in Mill Creek area June 28 through July 4; play cards once a week with retirees at Cascade Retirement Center; Soroptimists are honoring women of distinction in the area.Lions Club has already raised $1,000 on phone books for Hearing Foundation; will have white canes at stores again; money goes to the Eye Bank, donating a kitchen in the YMCA; also talk of having a Derby queen and car raffle for the Bicycle Derby this year.Kathie Murray, City Hall, working on Human Services, affordable housing, and the 75th birthday of the City.Birthday today, Peggy Martin.Entertainment was Hazel Kerwin giving a brief summary of the Elder Hostel part of her trip to Australia in 1987.No further business, so meeting was adjourned.


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The monthly meeting of Nokomis Club was held at Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Hazel Kerwin, Audrey Johnson, Elaine Watts, and Edna Jennings. Our spring luncheon honoring our scholarship girl and advisors; Committee #2 serving with planned potluck, Swedish meatballs, scalloped potatoes, salads, rolls, etc., and cheese cakes for dessert; table decorations by Elaine Watts.Our guests were Michelle Manwaring, our scholarship girl, and her mother, advisors Anita Page and Freddie Denton, and Elaine Peterson Lind whose mother Helen, had been a member years ago.Michelle was introduced; she plans on teaching and is going to Rick’s College in Rexburg, Idaho. We surprised Freddie Denton with the gift of a yellow rhododendron; she is retiring from the School District; she has been a great advisor and will be missed; we hope she will join us once in a while.After the school guests had to leave, our meeting was called to order by President Lola Stroope, with flag salute.Roll was called with 25 members responding.Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report was given.Birthdays: Thelma Brashears and Illa Shelton; Elaine Watts for April; Gladys Gronvold put in money for her mother who recently celebrated her 100 birthday!Correspondence was read.Bills presented: $5 to Jennie Bryden for material for Nokomis Club banner made to have at the Redmond Trade Fair. Motion made by Helen Hunt and seconded by Marie Wood; motion carried.Alice Leckner reported she needed more dishcloths; Treasurer will order them.Sunshine person Audrey Johnson sent cards to Naomi Drake and Marie Swenson.Raffle chairperson, Jennie Bryden, said books were going pretty good; addition to the raffle was a Teddy bear made by Edna Jennings; and another lovely afghan by Illa Shelton.Helen Usibelli reported on progress of history of Redmond book to be called “Our Town Redmond”.Helen Usibelli and Hazel Kerwin did a shift at the Trade Center for the Inter-service Council; Hazel and Elaine Watts manned the Marymoor booth on Saturday.Donations discussed to Helen Johnston for Marymoor and book “Our Town Redmond”. Marion Curry made the motion that we give $25; second by Edna Jennings; motion carried.Outing for June discussed; decided to go to Harry O’s in Issaquah again this year; they liked it so well last year.Alice Leckner reported on Food Bank purchases. Marie Wood reported on Senior Recycling – doing well.Elaine Watts had a raffle: potholders won by Thelma Brashears; centerpieces, Hazel Johnson and Joan Radtke; corsage, Marj Durand.

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Installation of officers for coming year by Marie DeWitt assisted by Alice Leckner; lovely corsages made by Elaine Watts; thank you, all; Marie has a lovely ceremony which we want to preserve.There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.


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September meeting of Nokomis Club was held in the Redmond Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Grace Thomas and Helen Usibelli, Committee #1` serving; tables were lovely with fall flowers.In the absence of President Lola Stroope, our guest speaker, Kathie Murray, was welcomed by Vice president Edna Jennings. Kathy has been a very willing speaker from City Hall before, always very helpful about answering our questions and bringing us up to date on happenings there. They are having official kick-off for the Centennial on November 10, with open house 4:00 to 7:00 at City Hall and art gallery showing at Justice White House, with local artists the same night sponsored by the newly-formed Redmond Arts Commission; part of the year’s plan is a permanent home for the Old Redmond School bell that was returned to the City this year; combined efforts of Chamber of Commerce and members of Redmond Inter-service Council. Redmond now has a TV channel for advertising – Channel 34 – all clubs are welcome to use it, just contact Kathie for any announcements.After speaker, meeting was opened, roll called with 26 responding. We welcomed four new members today: Faye Sween, Anne Gisle, Dora Sibilia, and Stephanie Pierce.Minutes of May meeting were read and approved.Treasurer gave her annual report.Committee reports: Sunshine, Audrey, had sent cards to Naomi Drake and another today; she is now in nursing home.Library, Jennie Bryden, trying to establish what books have been purchased. We have a recently deceased member, Marie Swenson.Centennial, Helen Usibelli, reported all material in the hands of Nancy Way, the writer putting together the book, “Redmond, Our Town”.Food Bank, Alice Leckner reported on money today; also, dishcloths now available.Correspondence: two nice letters from our newest scholarship girl telling us about her summer; she worked fulltime at Sears Service and thanked us again for her scholarship; another nice note from Kym Murphy, our scholarship girl from 1986. Also a nice letter from Freddie Denton, thanking us for her yellow “rhodie”; yard work is her passion so we know she really is enjoying it.Senior housing, Marie Wood, all bids have to be resubmitted; bids much too high.Birthday persons today: Helen Usibelli, Sada Craig, Faye Sween, Anne Gisle, Edna Jennings Audrey Johnson, Gladys Gronvold, and Helen Hunt.We are asked by the Washington State Federation to help at Spring Convention to watch over exhibits. Motion made by Jennie Bryden that we do so; seconded by Helen Usibelli that we do so.District Convention being held in Kirkland on Saturday, October 8, at Kirkland Woman’s Club; registration at 9:00 a.m.; lunch $6.00; eight signed up to go: Elaine Watts, Marie Wood, Alice Leckner, Audrey Johnson, Marion Curry, Jennie Bryden, Dora Sibilia, and Hazel Kerwin. We will meet in the Chamber parking lot at 8:30 a.m.The raffle Jennie has been working on was held today. Lucky winners were:

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$30 dinner for two – Lucy Rees, Redmond$20 dinner for two - Tony Bryden, Kirkland$20 cash – Amo Marr, Redmondgolf balls – Meirna Thomas (Grace’s daughter-in-law)Teddy bear – Sammy Learypotholders – Sada Craig, Redmondpotholders – Lori Jackson

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October meeting of Nokomis Club was held at Chamber of Commerce Hall, with hostesses Thelma Brashears, Audrey Renfro, and Illa Shelton; tables were decorated for Halloween with carved pumpkins, candles, and autumn leaves; being a BYOS lunch, the hostesses served gingerbread and several different cookies.After lunch the meeting was turned over to two young men from the Redmond Fire Department, Don Sanderson and Tom Morton, who gave us a summary of what happens when you call 911, and a plea for passage of the new City Revenue Bond.The meeting was then called to order by Vice president Edna Jennings, with flag salute and roll call responded to by 24 members.Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.Correspondence was a thank you note from Thelma Brashears for a plant for her 50th wedding anniversary.Elaine Watts, Treasurer, gave her annual report of our finances.The by-laws were read by the Secretary.Sunshine person, Audrey Johnson, reported Naomi Drake is in Lakeview Nursing Home, card was sent this day; reported that past member Ruth Smith’s husband had passed away; card to be sent to her.Librarian Jennie Bryden reported no action on the three books to be purchased for memorials.Helen Usibelli, for Centennial, reported the book, “Our Town Redmond” is progressing; they are running out of funds.To celebrate the City’s 75 birthday, there is to be an open house at City Hall on November 10 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.; also our kick-off for Centennial; also grand opening of new Redmond Arts Commission gallery at Justice White House from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., showcasing Northwest designer craftsmen.Alice Leckner reported on the Food Bank. We collected $47 for September and $46.44 for October; has plenty of dishcloths and colors for sale; she sold seven at the district meeting in Kirkland.Marie Wood reported Senior Recycling going well and has $27 in bank for furnishing the Center if and when it ever gets built; she had also written a letter to The Times newspaper and Bellevue Journal criticizing City Hall for delays of the Center; she can also use any of our help at the reclamation center; Edna Jennings offered the use of her truck for hauling items to the site.Birthdays were Joan Radtke, Marie Wood, and Hazel Kerwin.A report given by the members attending District Convention in Kirkland. State Convention to be held April 27 through 30; to be discussed more at November meeting. Nancy Jones, Co-chairman from King County reported on the Friday night dinner at Marriott Hotel; Nancy Jones phone number at work 7:00 to 4:00, 237-8076. We will work at the quilt show, admission $2.00. Discussed how to raise money for scholarships; motion made to ask for a donation from each club of $1 per member, to be in by January, to Marie Jackson, District Treasurer.Discussed inviting Kirkland Woman’s Club to our January meeting.

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We will be hostesses for spring meeting, April 8; to inquire of Methodist Church and ladies about having it there. Decided to have our usual turkey dinner at November meeting with Committee #2.No further business, so meeting was adjourned.


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November meeting of Nokomis Club was held at Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Jennie Bryden, Elaine Watts, Marj Durand, and Hazel Kerwin, with Committee #2 serving. Due to so many turkey dinners going on in the community, decided to have baked ham with scalloped potatoes, string beans, salads, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin and apple pies.Elaine’s table decorations were lovely.After lunch the meeting was called to order by President Lola Stroope with the flag salute.Roll call responded to by 34 members and four guests: Elaine Lind, Marj. Wyman, Millie Smith, and Lois Case; our new members for the year were introduced; it is so great having these new ladies.Communications: a letter from Carol Stanley of P.T.A. of Lake Washington High School, asking for funds to help start a sustaining program for recovering drug-addicted school children – 9th through 12th grades; Motion made by Helen Usibelli and seconded by Edna Jennings to give them $50. Motion was discussed, vote taken, and motion carried.Treasurer’s report, $1,091.41, balance in General Fund.Sunshine person, Audrey Johnson, sent cards this day to Naomi Drake and Bea Reams.Charlotte Locknae sent in her resignation.Alice Leckner reported on food purchases she and Lola had made for the Food Bank, and a trip to the Special School; these two do a fantastic job. Money collected today for the Food Bank, $67.50.Birthday today, Irene Reil.Several members attended the open house at City Hall on November 10, for the 75th birthday of the City; and dedication of the Old School Bell which will be placed at the new Senior Center when built.Also, new local Arts Museum in Justice White House; Hazel Kerwin accompanied Helen Johnson, Redmond’s representative to the Centennial kick-off celebration at Pike Place Market on November 11.Marie Wood reported no progress at Senior Center. Bids are to be resubmitted.Secretary reported invitation was sent to Kirkland’s Woman’s Club for our January meeting.Discussion of Spring Conference; can’t do much until we have a date.President had a copy of Federated Women’s Club’s cookbook, price $13.50; we will make $2 on the sale of each book; orders to be placed with Jennie Bryden.Volunteers for cookies for the Bell Ringers needed. Helen Usibelli, Audrey Gorlick, Grace Thomas, Mary Donahue, Dorothy Brashears, and Audrey Renfro.We will have a gift exchange for Christmas, not to exceed $5.Reported that Gladys Gronvold going to have eye surgery; good luck to Gladys.Women’s Club is again sponsoring a sewing contest: home economics teachers to be contacted; put on by New Home Company.Hazel Kerwin reported on Inter-service Council, Kiwanis Club, has its giving tree at the Justice White House. Tree lighting ceremony will again be held at Justice White House on December 3.

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Elaine had drawing for her centerpieces, won by Loretta LaBrie, Thelma Brashears, and Marj Durand.New members joining today: Edith Hammer and Elaine Lind. No further business, so meeting was adjourned.


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The December meeting of Nokomis Club met at the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Anne Gisle, Marie Wood, Hazel Johnson, Helen Hunt, and Joan Radtke.Due to the Bell Choir having to get back to their classes, they entertained us before our meeting. They were great!President Lola Stroope called the meeting together with the flag salute.Twenty-three responded to the roll call.Communications: the cookbooks are not here so will make call to find out about them.The District suggested we give a dollar per member for scholarships. Mr. Telford sent letter about continuing scholarships. After a discussion and vote, we decided to give $350 to local scholarship instead. Motion made by Thelma Brashears and seconded by Helen Usibelli.Treasurer’s report by Elaine Watts was not given due to the fact that Elaine was ill.Sunshine report was given by Grace Thomas as Audrey was at home with a broken shoulder. A card was signed and sent to her, Elaine Watts, Loretta LaBrie, and Gladys Gronvold.Alice Leckner gave report on Food Bank. $57.50 collected today.Marie Wood reported on Senior Center; should start in January.There were two birthdays: Venetta Ostrom and Dorothy Brashears.Marge Wyman a new member.Spring Conference March 11 at Methodist Church.LaNay Manwaring, mother of last year’s scholarship recipient, was our guest and presented us with a Christmas tree ornament in lieu of her daughter who couldn’t be there. They were varied and such a nice gesture of gratitude.Hazel Johnson also made us each a darling little ornament for the refrigerator.No further business, so the meeting was adjourned.

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The January meeting of Nokomis Club was held at the Chamber of Commerce Hall, with hostesses Lola Stroope, Edna Jennings, Alice Leckner, Audrey Gorlick, and Marie DeWitt; guests for the meeting were members of the Kirkland Woman’s Club. Food was furnished by both committees; lots of delicious foods and desserts.Our guest speaker was Jan Freeman, Redmond Librarian, who reviewed three books and two children’s books; she is so great; we hate to have her finish.After speaker left, meeting was called to order by President Lola Stroope; roll call was answered by 32 members and 28 guests from Kirkland Woman’s Club, and two other guests: Joan Ingersol and Lois Case. We really had a full house, but we managed; tables were lovely with teapots filled with daffodils and purple and all white tablecloths.Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.Treasurer Elaine Watts is still ailing, so no report.Correspondence: a note from Naomi Drake’s son and from Bea Reams; get well cards sent to Elaine, Naomi, Bea, and Dora Sibilia, who has pulled muscles; also reported that Joan Radtke has some health problems.Committee reports: 16 cookbooks previously ordered had arrived and delivered.Helen Usibelli reported on progress of Centennial book, “Redmond, Our Town”.Spring district meeting to be hosted by our Club, March 11, at Methodist Church. Marion Curry in charge of arrangements; committees to be appointed later.Kirkland Woman’s Club selling Centennial pins at $1.75 and $2.75 as their money-raising project.Lola and Alice reported on Food Bank for December; Young’s Plumbing of Kirkland had donated his fee for a service call to the Bank; altogether $100 was spent.Hazel Johnson, Edna Jennings, Lola Stroope, and Alice Leckner had worked at the Food Bank.Birthdays were Mary Donahue, Grace Thomas, Audrey Gorlick, and Marion Curry.No further business, so meeting adjourned.


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The February meeting of Nokomis Club was held at the Redmond Chamber of Commerce Hall, with hostesses Sada Craig, Marie Wood, Venetta Ostrom, and Elaine Lind; tables were lovely with placemats made of cards, with beautiful red roses and babies breath in white vases tied with red ribbons; very festive; this was BYOS day and the hostesses served delicious Jell-O salads.Our speakers for today were two ladies from Lake Washington High School, one a mother and P.T.A. member, Carol Stanley, the other a teacher Linda Mendinger; they are active in a group to help students that have been through drug treatment, and are helping them to stay on the program. We had donated money towards this program last fall, the money was used to take the students, 15, to a retreat camp in Port Orchard; so far they are seeing great results. We learned about the “DARE” program started by the local police to be taught to sixth graders. Base program for younger adults using puppets to help prepare parents. Thoroughly enjoyable and informative program.Meeting called to order by President Lola Stroope with the flag salute; roll called with 24 members responding and one guest of Marie Wood’: Mary Fisher.Correspondence: Federated day at Olympia on March 17; letter from Kym Murphy, our scholarship student for 1986, giving us a rundown on her two years at Bellevue Community College; has been accepted to Western Washington University at Bellingham in Fall of 1989 to their School of Education.Thank you note from Custom Industries for our Christmas check.Nice note from Audrey Haroldson, President of the Kirkland Woman’s Club.Reports: Marie Wood reported on the Senior Center; bids are in and hopefully ground-breaking and building to start soon, with projected finish in Spring of 1990.Sunshine person, Audrey Johnson, has been sending cards to our ill members; reported that Joan Radtke had been in hospital.Marion Curry reported on scholarships – everything progressing.Jennie Bryden hopes to purchase books that Jan Freeman gave reports on at our January meeting.Alice Leckner sold dishcloths December and January, totaling $15.75, nice little steady income; she also reported on the Food Bank, $70 spent for January: celery, oranges, carrots and cabbages; $55 collected today.Birthdays were Jennie Bryden and Lola Stroope.Treasurer’s report $2,541.55 in General Fund.Bills paid: $5 to State for Non-profit Organization; $10 to Hazel Kerwin for 1989 dues for Inter-service Council.Old business: hosting of District Spring Conference on March 11 at Methodist Church, with registration starting at 9:00, meeting at 10:00, coffee and breads to be served; Marion Curry and Hazel Kerwin in charge of that; plenty of donations were offered for breads: Grace Thomas, Audrey Johnson, and Helen Usibelli in charge of registration.Elaine Watts donating sets of teapot holders to be raffled off. ladies of the church catering the lunch at $6 each; hall rent is costing $150, but it is a great place for the meeting and lunch; they also furnish the coffee for morning; Marion Curry handling affairs for Nokomis and the Church.

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New business: Mary Donahue, Marie DeWitt, and Faye Sween appointed as nominating Committee for officers for next year.April meeting pushed ahead one week to April 21 because of the State Convention; motion was made by Grace Thomas, second by Thelma Brashears, motion carried. Committee #2 serving for March.Washington State Federation of Women’s Club Convention to be at the SeaTac Marriott Hotel on April 27 through 30. We are going to be helping at the Art Show on April 28, 1:30 to 7:30; final details at April meeting.Several of our members are helping out at the second annual Arts Splash to be in the Opportunity Building on March 18 through 26.Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring East Egg Hunt at Marymoor Park on Saturday, March 25, at 11:00 a.m. We have been asked to help fill 2,000 plastic eggs on Wednesday, March 22, at 12:30 at Chamber of Commerce Hall; several members signed up.Being no further business, meeting adjourned.


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The March meeting of the Nokomis Club was held in the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Dorothy Brashears, Audrey Renfro, Frances Reed, and Mary Donahue.Before the meeting, our entertainment, the Senior Citizens, sang several songs for us and were thoroughly enjoyed. They stayed afterwards and ate dessert with us. The hostesses served a wonderful lunch and decorated with beautiful spring flowers.Our President Lola Stroope called the meeting together with the flag salute, followed by roll call of 28 responding. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.Elaine Watts read the Treasurer’s report with $2,629.71 in treasury. $479 of that was earmarked for Senior Center and room furnishing of $2,150.71; $125 paid to United Methodist Church for luncheon. $240 made on the luncheon, $25.50 profit on raffle.Correspondence: Edith Hammer sent a written resignation as of March 15. The District sent word we had to pay the $37 from our group for the district scholarship fund. It was not our decision. A discussion was held on whether or not to buy the Federation book for the Library or not, and it was made a motion by Edna Jennings, to not buy it and seconded by Marie Wood; motion carried. Jennie Bryden suggested we buy three books, “Our Town Redmond” edited by Nancy Way, for the Library. After discussion it was made a motion we do so by Elaine Watts and seconded by Loretta LaBrie. Because the committee for the Centennial needs monies, as Helen Usibelli reported, it was made a motion by Edna Jennings, seconded by Frances Reed that we do so. Motion carried. Many members bought also.Audrey Johnson reported Jennie Shobert not well and sent a card.Those who helped with the egg drive were Venetta Ostrom, Elaine Lind, Peggy Martin, Helen Usibelli, Edna Jennings, and Hazel Kerwin.There was a great picture of Hazel Kerwin in the Eastside Journal.The Vista Lane residents need volunteers to help them in their moving process. If you can help, call 868-1448.Those who helped with the Art Slash were Lola Stroope, Helen Usibelli, Audrey Gorlick, Alice Leckner, and Marion Curry. Lola reminded us to keep track of volunteer hours for district report.Marie Wood reported on progress of City Senior Community Center. They should be breaking ground the 1st or 2nd week of April.April 18 we are invited to kick off for project at City Hall at 4:00 p.m.Marie also reported a spaghetti dinner at Avondale Eagles the 6th of May, to make money for the Senior Center.Alice Leckner reported: $3.75 dishcloths; $53 for Food Bank; last month we had $50.58 and after buying vegetables they had spent $50.50 for the Food Bank.Loretta LaBrie had a birthday.We were reminded to save stamps for Marie DeWitt and collection for Special School.A report on the scholarship was given by Marion Curry. Ansha Salanki was selected by Marian Curry and Lola Stroope, as Jennie Bryden and Helen Hunt, the other committee members, were out of town.

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Inner-service Council reported April 15 through 23 of Redmond for clean-up week. Three dumpsters will be at different locations and City Hall will have a chipper for clippings, etc.Lola Stroope reported that our convention registration fee will be $7.50; $23.13 for dinner if you wish. We are to be there Friday the 28th from 1:30 to 7:30 to sit in the art display room.Edna Jennings said she would make bears to be sold at $25, $28, and $40 and ten percent would be donated to the Nokomis.Meeting adjourned.


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Monthly meeting of Nokomis Club was held at Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Peggy Martin, Faye Sween, Irene Reil, and Loretta LaBrie.The meeting was moved up one week because the W.S.F.W.C. Convention at Marriott Hotel at SeaTac, was on our regular date.Club room decorated with pansy plants and centerpiece of rhododendrons and greens. Being BYOS, hostesses served delicious Jell-O salads. Our guest speaker, Barbara Strange, joined us for lunch. She is Senior Center Supervisor for Redmond; her subject was the new Multi-service Center, $3,000,000 building now starting construction; the official kick-off was April 18 with a projected finish for April 1990; sounds like a very well planned building; we will be watching progress with interest, as our own member, Marie Wood, has been very involved in getting this off the ground and we are dedicated to raise money for furnishings; seniors are sponsoring lasagna dinner at Redmond Eagles on May 6 from 5:00 to 8:00, $4.50 for adults and $2.50 for children.Meeting was called to order by President Lola Stroope; roll called with 24 members and one guest of Audrey Gorlick: Virginia Rush.Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report with $2,500.40 in General Fund; Scholarship Fund $1,068.46.Hazel Kerwin reported on Inter-service Council organizations, all gearing up for various projects: Special Olympics, bike ride to Spokane, bike Derby, clean-up week now going on.Downtown Redmond Association sponsoring Health Fair in Bear Creek Village on May 6 from 11:00 to 5:00; Kiwanis will have its blood mobile there.Correspondence: thank you note from Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Easter egg hunt for our help in stuffing plastic eggs.Reports: Audrey Johnson, Sunshine Chairman, sent cards to Naomi Drake, Jennie Shobert, and Dora Sibilia.Alice Leckner reported $54 collected for the Food Bank.Book, “Our Town Redmond” hopefully finished in July.Marie Wood collecting birthday cards and such to make placemats.Members going to the convention: Lola Stroope and Elaine Watts; voting delegates – Jennie Bryden, Helen Usibelli, Grace Thomas, and Hazel Kerwin; we are to work in the art room from 1:30 to 7:30; will leave Redmond at 8:30 to be there for the morning session.New Business: election of officers for coming year; slate presented by Nominating Committee Mary Donahue, Marie DeWitt, and Faye Sween: Elaine Lind, President; Venetta Ostrom, Vice president; Marion Curry, Secretary; and Elaine Watts, Treasurer. As there were no nominations from the floor, the Secretary was instructed to cast unanimous ballot for the slate as presented. Installation will be in May and we will be entertaining our new scholarship girl, parents, and advisors (counselors).Birthdays: Peggy Martin and Elaine Watts.Edna Jennings brought her bears to sell and take orders.No further business. Meeting adjourned.


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Monthly meeting of Nokomis Club was held at Redmond Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Elaine Watts, Audrey Johnson, Edna Jennings and Hazel Kerwin. Tables were decorated by Elaine Watts: white tablecloths and centerpieces she had made of white and green with gold and blue mortar boards.Food was a planned potluck by Committee #1; lots of good food, as always.This being our luncheon for scholarship girl, our guests were Ansha Salanki and her mother and her school advisor, Charles Telford, and our special guest, Freddie Denton. Ansha gave a short report on her future plans and Freddie reported on her retirement.After lunch and guests had left, our meeting was called to order by President Lola Stroope; roll call responded to with 28 members present.Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report was given.Correspondence: approval for funds from Columbia Choir, an Eastside Association; note from Kathie Murray asking people to be on ad-hoc committees to make recommendations on boundary lines for Redmond; workshop to be June 1, 7:00 p.m., Rose Hill Junior High.F.W.C. looking for new logo for conservation.Alice Leckner reported on contributions to Gordon Hauck School and relayed their thanks.Hazel Kerwin reported on Inter-service Council that Redmond now has a Mason’s Lodge here – a first.Sunshine Chairman, Audrey Johnson, reported cards sent to Gladys Gronvold, Jennie Shobert, Joan Radtke, and Hazel Kerwin (for broken cheek); reported that Gladys Gronvold had passed away, services were this morning; memorial for her was discussed. Marion Curry made motion seconded by Helen Usibelli, that we table that until September.Report on Washington State Federation of Women’s Club Convention by Jennie Bryden, Lola Stroope, Elaine Watts, and Hazel Kerwin; main interest was the beautiful centennial quilt display.Marie Wood gave report on Senior Center progress and the lasagna dinner at Redmond Eagles was a success.Alice Leckner on Food Bank - $52 collected today.New business: June outing – decided to go to the “Honey Farm” in Snoqualmie on June 30, price $7.75 includes gratuity; to meet in Chamber parking lot at 11:00 and carpool.Installation of officers was done by Alice Leckner; great job using the ceremony prepared by Marie DeWitt; lovely corsages by Elaine who also had presented them to our guests. The Club gave Lola Stroope a paper weight made of Mt. St. Helen’s ash (to add to her collection) in appreciation of all her dedicated service. Thank you, Lola.Loretta LaBrie made motion to discuss raising our Club dues to $10 a year, seconded by Thelma Brashears, motion carried. New dues to start September, 1989.Hostesses for September will be Helen Usibelli, Grace Thomas, and Illa Shelton.There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.


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The September meeting of the Nokomis Club was held in the Redmond Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostess Helen Usibelli and Committee #1 serving. The tables were decorated beautifully with fall flowers.Our guest speaker, Kathie Murray, was introduced by Elaine Lind. She brought us up to date on what is happening in Redmond: parks, roads, and new Senior Center.After the speaker, the President opened the meeting with the reading of the minutes and roll call. Twenty-seven people responded.Treasurer gave her annual report. The motion was made and seconded to pay bills.Committee reports: Sunshine, Audrey reported sending cards to Joan Radtke, Jennie Shobert, Grace Thomas, Marie DeWitt, and Elaine Watts.Library, Jennie Bryden reported on setting up a book at the Library for Gladys Gronvold, possibly something about dancing.Inner-service Council, Hazel Kerwin said not much activity.Dishcloth sales, Alice Leckner reported sales of $7.50.Food Bank, Lola Stroope reported spending $52.58 and collecting $49 in September.Centennial – Helen Usibelli reported that the books are now at press.Senior Center, Marie Wood reported that the Center was coming along nicely and is about two-thirds completed.Birthdays, Joan Radtke, Helen Hunt, Hazel Johnson, Helen Usibelli, Anne Gisle, Edna Jennings, and Audrey Johnson.The October hostesses will be Thelma Brashears, Audrey Renfro, and Edna Jennings.No further business; the meeting was adjourned.

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Meeting Minutes, October, 1989

The October meeting of the Nokomis Club was in the Redmond Chamber of Commerce Hall with Thelma Brashears, Audrey Renfro, and Edna Jennings hostesses; a delicious salad and cookies were served by the hostesses. The tables were lovely with new tablecloths made and donated by Edna Jennings. She also had darling little nut cups by each place setting.Our President Elaine Lind opened the meeting by having our guest speaker, who is the substance abuse chairman for drug and alcohol abuse, bring us up to date on how things are progressing since she spoke to us last year. We appreciate the hard work they are putting into this project to help our young people.The President called the meeting to order with roll call and 26 responding. Elaine Watts gave the Treasurer’s report of $2,867 with $759 earmarked for the Senior Center room, leaving us with a balance of $2,108.Audrey Johnson for the Sunshine Committee reported sending cards to Jennie Shobert and Naomi Drake. No reports from Librarian Jennie Bryden; history, Hazel Johnson, or Centennial Helen Usibelli; Hazel Kerwin gave us a report on the Inner City Council; what is to be done on domestic violence; a home in Bothell for needy family. The first Saturday in December is the Christmas tree lighting and a nursery being developed near Marymoor. April, 1990, will be the first census count.Alice Leckner reported sales of dishcloths.Birthdays were celebrated by Hazel Kerwin, Marie Wood, Faye Sween, and Alice Leckner.Lola Stroope gave report on Food Bank of $47.58, spending $47 on groceries, and new collection of $54.Marie Wood gave report on the Senior Center. They are two-thirds done. A wood carving, big and beautiful, will be in center of City Hall.New business: Edna Jennings presented the Nokomis Club with new white tablecloths. They are lovely. Thank you note to be sent.Timberline bazaar, November 4, 9:00 to 4:00.Hazel Kerwin needed another hostess for November to replace Jennie.Hostesses will be Elaine Watts, Hazel Kerwin, Peggy Martin, and Stephanie Pierce.No further business, meeting was adjourned.


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Meeting Minutes, November, 1989

The November meeting of Nokomis Club met in the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Hazel Kerwin, Jennie Bryden, Peggy Martin, and Elaine Watts. Tables were decorated with the Thanksgiving theme by Elaine Watts. A wonderful dinner was prepared for the event. Committee #1 helped prepare the food.After lunch, the meeting was called to order by our President Elaine Lind.Roll call responded with 25 members and a guest was brought by Marie Woods: Elaine Beba.The minutes were read and approved.Treasurer’s report given.Historian Hazel Johnson reported she would be bringing scrapbook soon.Alice Leckner collected $12 for dishcloths.Lola Stroope reported that the Food Bank is really in need and that they had spent $57 for groceries and collected $55.25 for this month. Elaine Watts gave report on Centennial Days at Marymoor. Marie Wood reported that she needed support at the meetings at City Center to help keep perspective on the Senior Center being built.Elaine Lind celebrated her birthday this month.New business: Elaine Watts brought letter of resignation from Judy Wood.Next month is our usual gift exchange and a sack lunch. Hostesses will be Hazel Johnson, Helen Hunt, Sada Craig, and Anne Gisle. Cookies to be brought for bell ringers.Edna announced she would give 10 percent of sales of her items brought to the Nokomis Club.Elaine Lind thanked the hostesses for our wonderful luncheon and Elaine Watts for the beautiful centerpieces.Meeting adjourned.


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Meeting Minutes, December, 1989

The December meeting of the Nokomis Club met in the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Hazel Johnson, Helen Hunt, Sada Craig, and Anne Gisle. Tables were decorated by Elaine Watts.Mrs. Telford brought her bell ringers to play for us and we had them perform before lunch so they could get back to school. It is always fun to hear this group. They were each presented with cookies upon departure.After we ate our lunch of delicious salads and cookies provided by hostesses, the meeting was called to order by our President Elaine Lind, with flag salute and reading of the collect. Roll was called with 25 members answering.Minutes of the November meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report given by Elaine Watts with $2,297.46 working capital.Correspondence: a letter inviting us to the Kirkland Woman’s Club in March.A motion was made and carried that we send $50 to Custom Industries. Hazel Kerwin reported on Inner Services. The Redmond Downtown Association needs $75,000 to beautify the downtown area for the Good Will Games. The new Masonic Lodge is getting more involved with local politics.Art Splash is on the sixth of April this next year.Hazel is leaving for a while so Helen Usibelli will represent her at the Inner Service meetings until she returns.Lola Stroope reported they spent $56.63 on the Food Bank.Marie Wood needs support at City Hall concerning the Senior Center. Motion made by Helen Usibelli and seconded by Illa Shelton to invite Mayor Marchione to the January meeting to answer questions about the Senior Center. Motion carried.Birthdays this month are Venetta Ostrom and Dorothy Brashears.Jennie Bryden made motion that we do not donate to Carl Hagen’s request for donations to help pursue his running; seconded by Marie Wood; motion carried.The people who brought cookies were thanked as well as the hostesses.The collect was read and the meeting adjourned.After the meeting the gift exchange was held.


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Meeting Minutes, January 1990

The regular meeting of Nokomis Club was held at the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Lola Stroope, Alice Leckner, Marie DeWitt, and Audrey Gorlick. Potluck with Committee 2 serving.Guest speaker was Jan Foreman on three fiction books: “Enlightening Delilah Chesney”, “Miss Willie” by Janice Giles, and “Magic Flute” by Ibotson E; and three non-fiction: “Blindfold Horse” by Guppy S.; “Ancient Noodles” by B. Ling Su Hua Ling Chen, and “Hollyhocks and Lambs” by Hardie; “Views from Thornhill”. Jan is, as always, fun to listen to.President Elaine Lind called the meeting to order by leading us in the flag salute. Roll was called with 23 present. Minutes were read and approved. Elaine Watts was ill so we had no treasurer’s report.Reports: Audrey Johnson was absent for Sunshine report so cards were sent to Audrey, Elaine Watts, and Loretta LaBrie; Historian Hazel Johnson said she brought scrapbook for people to look at; Librarian Jennie Bryden gave several “Our Town Redmond” books to the Librarian as memorials for several members,.Food Bank: Lola Stroope reported on spending $59.47.Helen Usibelli reported no meeting of Inner Service.Marie Wood, Senior Center, reported that the finishing touches are in progress, rug laying and painting.Marian Curry counted 20 to 25 people who will be going to Kirkland Woman’s Club on March 1. We will meet at our Club house at 11:00 o’clock to pool rides.The February luncheon is a BYOS with Marie Wood, Edna Jennings, and Marjorie Wyman hostesses.Our President thanked the hostesses, and the meeting was adjourned.


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The February meeting of the Nokomis Club was held in the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses, Committee #2, Marie Wood, Edna Jennings, and Marjorie Wyman serving a delicious dessert.The by-laws were read while waiting for guest speakers to arrive. Roll call was responded to by 22 members.Drs. McIntyre and Hamby were the guest speakers on eye care. Dr. McIntyre goes all over the world to help people with their eyes. He is going to Malaysia to visit with the Sultan of Slangas. Many interesting questions and answers during discussion period.Custom Industries sent thank you note. Twenty people signed to go to Kirkland March 1 to the Woman’s Club luncheon. Will meet at 11:00 to pool rides for those who want to go.Treasurer had no report.President reported on luncheon at Justice White House and census that is coming up.Sunshine, Audrey Johnson, sent cards to Lola, Shirley, Elaine Watts, Audrey O’Dell and Jennie Shobert for January and February.No Inner Service meeting.Lola Stroope reported spending for groceries $47.47 and collecting $54.97.Marie Wood gave report on Senior Center.Birthdays for February, Lola Stroope and Jennie Bryden.We are still recycling at Redmond and will keep that as our project.The meeting was adjourned with the reading of the collect.

Jennie Bryden, Secretary Pro-tem

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Meeting Minutes, March 1990

The March meeting of the Redmond Nokomis Club was held in the Redmond Chamber of Commerce Hall with 23 members attending. The hostesses were Faye Sween, Dorothy Brashears, and Frances Reed. The tables were decorated with Easter egg baskets and flowers.After the lunch, our President Elaine Lind called the meeting together. Roll call and minutes were read of last meeting.Treasurer’s report by Elaine Watts that we have a total of $2,087.83 in our account.Audrey Johnson reported sending cards to Jennie Bryden, Lola Stroope, Jennie Shobert, and Naomi Drake.Lola Stroope gave report on Food Bank and spent $55.02 in February for groceries.Marie Wood reported that the Senior Center is opening soon. They will be selling navy blue sweat shirts with Celebrate Redmond printed on them.Alice Leckner reported $2.25 collected for dishcloths.Loretta LaBrie celebrated a birthday.Venetta Ostrom, Audrey Gorlick, and Elaine Lind will attend the district meeting.New business: We received blanks to fill out for a deserving volunteer and we elected Marie Wood. She will attend the Bellevue Community College meeting on April 24 and be honored for outstanding volunteer services to the community. We are proud of you, Marie.For the program, Venetta had asked the Station 11 firefighters to come and four of them responded. Three were men and one woman who took blood pressure of those who wished. While the speaker was telling us about their service to our community, they were interrupted with a summons to a fire, but not before he had told us that they have three full-time stations and are at present building a medic station behind the fire hall. Every time a call comes in, 60 percent of them are aid calls and it is very important to assist the person in need if you are at that scene, and how to do it. If you need help to always use 911. Recycling plant in Redmond gives $1,000 yearly to them for medic supplies. While the three men answered the call that came in, the woman gave us answers to questions concerning blood pressure and how to control it. A very interesting program.

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The April meeting of the Nokomis Club met in the Redmond Chamber of Commerce with 18 members present. The lunch was a BYOS and a rhubarb cake for dessert. Very yummy!The tables were beautifully decorated with white dogwood and yellow azaleas. Jennie Bryden, Audrey Johnson, Peggy Martin, and Mary Donahue were the hostesses. After lunch we were entertained by the Redmond Women’s Chorus. Always fun to hear them. Marie Wood did a special rendition! The guests were served lunch afterward.The meeting was called to order by our President Elaine Lind. Roll call and minutes were read and the treasurer’s report by Elaine Watts, with balance of $2,065.60.Committee reports: Sunshine, Audrey Johnson, reported sending cards to Shirley Schultz, Lola Stroope, and Jennie Shobert. She had a card from Jennie stating how much she enjoyed hearing from us, and she sent a donation to the Food Bank.Alice Leckner reported $5.75 collected for dishcloths.Lola Stroope reported $63 collected for the Food Bank.Marie Wood reported that the scholarship student had been selected. Jennie Bryden had no report from the Library, but asked to resign from that position.New business: Marie Wood reported she did not go to the luncheon in Bellevue in recognition of services to the community as they had already selected a candidate. She asked for lots of support for recycling as it is losing ground. Introduced her guest, Ruth Smith, who said she would like to rejoin.Peggy Martin invited everyone to her and Darrell’s 50th ; congratulations.Venetta gave report on spring conference in Issaquah.Jennie Bryden presented lovely banner to the Nokomis Club.A motion was made by Grace Thomas that the present officers be unanimously voted in; motion seconded; motion carried; installation set for next month.Next month will be Committee #2 serving.After thanking the hostesses, the President closed the meeting.


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The May meeting of the Nokomis Club was held in Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Elaine Watts, Hazel Kerwin, Elaine Lind, and Venetta Ostrom; tables were decorated by Elaine Watts with lovely spring colors.Food was potluck with Committee #2 serving. This being our scholarship guest day, we were honored by our girl for this year, Claudia Ulici, her mother, Ana, and Advisor Mrs. Hargraves. Claudia was introduced by the Scholarship Committee chairman, Helen Usibelli. Most outstanding girl, native of Romania, only in the U.S. for four years; couldn’t speak English when she came; she is an outstanding student; all tough classes; plays the violin and teaches first graders the violin; she and her family have formed an orchestra; mother is a nurse. I think five children, all doing well, going to college, etc.; she will be going to Northwest Bible College or now called Northwest College of Assembly of God, because she likes their atmosphere; she will be taking education classes and has volunteered for daycare and will be holding down two jobs this summer; we wish her well.Meeting was called to order by President Elaine Lind with flag salute and roll call answered by 23 members. Two guests: Elaine Watt’s daughter, Dusty Blair, and Judy Airies Lang.Minutes of the last meeting were read by Hazel Kerwin, Secretary Pro-tem.Treasurer’s report given by Elaine Watts, $2,988.50.Reports: Helen Usibelli reported for June outing. We will be going to Geni’s in Duvall; to meet at Chamber of Commerce Hall, 11:00 o’clock, June 2.Audrey Johnson, Sunshine Committee, cards sent to Jennie Shobert and Naomi Drake.Reports on new Senior Center: they serve lunch Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, $1.75; no reservations, first come first serve; window opens at 10:00 a.m.; dances third Wednesday of the month, 1:00 to 2:30, $1.75; big crowd for first one; grand opening June 2.Birthdays, Illa Shelton, Thelma Brashears, Marjorie Wyman, and Audrey Johnson for June.Installation of the next year’s officers installed by Alice Leckner; lovely corsages of red roses made by Elaine Watts presented to each; she also had made corsages for the scholarship girl, her mother, and the advisor; we are lucky to have such a talented gal.Meeting adjourned until next September.

Hazel Kerwin, Secretary Pro-tem

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The September meeting of the Nokomis Club met in the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Helen Usibelli, Grace Thomas, and Illa Shelton as hostesses. The tables had beautiful fall dahlias as centerpieces. Food was potluck with Committee #1 serving.Kathie Murray was our guest speaker and very interesting as usual. She brought us up to date on what has been accomplished the past year in Redmond and what is anticipated this year.Meeting was called to order by our President Elaine Lind by flag salute and roll call being answered by 20 members. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Marion Curry, Secretary, and treasurer’s report given by Elaine Watts, $3,029.57. Elaine was wondering if the scholarship was going to be used. She hadn’t heard from Claudia who had received it. Marie Wood said she would investigate.Audrey Johnson, Sunshine Committee, reported sending cards to Shirley and Jennie. Lola sent one to Audrey. President thanked them for card sent to her brother.Alice Leckner, dishcloths, $21.75.Hazel Johnson, historian, has three pictures of scholarship girl and her mother for scrapbook.Marie Wood is working at the recycling and reported no junk mail, telephone books, or plastics to be recycled. Lola Stroope reported on the Food Bank; had $56.The president closed the meeting by thanking the hostesses.The next hostesses will be Thelma Brashears and Audrey Renfro. BYOS.


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The October meeting of the Nokomis Club met in the Chamber of Commerce Clubhouse with hostesses Hazel Johnson, Sada Craig, Anne Gisle, and Helen Hunt; tables were decorated with chrysanthemums and red leaves for Halloween.The President and vice present were absent so Marion Curry called the meeting to order. Hazel Kerwin read the minutes and they were corrected and approved.Elaine Watts reported $3,500 in our treasury as of now; $15 for dishcloths, and $8 for birthdays. The scholarship girl has received her $300 tuition at her college.Committee reports: Audrey reported sending cards to Lola, Jennie, Elaine Lind, and Naomi Drake.Alice Leckner, $10 for dishcloths and things donated delivered to the Hauck School. Lola reported spending $48 for fresh vegetables for the Food Bank and collected $28 for next buying.Marie Wood reported that a man from Duval is going to help one day a week with the recycling.No report from fall conference as no one went.A letter was sent to Kirkland Woman’s Club to come to our January meeting. Anna Riecke, 822-1442.The motion was made by Jennie Bryden and seconded by Loretta LaBrie to join the Inner-service Council at a fee of $10 to join. Motion was carried and Hazel Kerwin will attend, representing us.The Thanksgiving date was changed to the last Thursday of the month, November 30.Thelma Brashears made a motion and Audrey Johnson seconded it to give money instead of gift exchange this year at Christmas. Motion carried.No more business, so meeting was adjourned.


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Meeting Minutes, November, 1990

The November meeting of the Nokomis Club met in the Chamber of Commerce Clubhouse with 25 members answering roll. A wonderful post-Thanksgiving dinner was hosted by Elaine Watts, Jennie Bryden, Hazel Kerwin; Elaine Watts decorated the tables with Thanksgiving decorations.President Elaine Lind called the meeting together with flag salute.Minutes were read and approved.Treasurer’s report by Elaine Watts stated we have $3,041.67 balance.Guests were introduced: Gladys Nabors, Ann ?, and Anna Lee Balkow.Old business: a motion was made by Grace Thomas, seconded, and passed that we gift our money donation in place of gift exchange to the Avondale Lutheran Church. Jennie Bryden took that money, $137 for her church.Committee reports: Sunshine – Audrey reported sending cards to Naomi Drake and Jennie Shobert.Grace Thomas and Alice Leckner reported visiting Naomi Drake and Bea Reams and how happy they were to see them.Illa Shelton and Elaine Lind thanked the club for their cards.Hazel Kerwin reported sending flowers to Frances Reed on her golden wedding anniversary. Presented a bill for $10, which was voted on for Elaine Watts to pay.Alice Leckner reported she needed to order more dishcloths and that she had $13.50 from selling same.Lola Stroope reported spending $28.75 last month for the Food Bank, with $5 left over; collected $40.60 for December.Marie Wood reported that the recycling department had sent $1,000 for the aid car; $1,000 to hospice; and $500 to Food Bank. Isn’t that wonderful! She also stated that the Redmond Eastside Recycling was the first RSVP station started.Elaine Lind celebrated a birthday this past month. She also thanked the hostesses for their wonderful turkey luncheon.The December meeting will be BYOS with Thelma Brashears, Audrey Renfro, Venetta Ostrom, and Joan Radtke, hostesses.There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned with the collect.


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The Nokomis Club met in the Chamber of Commerce Hall with 21 members answering roll. Our President Elaine Lind was ill and Vice president Venetta Ostrom was absent, so Marion Curry conducted the meeting and Hazel Kerwin was Secretary Pro-tem.The minutes were read and approved.Elaine Watts reported $3,129.44 in our treasury.Jennie Bryden reported $150 donated to their church for two families; food and clothing. Jennie Shobert donated $20 to the Food Bank along with a letter from her. Marie Wood suggested that the cookies that were brought for entertainers, be sold. Jennie made motion, Helen seconded it. The Food Bank received $73; Hazel Kerwin made motion to send $50 to Custom Industries, Dorothy Brashears seconded it; motion carried.Marie Wood made a report on the burning of the Recycling Center; it is to be rebuilt by the Fire Department. In the meantime there are temporary drops for use at some location. The building will be constructed of metal and open from 8:00 to 6:00.Hazel Kerwin reported nothing happening at this time on Inner-service Council; tabled for now.There was $13.50 donated to Food Bank and cookie sale, $6.Happy birthday was sung to Dorothy Brashears.The hostesses were thanked and the hostesses for the January meeting are Lola Stroope, Alice Leckner, Marie DeWitt, Audrey Gorlick, and Marie Wood.No further business so the meeting was adjourned.


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Meeting Minutes, January, 1991

The January meeting of the Nokomis Club met in the Chamber of Commerce Hall and approximately 26 members of the Kirkland Woman’s Club visited with us for a wonderful luncheon planned by our hostesses Lola Stroope, Alice Leckner, Marie Wood, Edna Jennings, Marie DeWitt, and Audrey Gorlick. The hall was set up and decorated beautifully.The Redmond Librarian gave us a preview of several books she has in the Library. She always does such a good job.Because we were entertaining and had no pressing business, our business meeting was omitted.


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The February meeting of the Nokomis Club met in the Chamber of Commerce Hall with 20 members answering roll call. The hostesses, Thelma Brashears, Frances Reed, and Mary Donahue provided us with sandwich makings, using the ham that was left over from our January meeting. A wonderful cake dessert followed.The meeting was called to order with the flag salute and reading of the collect.We had a guest speaker from the Evergreen Hospital Care Unit located at the Medical Center in Redmond, Orlando Nomois. He gave a very informative talk on the assistance they give to help people get home health assistance. He has a staff of three to 18 people.Roll was called with 20 members present. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report read, and Elaine said we need to send $5 to the District for non-profit organization.Audrey Johnson was absent due to cataract surgery so we sent her a card, and Shirley Schultz. A motion was made by Alice Leckner that we give $25 to Audrey for cards and stamps. Thelma Brashears seconded the motion. It was approved.Lola Stroope reported $117.50 for the Food Bank, November through January 8. $23.50 in January and $30 for February.Elaine Lind, our president, appointed Irene Reil, Loretta LaBrie, and Illa Shelton on the nominating committee for next year’s officers. The President thanked the committee. The meeting was adjourned with the reading of the collect.


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The March meeting of the Nokomis Club met in the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Edna Jennings, Irene Reil and Marjorie Wyman; Committee #2 serving; Easter decorations with lots of rabbits made by Edna.After lunch the meeting was opened by President Elaine Lind; roll call responded with 20 members present and one guest, the sister of Edna’s, Willa McIntosh.No minutes due to absence of Secretary Marion Curry.Treasurer’s report, balance of $3,333.84.Old business: noneNew business: Election Committee Chairman Irene Reil announced their choices for officers, 1991 and 1992: President, Venetta Ostrom; Vice president, Helen Usibelli; Secretary, Jennie Bryden; and Treasurer, Elaine Watts.Elaine Lind made motion that nominations be closed; seconded by Edna Jennings.Sunshine Committee, Audrey Johnson, reported sending cards to Jennie Shobert and Grace Thomas.Lola Stroope reported $53.50 for two months, January and February, and March, $51; will use for Food Bank in April.Marie Wood for recycling – ready to start the new recycling building. City gave them a permit and volunteer firemen and, hopefully others, will help build it. Petitions going around to stop the Parks Department from dropping age limit to 50 years at Center.Helen Usibelli reported Scholarship Committee is ready.District meeting in Auburn in April and Venetta and Elaine Watts plan to go.State convention in Olympia on April 25. No one is going from here.Entertainment: two police officers from Redmond, Sam McQuade, accident prevention investigator for 8 years, and Ron Schultz, 3-1/2 years. They showed slides and talked about importance of seat belts; not responsible for anyone in your car over 16; they are not writing tickets for non-users; each passenger responsible for own ticket.There will be seven new traffic lights in Redmond.Meeting adjourned.


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The April meeting of the Nokomis Club met in the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Peggy Martin, Audrey Johnson, Hazel Kerwin assisted; a delicious rhubarb dessert was served. The Redmond Women’s Chorus entertained us with their singing; always fun to have them.Our President Elaine Lind opened the meeting. Roll call responded with 21 members. Minutes were read b y Marion Curry, Secretary, and Treasurer Elaine Watts reported a balance of $3,335.21.No old business.New business: Frances Reed sent in resignation. She will be missed.The new slate of officers was elected without further nominations and the officers will be installed in May with Alice Leckner doing the installing.Sunshine Committee Audrey Johnson sent cards to Cecelia Funk and Loretta LaBrie.Scholarship Helen Usibelli reported that Rebecca Ashburn was chosen and Mr. Mac, the Councilor, will accompany to May meeting.Alice Leckner reported $5.25 from dishcloth sales.Lola Stroope reported spending $102 accumulated Food Bank money with $8 remainder for the next month.Venetta and Elaine Watts went to Auburn for district meeting and enjoyed an Oriental luncheon at the Episcopal Church. Venetta gave a report.Birthdays: Peggy Martin, Elaine Watts, and Shirley Schultz.There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.


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The May meeting of the Nokomis Club met in the Chamber of Commerce Hall with 23 members answering roll call. The hostesses were Elaine Lind, Venetta Ostrom, Elaine Watts, and Marion Curry. Elaine Watts decorated the tables with graduation in mind as we were having our girl, whom we gave a scholarship to, and her mother as guests. The student advisor came also. Rebecca gave us a thank you and the Councilor, Mr. Mack, also talked about how proud he was of Rebecca.The meeting was called to order by President Elaine Lind. Minutes were read and approved and Treasurer Elaine Watts reported a balance of $3,255.Reports: Jennie Bryden reported that we would be attending the Carillon for lunch for our June outing. Twenty reservations were to be made.Everyone is to meet June 14 at 11:15 at the Clubhouse if you like to share rides.Lola Stroope reported $1.30 left over from last grocery shopping and $38 collected today towards the Food Bank, $35.Marie Wood wanted to thank Hazel Johnson for the money donated from the Rebeccas to the Senior Recycle Center for their first year’s celebration. Hazel said all the Rebeccas should be thanked.Alice Leckner said she was out of dishcloths and needed to order more. She will be given money toward that.Audrey reported no one sick to send cards to.New business: A motion was made that we increase our Scholarship Fund and after discussion it was decided we should increase it to $400 making it $500 total for next year. The motion was made and seconded to that effect. Everyone approved. A motion was also made and seconded, and approved, that we give the money that had been allocated to the Senior Center to the Scholarship Fund.Alice Leckner agreed to continue on with dishcloths as long as health permitted. Lola Stroope suggested we honor Marie DeWitt as her 90th birthday was approaching. A $50 gift was given to her.The birthday girl this month was Loretta LaBrie.Installation of our new officers was officiated by Alice Leckner: President, Venetta Ostrom; Vice president Helen Usibelli; Secretary, Jennie Bryden; Treasurer, Elaine Watts.Elaine Watts presented each with a beautiful corsage.The outgoing officers were thanked and the meeting was adjourned.


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The September meeting of the Nokomis Club met in the Chamber of Commerce Hall with 20 members present. The hostesses were Grace Thomas, Illa Shelton, Marie Wood, and Helen Usibelli. The tables were decorated with yellow placemats and lovely Fall dahlias. Lunch was potluck by Committee #2.Our guest speaker was Kathie Murray of City Hall with much information on the planning that is going on to take Redmond into the future.Meeting was called to order by our new President Venetta Ostrom. Minutes were read, corrected, and approved. Treasurer Elaine Watts reported sending $400 to our scholarship girl and having a balance of $3,320.94 as of September 27, 1991.Helen Usibelli’s son did a great job helping her get our new yearbooks out – a whole new printing – yellow cover and our same logo.Alice has new dishcloths.Food Bank had $2.50 “seed” and $32.50 today, for a total of $35 for September.Marie Wood reported that the Recycle Center had been broken into, but the culprits were caught and restitution made.We received an invitation to lunch from Patty Mash at Kirkland Woman’s Club on February 6, 1992.Saturday, October 5, is the Semi-annual Fall Conference – Elaine Watts and Venetta plan to attend; $7.50 each at Fall City.Helen Usibelli announced a special program of Marymoor Museum on October 25, club meeting.The meeting was closed with the collect.

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The October meeting of the Nokomis Club at Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Anne Gisle, Sada Craig, Helen Hunt, and Hazel Johnson. Hall decorated very lovely with Fall decorations; hostesses served delicious pumpkin pies.Vice president Helen Usibelli introduced our guest speaker, Ray Fowler, curator of Marymoor Museum. He gave a nice talk about the Museum and a slide show on Eastside women at 1989 Centennial project by King County Historical Society. Very good; one of our own members, Elaine Watts, of the Perrigo family was featured.Meeting opened by President Venetta Ostrom with 21 members answering roll call.Minutes of September meeting read and approved.Treasurer’s report, balance of $3,551.09.Sunshine Committee – reported cards sent to Hazel Kerwin and Jennie Shobert; card today to Peggy Martin.Alice Leckner reported on dishcloths.Lola Stroope on Food Bank, $47.25 collected today.Lola and Alice have been to Gordon Hauck School with their usual load of recyclables.Marie Wood reported on Recycling Center.Audrey Gorlick reported Library is now open seven days a week.Hazel Johnson brought the scrapbook to turn over to new historian, Irene Reil. Hazel has done a great job. Members should read and enjoy it.A discussion on possibilities if we should have to move if and when the Chamber of Commerce makes a move. Motion made by Jennie Bryden, seconded by Hazel Kerwin, to give $20 to Marion Curry, our new Sunshine Chairman, for stamps and cards. Motion carried.A big thank you for years of faithful service by Audrey Johnson.Venetta and Audrey Gorlick gave report on the Fall Conference in Fall CityHostesses reminded to get a replacement if they are unable to serve.Meeting adjourned.


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The November meeting of Nokomis Club met at the Chamber of Commerce Hall.Hostesses Hazel Kerwin, Jennie Bryden, Stephanie Pierce, Audrey Gorlick and Elaine Watts.Elaine did the table decorations so beautifully. Thank you, Elaine.Our turkey dinner (done mostly by Hazel Kerwin) was great, after which Helen Usibelli read some really interesting information on our Pilgrim Fathers.President Venetta called the meeting to order with the flag salute.Treasurer’s report by Elaine Watts, $3,033.86 balance.Alice Leckner reported that she now has more dishcloths.Audrey Gorlick reported that the Library now has flyers on the videos available.Lola and Alice reported on last month Food Bank purchases. Today our Food Bank collection was $567.50.The Club again decided to put our Christmas exchange presents’ money towards gifts for the needy.Hazel Kerwin made the motion to let the Avondale Lutheran Ladies prepare the baskets and distribute them. It was so ordered and Jennie Bryden was given the $123.45 to pass to them.Recycle report by Marie Wood says everything going well. They now take magazines, but please wash glass and cans and remove as much labels as possible.The meeting was adjourned after the collect.As I will not be here for the December meeting, I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and happy new year.


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The December meeting of the Nokomis Club was held in the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Irene Reil, Venetta Ostrom, Mary Donahue, and Dorothy Brashears. The tables were lovely with Christmas decorations. Being a BYOS day, we had a dessert buffet with Christmas cookies and a variety of pies.Our entertainment today was the Sophomore Girls’ Choir from Redmond High School, directed by Mr. Gene Hardin, a beautiful group of girls with lovely voices; very enjoyable; there were 36 in number.After the choir left, we had our lunch.Meeting was called to order by President Venetta Ostrom. Roll call with 18 members responding. Irene Reil introduced guests Barbara Kinney and Revelle Martin.Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report showed $3,088.61 balance in General Fund.Sunshine Committee sent cards to Jenni8e Shobert and Elaine Lind.Library Committee Audrey Gorlick reported they need more volunteers for their Friends of the Library.Marie Wood reported recycling is doing fine.Under new busine4ss, discussion was held about donating money to the Sophomore Girls’ Choir, to help with new robes. Peggy Martin made motion that we give $50, seconded by Thelma Brashears; motion carried.Motion made by Helen Hunt and seconded by Audrey Johnson that we give our annual donation of $50 to Custom Industries. Motion carried.President reminded members that we are being entertained by Kirkland Woman’s Club on February 6.Birthdays today: Dorothy Brashears and Venetta Ostrom.Lila Stroope and Alice Leckner had worked at the local food bank all day so were late coming. Lola reported on last month’s purchases; money collected today, $44.Meeting adjourned.


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The January meeting of Nokomis Club met at the Chamber of Commerce Hall.Hostesses Lola Stroope, Alice Leckner, Fay Sween, and Marie DeWitt. The tables were each decorated with spring-like primroses. Lunch was potluck by Committee #2.Jan Freeman came with her books for our program and gave a short review of one fiction, “The Love Knot” by Catherine Darby, and four non-fiction: “O Come Ye Back to Ireland” by Niall Williams and Christine Breen; “When Summer’s in the Meadow” by Niall Williams; “Hour of the Women” by Christian Von Krakow; and “The Blessed Town” by Polly Stone Buck. It is always a joy to have Jan come and give her reviews.After the program, our President Venetta Ostrom opened the meeting with the flag salute.Minutes were read and approved. Twenty-five people answered roll call. Treasurer Elaine Watts reported a balance of $3,035.09 in the Treasury.A thank you was read from the Lutheran Church for our gift at Christmas time.A card was signed to be sent to Judy Woods who is in the hospital. Lola Stroope reported on the food shopping and reported $50 collected for next shopping.Received “Citizen of the Year”.Marie Wood reported on Recycling Center. Marie was recognized at the center this year for her work there.Faye Sween was recognized for all the hats she has donated and knit and reported on in The Times newspaper in an article about the old cemetery at Redmond.Helen Usibelli reported that we don’t have to be worried about moving our meeting place because the Chamber is staying and said we were welcome. Good news!Alice Leckner reported $11.90 on dishcloths sold.As there was no new business, meeting was adjourned after Venetta thanked our hostesses for a wonderful lunch.


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The February meeting of the Redmond Nokomis Club met in the Chamber of Commerce Hall. Twenty-23 members were present.Hostesses Peggy Martin, Thelma Brashears, and Audrey Renfro; Audrey Johnson did the tables; Audrey Renfro brought beautiful baskets of primroses which were sold and the money added to the Food Bank.We had three different desserts all scrumptious.Mary Young of Puget Power brought a very interesting slide show on the growth of electrical power in our area from 1880.We were notified of a meeting on ‘wet lands”, March 3, 8:00 p.m., Public Safety Building.Lola reported $110 in the Food Bank to be used this month.I returned the card on the “Legislative Alert”.Our President suggested that any one interested might make themselves available at the “Airport Art Show for Kids”, May 16, and push wheelchairs or help the handicapped children enjoy the show.There was a suggestion that we get the old papers and minutes that are stored in the Library, and that Audrey Gorlick and Helen Usibelli help Irene Reil to sort them and hopefully get them put in the Marymoor Museum.Also, a motion by Audrey Johnson that the Club buy a new album for our history book; seconded, and passed.Motion to buy Washington wine for the convention.President Venetta thanked the hostesses and the meeting was adjourned.


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The March meeting of the Nokomis Club was held in the Chamber of Commerce building with 20 members present.After prayer and lunch we had a very enlightening speaker on “Evergreen Care Network”; many helps are available if we know how to ask for them. The speaker was Brenda Haag, M.S.W.Roll was called and the minutes of the last meeting read.In Elaine’s absence, Helen Usibelli gave us the balance of $3,248.20 in our treasury.Sunshine reported cards sent to Loretta LaBrie, also Jennie Shobert.The by-laws were read.Helen Usibelli, Marie Wood, and Audrey Gorlick are meeting with the high school teachers Tuesday to select our scholarship winner.Food Bank Committee, Lola Stroope and Alice Leckner, reported on their shopping trip and with $110 got apples, cabbage, bananas, oranges, and celery; very much appreciated. Today collected $40.30 and $45.45.Totaling up the hours given by members to help others, we had at least 1,105. This is from work on Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, at Senior Center Recycling, taking people to doctors and shopping, and knitting.Some discussion of our trip to district meeting on Saturday, the 28th: President Venetta Ostrom, Vice president Helen Usibelli, Treasurer Elaine Watts, and Secretary Jennie Bryden will attend.If any one goes to Leavenworth, it will be a one-day trip.Hazel Kerwin and Fay Sween were appointed on Nominating Committee for vote on officers in April.The April committee was asked to be generous with the desserts as the Redmond Senior Chorus loves the treats.Marie Wood gave a report on the Recycling Center which is going well. Expects to have a very interesting enclosure we mailed out.Meeting closed with reading of the collect.


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The April meeting of the Nokomis Club met in the Chamber of Commerce building with 19 members present.We were entertained by the Redmond Senior Chorus. We loved the ‘old’ songs.Voted “no” to support “Miss Redmond Scholarship” as we now support our own.Voted in favor of “Volunteer Protection Act” (HR911, S1343). Returned card.Treasurer’s report: $400 to scholarship; $7 to Club book; about $6 to new scrapbook, and balance as of start of meeting, $3,77.04 (this is an error, but don’t know what correct amount should be!)Sunshine: reported on death of Jennie Shobert.Suggested that anyone having news of a death or other happening that all should know about, please call our Telephone Committee.Voted to ask our Library chairman to order two new books: one in memory of Jennie Shobert and one for Judy Wood, about $25 each. Moved and seconded.Lola reported the Food Bank bought potatoes, carrots, and head lettuce for $45. Collected today, $38.50, plus $.45 left from March.Helen has suggested we might try a Game Day as a money raiser – October? – and that we invite Mr. Ramirez as an honored guest one meeting.Birthdays: Elaine Watts and Loretta LaBrie.The hostesses for today were Loretta LaBrie and Marion Curry; good rhubarb dessert. BYOS.Meeting adjourned after collect.

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The May meeting held in the Chamber of Commerce Hall. Twenty members responded to roll call.We entertained our scholarship winner, mother, and teacher; a lovely girl, Rebecca Appleton, aiming for teaching.Librarian Audrey Gorlick reported two books have been ordered at the Library in memory of Jennie Shobert and Judy Woods, at $20 each.Elaine Watts, Helen Usibelli, and Audrey Gorlick made a study of the old records and mementoes of Nokomis and made a great report on same.Food Bank had $40 and bought lettuce and bananas to the amount of $36.50 with $3.50 left; today’s collect $50 plus $3.50 for this meeting.Thelma B’s committee selected Mardinis in Snohomish for our June luncheon. Friday, 19, at 11:00; we will leave from Club house.Marie Wood reminded us of a spaghetti dinner at the Senior Center June 12, 5:00 to 8:00 to raise money for a van for the seniors.Some changes were made in our schedule for next year that will show up in the 1992-1993 yearbook.Thelma Brashears, Peggy Martin, and Illa Shelton had birthdays.


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The September meeting of the Nokomis Club was held in the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Grace Thomas, Illa Shelton, Marie Wood, and Helen Usibelli, with Committee #1 serving.Our guest speaker was Kathie Murray of City Hall; she always gives us lots of information and answers our questions about City government. Big things are on the agenda: bond issue on November ballot; proposal to build a community center; neighborhood traffic improvements; youth issues; Community Forum to be held again the last of October; and lots more.Meeting was called to order by President Venetta Ostrom; flag salute and reading of the collect.Roll was called with 23 members responding.May meeting minutes were read and approved.Treasurer’s report was given, balance of $3,044.78.Dues for the year were paid today.Under correspondence: invitation to district convention to be held in Kent on October 10.Alice Leckner reported dishcloths for sale.Audrey Gorlick reported on ordering book for the Library. We were sorry to hear that Librarian Jan Freeman has retired; we enjoyed her visits in January.Audrey reported finding an old minute book.Lola reported $51.41 collected for the Food Bank.Birthdays: Helen Usibelli and Fay Sween.Meeting adjourned.


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The October meeting of the Nokomis Club was held at the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Helen Hunt, Sada Craig, Anne Gisle, and Hazel Johnson; tables were lovely with pumpkin mums and maple leaves. It was a BYOS day and hostesses served great pumpkin pies and lots of coffee.Our entertainment for today was slides of her trip to Turkey and narrated by Gladys Zwink – very good!Meeting was called to order by President Venetta Ostrom; flag salute.Roll call was answered by 23 members and one guest, Rose Weiss.Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report: balance of $3,220.01 in bank.Reported the passing of Naomi Drake.Audrey Gorlick brought the books from the Library purchased in memory of Jennie Shobert and Judy Wood; book on birds for Jennie and book on sewing for Judy – their favorite pastimes and hobbies.Birthdays: Hazel Johnson, Helen Hunt, Alice Leckner, and Hazel Kerwin.Alice Leckner has been selling dishcloths; good stocking stuffers.Lola Stroope reported $51 for Food Bank today.Marie Wood reported on recycling; only thing bringing in money at this time is cardboard.Reported Stephanie Pierce’s 50th wedding anniversary; open house at Arnold’s Motel in Totem Lake, November 21.Fire Department asks that as many seniors as possible go to a budget meeting at City Hall Council Chambers, November 10 at 7:30.Invitation to be sent to Kirkland Woman’s Club for our January meeting.Irene Reil reported on Jennie Bryden’s travels, having a good time, and seeing a lot of the country.Meeting adjourned.


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The November meeting of the Nokomis Club was held at the Chamber of Commerce Hall with 21 members responding; hostesses Elaine Watts, Audrey Gorlick, Hazel Kerwin, assisted by Peggy Martin and Dorothy Brashears; decorating of tables by Elaine Watts; a sumptuous potluck served by Committee #2.Our guest speaker could not get here; will try to come in December.Helen Usibelli gave a report on the new apartments being built across from the Methodist Church to be housing sponsored by the Y.W.C.A. for women and children needing help, to prepare for jobs, etc. They may stay for 1-1/2 years. We will try to learn more about the program and see if we can be of help.We reminisced about Thanksgiving storms over the past. We were waiting a bad storm to be coming over the weekend.Meeting was called to order by President Venetta; opened with the flag salute; roll call and reading of the October minutes; approved as read.Treasurer’s report, $3,340.01 in the bank. After paying $400 scholarship for Rebecca Appleton we have balance of $792.92 in Scholarship Fund.Audrey Gorlick introduced her guest, Barbara Green.Audrey read some parts of Nokomis Club minutes from October, 1933 – discussion of buying the land to build the Library on (where we now are) from Irene and Fred Brown for $50 in November, 1927; the first Club meeting was held in the building, now occupied as offices of the Chamber of Commerce.Marie Wood told us of the nice day trip she had with the seniors to Whidbey Island.Peggy reported hearing from Jennie Bryden; they are now at their property in Yuma, Arizona, and will probably be there until March.Alice Leckner reported $46 collected for the Food Bank today; also, she has dishcloths for sale.Audrey Johnson made motion, second by Helen Usibelli, to send $50, our Christmas donation to Custom Industries, which does so much good training of our handicapped people to help support themselves.Meeting adjourned.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was held at the Chamber of Commerce Hall with 18 members responding; hostesses Irene Reil, Venetta Ostrom, Mary Donahue, and Dorothy Brashears; tables were decorated for Christmas. As it is a BYOS day, the hostesses had great desserts, enjoyed by all.The meeting was called to order by President Venetta Ostrom with the flag salute; roll was called and reading of the minutes of the November meeting.Treasurer’s report, balance of $3,395.12.Sunshine Committee reported cards sent to Audrey Johnson recovering from eye surgery, and Loretta LaBrie in Evergreen Hospital.Alice Leckner reported dishcloths for sale.Marie Wood reported on recycling, it is having a difficult time money-wise; the only products paying are cardboard and aluminum.Lola reported $70.01 in Food Bank Fund to be dispersed in January; it will be needed more after holidays.New business: Thelma Brashears made a motion that we give a $50 donation to Marymoor Museum, seconded by Alice Leckner, motion carried.Motion made by Alice Leckner, seconded by Marie Wood, to have potluck for January meeting; motion carried.Birthdays this month: Venetta Ostrom and Dode Brashears.Hazel Kerwin reported on her visit to Jennie Bryden in Yuma, Arizona.New member today: Barbara Green. We welcome you.As we had no entertainment today, the meeting was adjourned.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was held at the Chamber of Commerce Hall with 26 members attending.Our guests for the day were members of Kirkland Woman’s Club with a good turnout.Hostesses were Alice Leckner, Faye Sween, Helen Usibelli, and Marie DeWitt; tables looked great with the white tablecloths, spring flowers, and some of Helen’s collection of paper weights. Potluck lunch was served by both Committees #1 and #2, and enjoyed by all.Our speaker for the day was the new librarian at King County Library of Redmond; gave us reviews of ten new books; all sounded great. We hated to have her quit.After program, meeting was called to order by Vice president Helen Usibelli; roll was called and the minutes of December meeting read and approved.Treasurer’s report money in bank, $3,319.84.Faye Sween donated lovely wreath for a raffle, taking in $24.25.Alice Leckner reported $9 sales in dishcloths.Lola Stroope reported $45 for the Food Bank.Helen Usibelli reported the Scholarship Committee is ready to go. Marie Wood reported on recycling; it may be closed soon.Discussion was held on getting the Chamber to do something about the steps at the hall. Irene Reil made the motion we cooperate with the Chamber to get the job done, second by Marie.Birthdays: Marion Curry, Audrey Gorlick, Mary Donahue, and Grace Thomas, New member, Barbara Gillie.The centerpieces of potted primroses were given out in a drawing.President of K.W.C., Corinne Heib, thanked us for the nice day.Meeting adjourned.


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The monthly meeting of Nokomis Club was held at Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Peggy Martin, Audrey Johnson, Thelma Brashears, and Audrey Renfro; tables were decorated with baskets of spring flowers; hostesses served a great dessert and coffee; it was a BYOS day.Meeting was opened by President Venetta Ostrom with the flag salute; roll was called with 24 members responding.Minutes of the January meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report given, $3,370.35 in General Fund.Elaine reported buying new CDs which will pay better interest.Meeting interrupted by our entertainment: 4th, 5th, and 6th grade choral group from Redmond Grade School, led by Maria; they sang five songs: “Take the Time”, “Send Down the Rain”, “Chase Your Blues Away, “I am But a Small Boy”; really enjoyable; nice group of kids.Back to the meeting: Correspondence: district meeting in Kirkland on February 27 – hope several can go, cost is $7. We will meet in the parking lot of the Chamber Hall at 8:30; Treasurer needs to send in check by the 20th.State Convention April 22 through 25 in Bellingham.Alice Leckner reported a load taken to Hauck School.Audrey reported cards sent to Loretta LaBrie and Joan Radtke.Marie Wood reported Senior Recycling Center has been closed.Audrey Gorlick read the minutes of Nokomis Club for February 23, 1923; really great; most of the names were familiar: president was Lena Ottini, mother of Helen Usibelli. We hope Audrey keeps reading more.Lola Stroope reported $42 collected for the Food Bank today.Discussion of the new Y.W.C.A. house; suggested we see if there is some way we can be of assistance.Lola Stroope is the only birthday today.There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was held at the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Marjorie Wyman, Elaine Lind, assisted by Faye Sween, Alice Leckner, and Rose Weiss; tables were beautifully decorated for Easter. Potluck lunch served by Committee #2.Our guest speaker for today was Ray Fowler, curator at Marymoor Museum, with a very good slide show on the Eastside in the first part of the Century. Ray is leaving Marymoor for another job. He will be sorely missed.After the program, the meeting was called to order by President Venetta Ostrom with a flag salute.Roll was called with 24 members responding.Marie Wood introduced her guest, Frances Kaplan.Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report was read with $3,306.30 in General Fund.New steps for the club house were discussed. We had offered to help pay expenses. Motion made by Rose Weiss, seconded by Thelma Brashears, to give the Chamber of Commerce $100. Motion carried. A check was delivered right then and there.Committee reports: Lola: Food Bank today, $42. Lola reported hours to turn in at the District Conference, 1,277 for six months.Helen Usibelli: scholarship girl will be known by April meeting.Alice Leckner: report on goods to Hauck School – children are now being mainstreamed; will still take the usual stuff there, where it will be distributed.Audrey Gorlick had another ‘gem’ for us: the minutes of March 31, 1933. We really enjoy these readings from the old minute books.New business: Nominating Committee appointed – Mary Donahue, Lola Stroope, and Faye Sween.Reported by the President: we will be hostesses for Fall District Conference, slated for October 16. Where to have it was discussed; nothing decided.Meeting adjourned.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was held at Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Marion Curry, Lola Stroope, and Loretta LaBrie. Hall and tables were decorated with purple and white lilacs and pink dogwoods.Our guests entertaining today were the Senior Chorus from the Redmond Senior Center – 12 ladies entertained with songs and line dancing, very enjoyable. They joined us for luscious chocolate cake and coffee.Meeting was opened with flag salute; roll was called with 19 members responding; one guest, Frances Kaplan.Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.Treasurer’s report, balance of $3,194.35 in General Fund.Marion Curry, Sunshine Committee, had sent cards to Loretta LaBrie, Grace Thomas, and Peggy Martin for loss of her brother, Prosper Lamont.Alice Leckner reported on dishcloths and the Special School.Lola Stroope reported $26 to Food Bank today.Marie Wood reported scholarship girl has been chosen, Jennifer Bareng; education is her major and she has picked Western Washington University at Bellingham. Awards night at Redmond High School is May 26. We hope she and her mother and maybe the Counselor will be at our May meeting.Discussion about District Convention to be held here is October.Vanessa reported on Spring Conference in Kirkland, March 27.Birthdays today: Loretta LaBrie and Elaine Watts.Nominating Committee reported slate chosen for the new year: President, Helen Usibelli; Vice president, Rose Weiss; Secretary, Marie Wood; Treasurer, Elaine Watts.Meeting was adjourned.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was held in the Chamber of Commerce Hall with hostesses Helen Usibelli, Jennie Bryden, Venetta Ostrom, and Elaine Watts; tables were decorated with baskets of flowers; class of 1993 napkins.Our guests today were our scholarship girl, Jennifer Bareng and her mother and advisor, Mr. Mack; she is a very delightful girl; she brought in a nice bouquet of mums and pinks. Jennifer is going to Western Washington in Bellingham and hopes to be a teacher. She has already done quite a lot of student teaching. These students are always amazing.After lunch, served by Committee #1, they had to leave, and were presented lovely corsages made by our flower person, Elaine Watts.Our meeting was opened by President Venetta Ostrom, with a flag salute; roll was called with 19 members responding.Minutes of the last meeting were approved as read.Treasurer’s report given with $3,211.85 in the General Fund.Alice Leckner has dishcloths for sale.Lola Stroope reported $34.50 collected for the Food Bank today.Marion Curry reported cards sent to Joan Radtke who has been in the hospital; to Loretta LaBrie who we are sorry to hear is in Hospice at Evergreen.We were all saddened by the sudden passing of long-time member and friend, Grace Thomas.Birthdays: Marj. Wyman for May and Audrey Johnson for June.Marie Wood reported $17,000 given to Fire Department First Aid Car; to seniors for mini van; and to the Youth Center at the closing of the Recycling Center; they did a lot of good things during their time at the recycling plant.Our plans for the June outing were discussed. We are going to Country Village out of Bothell, to Gramma’s Sweet Shop and Restaurant. We will meet at 10:30 at the Chamber of Commerce parking lot on June 18.Last thing on the agenda today: installation of officers by Alice Leckner, assisted by Elaine Watts who presented them with her corsages. New officers: President, Helen Usibelli; Vice president, Rose Weiss; Secretary, Marie Wood; Treasurer, Elaine Watts. Elaine presented the outgoing president, Venetta, with her post president pin.Alice reported for those that didn’t know that the very nice installation program she uses was written by Marie DeWitt. She performed this service for several years and when she could no longer read it, passed it on to Alice.This is our last meeting until Fall, and the new officers will take over then.Meeting adjourned.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order by President Helen Usibelli. Twenty-four members attended.Kathie Murray was our speaker. She talked about the City Forum; told us there were 34,000 people working in our City of Redmond; how fast our City is growing! Kathie passed out literature on the City Forum of Redmond. Kathie also mentioned the Golf Course on Willows Road, an 18-hole golf course, that will open some time in July, 1994, if all goes well.New shopping center by Munson’s Market: Olson Market and a large drug store, an 8-house movie theater; will have some restaurants; they are not doing anything with the Town Center.Committee #2, Helen Usibelli, Marie Wood, Edna Jennings, Illa Shelton, and thanks to those that were so kind as to help. The food was good as always.I know Kathie Murray always enjoys our nice potlucks; glad to see enough hot dishes;Money in the treasury is $3,220.10; $10 taken out; $400 for scholarship, leaves a balance of $2,809.90.We are sorry to lose Joan Radtke and will have a book in her honor. Audrey Gorlick will see to it.The Library is looking for help. They could use volunteer help.Food Bank report: Lola Stroope, May, $35 check to Food Bank. Carmen said thanks to Nokomis and have a nice summer. We took in $32 for September 24. Marion Curry is going to have a knee operation. We wish her well.District meeting was held in Kent. Our President Helen Usibelli went.October 10, 9:00 a.m., place – Methodist Church; ladies are doing the cooking; tickets are $7.50; the $.50 is registration fee. Faye Sween will do decorations; cookies by Jennie Bryden; fruit breads. Audrey Johnson will do name tags. Give check or money to Elaine Watts if you are going. Hostesses next time are Anne Gisle, Sada Craig, Hazel Johnson, Helen Hunt; BYOS day.Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order at 12:20 by President Helen Usibelli. Hostesses – Anne Gisle, Sada Craig, Helen Hunt, Hazel Johnson; pumpkin pie – it was delicious; tables looked very much Halloween. Thanks.The treasury report, $3,292.70.Guest speaker was Liz Mills, Y.W.C.A. She showed slides of women and children in need of a place to stay until they can get on their feet. I believe 18 months and by then they should find work. Helen asked if our Club could help in some way. They could use soap, clothes, lunch bags, child care, diaper service, milk delivery, Christmas baskets with such items as toiletry articles.Hazel Kerwin was in the hospital. She is okay. Wished we had known about it and called or sent a card. Hazel kept it to herself. We sure are glad she is alright.Alice Leckner has dishcloths for the time being.Audrey Gorlick brought the books: Grace Thomas, “Ring Out the Bells”, personally autographed by the author, a children’s book, as we know Grace was involved with children. Joan Radtke, “Pacific Northwest” by Cathy Casey, about cooking, with wonderful recipes on cooking. Joan worked 25 years at the school in Redmond.Food Bank, we took in $35 on October 29.Put down volunteer hours: Meals on Wheels, volunteer transportation, Marymoor Museum, Eye Bank, Food Bank, Senior Citizen Center, Gordon Hauck School.We have a new member: Anna Lee Hassellen. Welcome, Anna Lee; always glad to see new members.Next month, Thanksgiving potluck. Hazel Kerwin, Jennie Bryden, Audrey Gorlick, Elaine Watts, Committee #1Meeting was adjourned at 1:20 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order by President Helen Usibelli. Twenty-two members attended. Our Thanksgiving luncheon was the best. It tasted so good. Hazel did a great job preparing the turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, and gravy. Hazel always does a great job. Thanks to hostesses Jennie Bryden, Audrey Gorlick and rest of those who helped make it a success.Irene Reil talked about her memory of Thanksgiving. A wonderful pray collect.Helen talked about Thanksgiving dinner, things to be thankful for.Audrey Gorlick talked about her two different Thanksgivings: Audrey becoming an American citizen; what a wonderful feeling for her memory she will never forget. Hazel Kerwin talked about her days and real friends.Many members of Nokomis special thanks to Faye Sween for table decorations, very nice. Place mats decorated for Thanksgiving.Our Treasurer, Elaine Watts, is ill; miss her; card was signed by all and sent to her. Sure nice to see Loretta LaBrie; keep well. We were all so glad to see her. Alice Leckner took in $45.05 for Food Bank and $3 for dishcloths. Alice took some items to Gordon Hauck School, open until 4:30.Discussed Christmas time and collection for ladies of the Avondale Lutheran Church. Younger people will make baskets for needy families – collected $85.Also bring supplies such as detergent, soap, etc. and Helen volunteered to take them over to the Y.W.C.A...Treasury will make out check for $25 to Custom Industries. We do every year so far.Bring your own cup or we will use paper cups, whatever satisfies you.Meeting was adjourned at 1:50 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order by our President Helen Usibelli. Seventeen members were present. Hostesses were Irene Reil, Mary Donahue, Dorothy Brashears; tables looked real Christmassy. Irene brought along her Santa Claus and snowmen. We had cookies, Jell-O dessert.Rose Weiss’ daughter, Barbara, told us about Italy. Christmas time, children of Naples, people were so nice; children arrived about December 18; it’s very crowded.Rail service for community; Italians drink lots of cappuccino and crescent. Shops are individual; one clothing store, one jewelry store, shoes, Christmas alley - it’s a three-block long alley; butcher shop, tailor shop, etc. smell lots of pasta sauce to fill your nostrils; go through markets of vegetables, fruit, fish, like our Public Market in Seattle. They won’t let you touch anything. She told us of so many, many interesting places.Alice Leckner, dishcloths, $9.Audrey said the Library took in $1,300 in the book sale; take old books of any kind to the Library.Faye Sween will take the summer luncheon. She will let us know where it will be. Multi-service Center, $85; we donated blankets for mother of two; lunch box, cookies, soup mix, Japanese fruit. Food Bank report, $26.90.Hostesses for January, Helen Usibelli, Alice Leckner, Faye Sween, Marie DeWitt. Thanks to Irene Reil for the lovely gift box. I took Elaine Watts over her treat and the money taken in. Hope Elaine will be back for our January meeting.Meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order by President Helen Usibelli. Twenty-four members were present. Committees, Helen Usibelli, Alice Leckner, Faye Sween, Marie DeWitt; wonderful potluck; lots of nice hot dishes, held at Friendly Village Club House; white tablecloths, primroses, candies.Speaker was Susanne Woodford who talked about several books. She passed out book lists to our members.Treasury report, $3,374.17 balance; dishcloths, $9; birthday, $2; Dues, $84.Sunshine cards were sent to Marie Wood, Audrey Johnson, and Helen Hunt.Food Bank, December 22, $35; January 28, $42.Gordon Hauck School items were brought for Alice to deliver.The committee meeting at Helen Usibelli for points due, February 1st.Public Relations, 800 has last year; battered wives, abuse, scholarship; please turn in your hours for January to Lola.New business: Rose Weiss, speaker for February is Frances Eileen McCoskrie.Primroses were sold for $1 a piece. They went fast.Luncheon in Kirkland, February 3, 11:45.Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club called to order by President Helen Usibelli. Nineteen members attended.Several of our women were out sick or on trips. Thanked the hostesses Thelma Brashears, Dorothy Brashears, and Irene Reil.Money in treasury balance of $3,586.72; November 19 deposit of $238.50; interest, $8.45; dishcloths, $8.25; dues, $70; primroses sold $8; paid out to the State for non-profit, $5. Rose Weiss introduced the program on travel by Eileen McCoskrie to Yugoslavia by a 32-foot sailboat, was just wonderful. Many vineyards of grapes, vegetables fields were so manicured; scenery and color was spectacular; lots of rocks, you had to watch your step, stay on the pathways, or they would rip your shoes.Audrey Gorlick gave a nice talk about the good old days: women of Nokomis, 1922, dues were $.10 and then raised to $.22. Convention in Kent March 19. Helen, Marie, Audrey plan on going; lunch is $5.50.Committee #1 serving March luncheon, Frances Kaplan, Marjoirie Wyman, and Elaine Lind.Nokomis sent $25 check to ? Women’s Club; voted and passed.Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club came to order with 17 members; table decorations for St. Patrick’s Day; place mats, yellow daffodils, real pretty. Nice hot dishes, thanks to hostesses Frances Kaplan, Marj. Wyman, Elaine Lind, and Faye Sween.Our guest speaker was John Spangenberg, planning and real estate service; he talked about major problems such as traffic, especially 520. We all know how much traffic is in Redmond with so many people moving here. Legislative members in session at the Capitol in Olympia, 147 members, where bills are processed and passed.Treasury report, balance of $3,586.72. Food Bank, $33; gave $28 to Food Bank in February.Sent cards to Peggy Martin, Loretta LaBrie; Audrey Johnson is doing well, may see her at next meeting.May – Audrey Gorlick will give report on Journal.June 24 eating out luncheon at Stromboli’s; let Faye Sween know if you can make it; she has to know how many are going.Sixteen bags were taken to Gordon Hauck School by Alice Leckner.Saturday, the 19th, district meeting at Kent; Helen, Audrey, and Rose attended. They gave our Nokomis Club a certificate.April election of officers.Senior Chorus will be singing.Rose Weiss wants all old cards so she can give them to St. Judes.Meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order. There were 19 members present.Hostesses were Lola Stroope, Stephanie Pierce, Marion Curry, and Barbara Gillis; tables were beautiful with lots of spring flowers; wonderful chocolate cake was served.The Senior Chorus sang; Pat Worbel, yodel; Marie, whistle “Whispering”. The line dancers performed.Treasury reported to be $3,586.72.Food Bank collected $30.Dishcloths, $7.50.Next month will be the scholarship award.Luncheon on June 24 at Stromboli’s, cost is about $5 to $7, and can order from the menu.Hazel gave Sunshine Committee report: sent cards to Frances Kaplan, Peggy Martin not doing well;Marion Curry will take over for Alice Leckner on dishcloths.Audrey Gorlick had a newspaper clipping on Helen Usibelli’s mother 39 years ago. Audrey is always interesting to listen to about the old timers. Keep up the good work.Election of the officers, 1994 and 1995, with Alice Leckner giving the opening speech: President, Helen Usibelli; Vice president, Rose Weiss; Secretary, Marie Woods; Treasurer, Frances Kaplan.Alice Leckner and Lola Stroope on the Board. New officers will be installed in May.Meeting adjourned at 1:55 p.m.


P.S. We wish the very best to Elaine Watts. She did a fantastic job; now giving her some spare time so she can enjoy going to Alderbrook, spending time with her family.

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Helen HuntEdna Jennings xAudrey Johnson

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Monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order with 20 members present. We had a lovely luncheon with our girl, Kimberly Fleming, and her mother, and Councilor. Kimberly was the girl we chose for the scholarship. She will be studying to be a teacher. She loves to work with children.Faye talked about the June luncheon at Stromboli’s; date is June 17, Friday; meet at Chamber building parking lot to pool rides, 11:00 a.m.Alice reported on the Food Bank, $40.79.Alice said we collected 11 bags of stuff for Gordon Hauck School.Birthday gals were Marj Wyman, Audrey Johnson, and Illa Shelton.Lola Stroope is ill; we wish her well.Treasury report, $3,586.72 balance.We had installation of officers. Alice Leckner gave the oaths. Marie DeWitt wrote the speech.Hostesses today were Helen Usibelli, Marie Wood, Elaine Watts, Hazel Kerwin; Alice Leckner and Frances Kaplan helped. Thanks so much. The food was so very good; those seniors still have it when it comes to potlucks.We talked about a potluck picnic at Anna Lee’s place on the Lake, maybe sometime in August – a good time to have it.Meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order with 16 members present. We had a wonderful potluck; hostesses were Helen Usibelli, Marie Wood, Illa Shelton, and Frances Kaplan.Our guest speaker was Kathie Murray talking about what is happening to Redmond’s growth. The ground is broken for Target, close to Union Hill. The bridge is open, going up the Union Hill Road; it has been closed for so long. The Parks Department put the flower pots throughout the City of Redmond, on each corner. They are going to get more Christmas tree lights throughout the City this year. Next spring, land for our new show house to be under construction – corner from the Vets on Redmond-Woodinville Road; Town Center, much smaller scale buildings to correspond with rest of the new buildings in Redmond - six to eight months before the project goes into action. The Saturday Market will be larger, keep it right there on the old golf course.Treasurer’s report was $2,883.43.Report on Food Bank, $30; dues, $160; birthdays, $4; dishcloths, $1.50.Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order with 17 members present.The hostesses were Sada Craig and Anne Gisle; tables were decorated with pretty autumn colors; dahlias; pumpkin pie was great with whipped cream.Treasurer’s report, $3,063.48; $4, birthdays; $37, Food Bank.Speaker was Roseanna LaGace about her trip to Guatemala and El Salvador. She passed around pictures of people; very dirty, poverty, poor; no toilet paper or toilet seats in the rest rooms. Roseanna stayed with a family and took them out to dinner to a pizza place. She took a picture of the family that they could keep to hang on the wall. They paid $.12 for frozen river water; they had to haul their water to drink. It got very hot at 1:00 p.m.; could fry eggs on your bed; no sanitary conditions; they would wipe their hot foreheads and then go back to making bread; young people were standing on the streets with guns bigger than they were; met one person who had a telephone and a car. Gordon Hauck School no longer wants our collection of things. They are dispersing.We took a vote to discontinue entertaining the Kirkland Woman’s Club. They have way too many members; we don’t have enough of our members, or don’t have a place for that many women. They have around 50 or more women. We will celebrate Thanksgiving potluck on November 18, Committee #2.Meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club came to order with 17 members present; hostesses Elaine Watts and Hazel Kerwin helped Peggy Martin and Marion Curry. Committee #2 brought food for a nice Thanksgiving luncheon; tables looked real nice.Speaker was Patty Chambers (herb lady). It was interesting to hear all about the different herbs and dried flowers. Herb Cottage is located just off Avondale and 95th . She showed us how to make Christmas tree wreaths with herbs and flowers dried. Many of our women bought things from Patty.Nice to see Rose back.Lola Stroope has water on her knee; she sure has had a time of it. God bless her; we wish her well.Dishcloths, $4.50; Food Bank, $45; dues, $20; birthdays, $2.Hostesses next time, December 16, will be Irene Reil, Venetta Ostrom, Anna Lee Hassellen. It will be held at Pat Harris Clubroom, BYOS.Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was held in the Pat Harris Clubroom with 17 members present and two guests. Thanks, Illa. The room looked so Christmassy with table cloths, Christmas tree.We all enjoyed the members of Redmond High School Band which played all Christmas music. They were real good. We discussed Marymoor Museum’s request for money. We will talk about it at the next meeting. We give to Custom Industries; Fran Kaplan will write a check to them.We gave the band members packages of cookies. Thanks to Irene Reil for the lovely cross of prayer she made. Each member of the band got one too; and each member present at Nokomis. That took time and work.Treasurer’s report: checking account was $2,001.79; $45 to Food Bank; $1.00 birthdays; Elaine Watts donated hot pads for a door prize. Audrey Johnson won the hot pads. Hazel Kerwin spoke up and said we could host the Kirkland Woman’s Club at the Friendly Village Clubhouse. It’s open for discussion at a later date. It’s up to our Nokomis to think about it.Helen Hunt’s book is ordered.Hostesses: Irene Reil, Venetta Ostrom, Peggy and Hazel, Helen Usibelli, Alice Leckner, Faye Sween, and Marie DeWitt.Meeting closed at 2:00 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club came to order with 15 members present. Hostesses Helen Usibelli, Faye Sween, and Alice Leckner. Food was great; tables looked real nice; fresh primroses in baskets, and candies.We had three guests: Mary Fishee, Marylou Elliot, and Helen Usibelli’s friend.Our speaker was from the Redmond Library. She talked about several good books which we can obtain at the Library. Barbara Bush’s autobiography – she has done a lot for children’s reading ability; to teach them how to read.Elaine Watts is doing much better. She is staying with her sister in Tolt. We wish Peggy Martin the very best. Mary Donahue is still getting chemotherapy treatments.Our speaker next month is Liz Miller from Y.W.C.A.Treasury report is $2,946.09. Food Bank, $30. A check went to Audrey; one to Custom Industries. We talked about the CD in the bank. When it comes due we will let it go for six months instead of one year because interest rates vary.We can sure use labels from Campbell’s soup and Swanson’s food; take to the Redmond Elementary School. Next meeting will be at Emma McRedmond Building on 169th and 80th. Bring your own sandwich (BYOS) lunch.Take old Christmas cards to the Tree House.Adjourned at 1:55 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club came to order with 18 members present. Hostesses were Audrey Gorlick, Audrey Johnson, and Peggy Martin. The tables were just beautiful, as always. Primroses and candies and nuts were on the tables.Thanks, Audrey, for having us at Emma McRedmond Clubroom. The dessert was out of this world.The guest speaker was Judy Winkleman from Y.W.C.A. She talked about families with children; no jobs; no place to live; they can come and stay until they find a job and have a place to live. Some women come from abused homes. Judy had tapes to show just how this Y.W.C.A. is run – what they do to get them started in life. That beautiful display – Ring Around the Rosy – was damaged by vandalism. They don’t know just yet how they can fix it. It is really sad; can’t have anything out like that. Hope someone can restore it. If we have anything like coffee pots, clothing, bring it to the Y.W.C.A. The Treasurer’s report had checking balance of $2,953.13; savings, $894.54; Food Bank, $42.March 25 is the district meeting.April 3 is the Olympics – women’s clubs.National Convention is May 28 to June 3, Seattle Westin Hotel.Reminder to bring coupons and soup cans.Faye Sween will host the June luncheon.Meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club came to order with 15 members present. Hostesses were Fran Kaplin, Elaine Lind, and Helen Usibelli. Tables were really nice with potted flowers; potluck was great; lots of nice hot dishes and salads.The Senior Chorus sang St. Patrick’s Day numbers; they did line dancing.Marie Wood sang a solo; it was a very nice program.Marion Curry saw Mary Donahue; they did not get all the cancer and will try another method. Lola is sick in bed with the flu – we miss her.New business: election of officers to come up for election.Faye Sween will pick the place for the June luncheon.Rose has done a great job on the programs.Helen mentioned how nice Dan was about setting up tables; it looks like we are set for a while.Food Bank, $22; checking account, $2,968.50.I made extra dessert for the Senior Chorus.The pots of flowers sold for $.50 and the money went into the treasury.Meeting closed at 2:00 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order with 19 members present. Tables looked beautiful with fresh cut lilacs, white and purple. The place smelled so good with the fragrance. Hostesses were Lola Stroope, Alice Leckner, Marion Curry, and Barbara Gillie. Marion brought a real nice rhubarb crisp. Barbara brought a salad.Irene McCoskrie showed pictures taken from these large sailboats in France and Spain. We saw the canals, and barges just made it through. Bakeries, vegetables markets, vineyards in France. It was wonderful to see these different places.Elaine will celebrate her 85 birthday with an open house on Sunday, April 30 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Everyone is invited.Election of officers: President, Rose Weiss; Vice president, Mar. Wyman; Treasurer, Fran Kaplin; Secretary, Marie Wood.June luncheon was discussed. Hazel Erwin checked on the place for the 16th of June.Collected $5.75 for dishcloths; birthday, $1; Food Bank, $18. We will have the scholarship girl and her mother for the May luncheon.Meeting was closed at 2:30 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was opened with 17 members and two guests present. Hostesses were Marie Wood, Marj. Wyman, Rose Weiss, and Elaine Watts. The tables were set in blue place mats, napkins, and plates. The flowers were beautiful roses. Madrian Fenn, purple flowers; candies; wonderful potluck.The scholarship girl, Heidi Yoneda, and her mother were present. She will attend Pacific Lutheran University. She was from Honolulu, Hawaii, and was on the National Honor Society at Redmond High School.Food Bank, $44; $1 for birthday, Hazel Kerwin.June 16 luncheon at Christopher’s out of Bothell: 180th and Bothell-Everett Highway; we will leave the Chamber building at 11:00 a.m. and pool rides.We talked about Food Bank money; discussed in September what we will do with it, what organization needs it.We held the installation of officers and Alice Leckner gave the speech that Marie DeWitt wrote.Marie DeWitt fell and we all wish her well; also Peggy Martin who is not up to par.Meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club came to order at 12:00. Seventeen members were present; hostesses were Helen Usibelli and Hazel Kerwin. Potluck – boy, was it good!. Audrey Gorlick brought two new guests.Kathie Murray gave a talk about what is going on in the City of Redmond: new stores, restaurants, theaters, Saturday Market, all where the old golf course was. Show TV on the River Walk trails; Bella Botega open; new theater, October 15, 1995; rest is coming, but slow.We need to elect a new treasurer; hope we have one by next meeting. New books for 1995-1996 should be ready.Instead of Food Bank, we will give more money to the scholarship. I think it is excellent idea since it costs so much for education now.New business: Irene Reil would like to step down from the position. Helen Usibelli has accepted the position. We will meet at the Library on October 27; bring your own sandwich.Christmas meeting will be at Emma McRedmond – Irene Reil and Audrey Johnson invited us. I will send a thank you note to the Chamber of Commerce, Dan Ramirez, for the use of the building. We will miss meeting at the Chamber; it was an easy location, good parking. We have met there for so many, many years.Meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club met at the Redmond Library with 18 members present. Hostesses were Sadie Craig and Anna Gisle. The tables were decorated in fall colors; place mats in Halloween scheme, and napkins to match. We had pumpkin pie and nut bread; really nice and tasted oh, so good!Alyce Biddar was our guest speaker. She talked about and showed pictures of Malaysia; it was very interesting.Please save your labels from soup cans.We have a new treasurer, Wanda Taylor. Welcome aboard.We took in $27.50 for scholarship; $1.50 for dishcloths; birthdays, $5.Glad to see a good turnout.The meeting was adjourned at 1:40 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order with 19 members present for our November luncheon. The tables were just beautiful with lace tablecloths, candles, fall leaves and flowers; ice cream, cookies, oh, so good! Jenny Bryden, Venetta Ostrom, and Elaine Watts were hostesses. Well done, girls.We had the ladies from the Library give a book review, Mary Campbell. They discussed what good books to read and told a little about each one. These advent readers had a lot to pick from as far as books were concerned.We had all the Nokomis members, who were at the meeting, sign a card to Tony Usibelli, thanking him for his kindness, getting the Nokomis look out the last few years. The members each put something nice, thanking him.Dues are due. Some members paid at the meeting. Wanda Taylor, Treasurer, is taking the money. Next month we will be at Emma McRedmond for our Christmas potluck. Thanks to Audrey Johnson and Irene Reil. We took a vote and are no longer affiliated with the Women’s Federation. Donations go to Jenny Bryden for Hazel Kerwin scholarship fund, in remembrance of Hazel.Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was held at Emma McRedmond with 17 members present. The tables were decorated for Christmas with Christmas colors and candles, nuts, and candies. Thank you to Irene Reil and Audrey Johnson.Helen made sure the door was open to our members.Redmond High School Choir sang for us. They were wonderful. They had green robes with gold trim. We gave each one a bag of cookies tied with green and red ribbon, and a plate of cookies for the director. It was a beautiful sunshiny day, and warm.Audrey Gorlick missed it; she was sick. We missed her as she is hardly ever sick.The food was potluck and very good.Dishcloths for sale – Marion Curry.Hazel Kerwin - $1,000 donated to the Scholarship Fund. Jennie Bryden will send thank you to people who gave to the fund and send it on to her daughter, Bonnie.Treasurer’s report was checking account, $3,252.34; Scholarship Fund was $1,531.76.January meeting, bring sandwich (BYOS), at Library.We took in $25 for scholarship.Meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was opened with 19 members present. We had Alice Leckner and Faye Sween as hostesses. The tables were beautiful with red and white and Valentine’s decorations. They did a real good job. Thanks, gals. Dessert was kind of crumble cherry with whipped cream. Debbie Hudson from Pus ‘n Books was our speaker and most enjoyable. She talked about so many wonderful books to read. One of the books she mentioned was “Polar Dream” by Helen Thayer. Also, “Snow Falling on Cedars” (vintage contemporary) by David Guterson. She had lots of books to read, especially for your avid readers. Scholarship Fund (December, $1,610.44 - Hazel Kerwin) $4,214, CDs - voted to let it roll over.Dishcloths, $6.75; $3 for birthdays; dues taken in were $50, January 26; Scholarship, $25.26.Jenny Bryden took a plant to the hospital for Mary Donahue. Thanks to Jenny Bryden for the idea of having printed thank you notes.The next meeting will be at the Y.W.C.A., February 23, Liz Mills, speaker.Meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was held with 19 members present. The meeting was held at the Y.W.C.A. Hostesses were Illa Shelton and Peggy Martin. The tables were beautifully set in red, white, and blue, with little American flags. I can’t tell you how much we enjoyed the dessert. Thanks to the gals. Liz Mills was the speaker, telling all about the housing situation for families. Single moms or a family comes in with her children preparing for a job so she can support herself and find a place to live; age limit is 20 – 35 years old. They don’t allow pets. The “Ring Around the Rosy” statue of little children holding hands will be ready soon. This time it is in front of the building where there will be lights and street lights will light it so no more vandalism, we hope.Elaine Lind was in a car accident, broke her nose. We are all hoping for a speedy recovery.We took a vote, and it passed, to get $50 worth of supplies for the Y.W.C.A.I sent a thank you note for the use of the room.Meeting adjourned.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order with 21 members present. Nice to see a good turnout.Hostesses were Marj. Wyman, Peggy Martin, and Alice Leckner.The dessert was out of this world, lemon with graham crackers on top. Oh, so good! Tables were decorated with fresh flowers, daffodils; Easter candies and napkins.The Senior Chorus sang good, old fashioned, nostalgic music; solo sung to Marj. Wyman by Marie Wood. Ladies Alice, Rose, Edna, Faye, and Marj had on Easter bonnets. Pat made them with lace and flowers, really nice. The ladies paraded up the isle to the song, “Easter Parade”.New business was about the coffee pot, as we really need one; passed vote to have Marj. Wyman go to Costco and get one. We discussed a table at the Library to represent the Nokomis Club and put up our banner. We are permitted to have a table, put out our journal and pictures of Nokomis, also the banner, particularly in connection with the Library. Elaine Lind recovered nicely from her accident; glad to see her.The book for Hazel Kerwin will be ready at the Library. Audrey will see about book especially for Mary Donahue.Meeting adjourned.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club came to order with 21 members present. Hostesses - Marion Curry, Lola Stroope, and Marj Wyman. Tables looked real nice with white lilacs. We had rhubarb crisp dessert.Our guest speaker was Margaret Trudeau with her slides from Racontonga. It was really interesting and the pictures she took of the island’s 1,500 people were just great. Palm trees, flowers, coconut and banana trees. I just love to see slides of different countries. The water was so blue. Marget enjoyed herself and hoped she did not take too much time with her slides.We had nomination of officers: President, Rose Weiss, Vice president, Marj. Wyman; Secretary, Marie Wood; and Treasurer, Wanda Taylor. We discussed how much to give for the scholarship amount and decided on $750, a single scholarship.The June luncheon will be June 21 at Strombolli’s, with 15 – 17 members planning to attend.We took in $31.25 for scholarship.Jenny Bryden suggested invitations to new members the next meeting in May.Jenny also suggested to present (book) title for Hazel Kerwin to her daughter Bonnie in Hazel’s name.Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.


I talked with Colin about table set-up, so that when we have our meeting, we don’t have to lift them. She said to just let her know and they will take care of it. Helen and Audrey will take care of the person to receive this year’s scholarship.

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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was opened with 16 members at the scholarship luncheon. Hostesses were Marie Wood and Rose Weiss. The food was superb, salads and lemon pie.Jenny Bryden brought the floral arrangement. It was beautiful.Bernard Doud, Redmond High School, was our boy picked for the scholarship this year. Especially grateful it was a boy for a change. His father and mother and counselor joined him. He plans on going to Valley State College in Orem, Utah. He will study to become a phyarist (pharmacist?). He is a real nice looking boy, tall; he said he has a deep baritone voice.We talked about our June luncheon and picked out two choices from the menu. Audrey Gorlick brought her niece, Myra, from California to join us. We will meet at the Volume Shoe Store parking lot to pool rides for the luncheon at Strombolli’s.We took in $35 for the scholarship fund.Audrey Gorlick brought the book called “Electric City” by K.K. Beck, in memory of Hazel Kerwin.Meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was held at the Library with 17 members present. Leona Rasmussen was our guest and decided to become a member. We welcome you, Leona.Hostesses were Wanda Taylor and Janet Hockenberry, and Jenny Bryden helped with the hostessing. Beautiful dahlias were brought in and arranged on the tables. They were from Jenny’s daughter and were so beautiful.We sat in new chairs, mauve color, so nice and comfortable.The carrot cake and ice cream was so good.New books were handed out to the members.Dishcloths, 15 were sold.Rose Weiss is back with us, so good to see her, she looks good.The book for Mary Donahue will be ready soon, called “Moo” about agriculture and farming.Margaret Trudeau showed slides of her trip and home land – snow and beautiful scenery.I so enjoyed it as I’m sure we all did.Meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order with 16 members present. Tables were decorated with fall colors and beautiful dahlias; pumpkin pie and whipped cream was served, also nuts, candies, and zucchini breads.Hostesses were Sada Craig and Anna Gisle. Alice Leckner helped out.Kathie Murray was our speaker, telling us about Redmond and what is going on with the building; about the city budget. Kathie said in 2013 it is projected that 68,000 people will be living in the Redmond area. What we can do to make Redmond a better place to live. December 22 the Christmas tree lights will go on. Kathie talked about the new Government TV Channel 27. The Old Elementary School will be for community get- togethers; not called a community center; 40-year lease on it.We are all saying prayers for Irene Kinney. Nokomis will see she gets a plant. Redmond Library is planning another fair and would like Nokomis to have a booth. We talked about a basket made up for the needy families for Christmas.Cookies for the Redmond High School Chorus.Meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order with 22 people for lunch; catering by Bud’s. It really was a dinner: ham, scalloped potatoes, string beans, rolls, salad, apple pie, fruit salad. Thanks, Jenny, you did a good job of taking care of the food.The tables looked very Christmassy with nuts and candies. The food was real good. Nice turn-out.The Chamber Chorus from Redmond High School, directed by Gene Hardin who will retire next year. They sang some beautiful songs. Thanks, Marj. for getting the cookies and fixing them in the bags, and passing them out to the chorus. We discussed money to be given to some needy charities for Christmas; will give to the Fire Department. Y.W.C.A. was very appreciative. It is our first luncheon paid by Nokomis.We talked about the new Library to be completed in 1999. Library Fair will be held April 18 and they would like Nokomis to participate.$28, scholarship funds.$18, dishcloths.$20, dues – Edna Jennings and Leona Rasmussen.Meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order with 16 members present. Hostesses were Faye Sween and Alice Leckner. Tables were red and white for Valentines Day. It looked very beautiful. We had fresh berry pie and whipped cream. Thank you, Faye and Alice. Our guest speaker was Karen Holt Luetzin, Executive Director, Marymoor Museum. She talked about preserving and promoting Eastside history. Karen showed pictures of old Redmond, 1884. One meat market, dirt streets, old ferry docks, picture by McRedmond; told us about the Perrigos.Jenny Bryden, birthday celebration, February 15, 1997, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.; birthday cake and coffee, Redmond Inn banquet room. Bring old pictures, memories and cards. Jenny is giving some old pictures she wanted to donate. Hostesses for February, Illa Shelton, Peggy Martin, and Rose Weiss.We discussed some ways of getting more seniors into our beautiful center. I’m afraid we will lose it to something else.Meeting was adjourned at 1:50 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order with 20 members attending. The hostesses were Rose Weiss and Peggy Martin. Tables look so nice with primroses. The dessert was rhubarb and berry cobbler. We had a guest, Crystal Miller.The Senior Chorus sang beautiful Valentine’s Day songs.John Holt and Pat Worbel did a number from “Gi Gi”. The line dancers performed to “Paper Doll”.The Library Fair will be April 18, 10:00 to 3:00 p.m. The committee chairmen: Audrey, Jenny, Janet, and Wanda. We discussed putting the coffee and tea pots in a cupboard at the Library under a lock; better than hauling them back and forth. We discussed giving $1,000 scholarship this year. It was passed. We hope to get the Y.W.C.A. for May; potluck. Marj. will contact them at the Y.W.C.A. Maybe they will furnish the coffee. Alice Leckner will pick the place for our June luncheon. A guest speaker from the Library for March. Barbara Gillie is at Evergreen Park in Bellevue – a group home. We wish her well.Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order with 18 members attending. We had one guest, Betty Minor.The tables were decorated with an Easter centerpiece and Easter candies, and pansies. We had chocolate raspberry cake which was really good.Easter bunnies were on the head table.Hostesses were Marj. and Marie Wood with help from Edna, Jenny, Marg, Audrey Gorlick and Rose.Mary Campbell was our guest speaker. She talked about some good books to read: “Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood” by Rebecca Wells, Hooper-Collins, 1996, and “Open Secrets”, stories by Alice Monro and Alfred A. Knoph, 1994. We took in $20.90 scholarship; dishcloths, $12.New business: Jenny Bryden suggested we put the tables close around so the seniors who are hard of hearing will be able to hear better.We also discussed the Library Fair to be held in April.Hostesses for April will be Lola Stroope, Marion Curry, and Stephanie Pierce.The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order with 19 members present.Hostesses were Lola Stroope, Marion Curry, and Stephanie Pierce. The tables had fresh-cut flowers, lace mats, china cups, oh, it was wonderful! Marion Curry made the best cobbler, rhubarb and nuts.Thanks again to Edna Jennings for helping out.The program was Hardy Day who played and sang. Marie Wood did a solo with Hardy, “Let Me Call You Sweetheart”. We had election of officers: President, Marie Wood; Vice president, Jenny Bryden; Treasurer, Wanda Taylor; Leona Rasmussen, Secretary. Thanks to the officers who served last term. We really need to recruit new members. We had Jenny Bryden get plants for Barbara Gillie and Peggy Martin. We will have our May potluck at the Y.W.C.A.Our June luncheon will be at the Newport Bay Inn on Friday, June 13. We can pick from the menu.The flowers came from Lola’s yard and they looked so pretty. Thanks, Lola.The meeting was adjourned at 1:35 p.m.


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The monthly meeting of the Nokomis Club was called to order with 19 members present. This was our scholarship luncheon with hostesses Helen Usibelli, Audrey Gorlick, and Marj. Wyman.The potluck was great; plenty of food. Tables were decorated real nice with fresh flowers. Faye Sween brought the centerpiece. It was just beautiful.Sara Walbrecht, her mother, father, and counselor were present. Sara’s father is minister at Faith Lutheran Church. She has had extra school activities for three years; chamber choir three years, varsity soccer, homecoming princess, senior class officer, and community service Habitat for Humanity, Tecate, Mexico, one year, and Yakima, Wa for 4 years; Compass Center, Seattle; playing piano in recitals at nursing homes several times a year; making birthday cards for the residents of Cascade Vista Convalescent Center; piano teacher with 10 students for the past three years; she plans to attend Pacific Lutheran (PLU) next fall.Nokomis gave $50 to the Y.W.C.A. In September each person is to bring a towel to be given to people who live at Y.W.C.A.Treasurer’s report, beginning balance on April 28, $4,068.33; deposit $46.04; interest, $11.94; safety deposit box, $30; ending balance, $4,096.31.New officers were sworn in: Marie Wood, President; Jenny Bryden, Vice president; Leona Rasmussen, Secretary; Wanda Taylor, Treasurer.The June luncheon will be Friday, the 13th, 11:30, at Newport Bay Inn.Thanks to the officers stepping down.Marj. Wyman and Rose Weiss will hostess next month.Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.


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The September meeting of the Nokomis Club was held in the Redmond Library. Eighteen members were present.Kathie Murray, who is employed at City Hall, was our guest speaker. Kathy was introduced to us by Jenny Bryden. Our other guest was Betty Minor who became a member at the meeting.Lunch was served at noon. Hostesses were Janet Hockenberry and Wanda Taylor. They served us delicious lemon cake.Our President Marie Wood called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. Guest speaker, Kathie Murray showed a video of the “River Walk Trail”. It was very scenic, peaceful, and beautiful. She commented that here in Redmond commercial growth exceeds residential growth. She encouraged us to attend community forums to explore the topic of neighborhoods in Redmond. There will be forums held at the Library and Redmond Senior Center in October. Kathie also introduced the topic, the “River Walk Trail”. The goal of the riverside project is to let people know and realize what this project and development will do for our community. The master plan must be approved before actual funding can be started. $200,000 has been spent for cleanup and a natural habitat improvement. She urged us to come forward and be a part of this project which will make the trail a part of the City. A salmon bake will be held October 18 from 9:00 to 3:00 at Luke McRedmond Park.The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read.The Treasurer reported a balance of $4,113.40 in the treasury. The President thanked Janet Hockenberry and Wanda Taylor for being hostesses.Old business: President Marie Wood reported that she went back to Kinko’s five times before she was satisfied with the membership books they had printed for us. The 30 books cost $54.80.New business: our new member, Betty Minor’s phone number is 861-6883.Helen Usibelli reported she had received a note from Sarah, our scholarship recipient, thanking us. The money for the scholarship will be sent to the Registrar’s office of the college she attends.Jenny Bryden reported that Peggy Martin is not in good health.New business: Audrey Gorlick received a letter from Nancy Halbrook from Marymoor Park Museum, thanking us for the Nokomis Club records. They will be placed in a safety deposit box. It was suggested a duplicate copy be made of the contents. Rose Weiss, Jenny Bryden, Marie Wood, Wanda Taylor, and Leona Rasmussen will meet at bank to sign a signature card.Jenny Bryden’s quilt, made up of squares depicting Redmond in the early days, is hanging in the Redmond Senior Center.Committee reports: Marion Curry reported we need to order more dishcloths. Helen Usibelli made a motion to order 12 dozen. Motion was carried. Cloths totaling $12.75 were sold today.President Marie Wood read a humorous article, “A Child’s View of a Retirement Park”.Hostesses for October meeting will be Anne Gisle and Leona Rasmussen.There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.

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The October meeting of the Nokomis Club was held in the Library. Sixteen members were present. Jenny Bryden introduced Leon Hussey from the Avondale Nursery. He has been a gardener for 25 years. He gave an interesting and informative talk on gardening. Some highlights were what to put in fall containers. He suggested dusty miller, ivy, periwinkle, cabbage, kale, and pansies. He also suggested bulbs could be planted in containers for spring. Surfalon is a better weed killer than Roundup, as its base is sugar. Pruning is done in the spring. Heather should be sheared to let it grow together. He also brought pamphlets pertaining to gardening which the members could take.Lunch was served at noon. Hostesses were Anna Gisle and Leona Rasmussen. Dessert was pumpkin pie.President Marie Wood called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Roll call was taken by the Secretary.Treasurer Wanda Taylor gave the Treasurer’s report. Opening balance was $4,113.40, closing balance was $3,197.86. Sunshine Chairman Alice Leckner reported that Peggy Martin and Barbara Gillie were not feeling well. Audrey Gorlick reported on the Library. They are still negotiating; no ground breaking has taken place.New business: Illa Shelton announced that our December meeting will be held at the Patricia Harris Apartments. Refreshments will be served. We do not need to bring a sandwich. Parking is in the rear of the building. Marie suggested we ask the librarians for assistance in setting up the tables. Tables should be closer together so we can hear better. If cord on coffee pot doesn’t work, try another outlet. It was suggested we give kitchen ware to Family Village at Christmas. October birthdays were honored.Meeting was closed with the reading of the collect in unison.Meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.


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The November meeting of the Nokomis Club was held in the Redmond Library. Fourteen members were present.Jenny Bryden introduced Colleen Brazil, Librarian at the Redmond Library. Colleen passed out a list of books, some new and some old, which she thought would be of interest to us, especially if we like mystery novels. She commented that the book, “How the Irish Saved Civilization” was very good. The Irish Monks saved Roman and Greek manuscripts from being destroyed. “The Alienists” book refers to alienists as psychologists. The setting of the book is in the 19th Century. It is about murders of children and is not easy for everyone to read. The sequel is “Angel of Darkness”. “People with Dirty Hands” is about gardeners. One in particular raises nothing but tomatoes. “Rose Rustlers” is about stealing old roses from cemeteries and replanting them. “Moveable Feast” tells about Ernest Hemingway’s life in Paris with other famous writers. “Into Thin Air” is a best seller and tells about an expedition to Mt. Everest. We all enjoyed Colleen’s presentation of books from the Redmond Library.President Marie Wood called the business meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. The Secretary gave the roll call. There were 14 members present. In the absence of the Treasurer, President Marie gave the treasurer’s report. November 1 balance, $3,199.86; deposits $43.70; interest, $10.80; balance, $3,252. Sunshine Chairman Alice Leckner reported she has visited Marie DeWitt. Jenny reported Peggy is having tests done. Barbara Gillie is in good spirits. She has her son helping her. Marion reported the sale of 12 dishcloths. Audrey reported new library will have a complete kitchen. Also, her son has a first selection of books which have been donated to the Library. Marie reported a thank you note was received from Y.W.C.A., but not from Police Station. Audrey offered to donate clothing to Y.W.C.A. Clothing will have to be picked up.New business: President announced we will have to decide when to send Christmas checks. We have $12 for scholarship. We decided to ask Chamber of Commerce about this. Battered women need help.Old business: Jenny reported our next meeting will be held at Patricia Harris Apartments. It is not necessary to bring a sandwich. Parking is in the rear of the building. The High School Chorus will sing at the meeting. The singers will each receive a bag of cookies. Marj. will pick up the cookies at Gai’s Bakery. Rose will help her bag them. A drawing was held and winners received mum plants. Hostesses were thanked. The collect was given. Meeting closed at 2:00 p.m.


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The December meeting of the Nokomis Club was held at the Patricia Harris Apartments. It was held in the recreation room. The room was decorated in the Christmas theme. Each table was decorated with poinsettia plants.Jenny Bryden introduced Redmond High School band director Andy Robertson. The band played traditional carols and some popular Christmas selections which we all enjoyed. The members of the band received cookies from the Club after the program.The meeting was called to order by President Marie Wood.The Secretary gave the roll call and 20 members were present.Treasurer Wanda Taylor reported a balance in account of $5,252. Jenny announced that Peggy had her surgery on her neck. Jenny passed around a get well card for everyone to sign for Peggy.$9 was collected from the sale of dishcloths.Audrey Gorlick announced there will be a fireplace in the Social Hall of the new Redmond Library. New-comer Bernadine Blink was introduced.Old business: President Marie Wood called Chamber of Commerce to ask what organization we should give our Christmas check to, and suggested the Eastside Domestic Violence. A motion was made by Helen, seconded and passed to send the check in the amount of $100 to them. President asked Wanda to mail the check. We do not have storage space in Library. Wanda suggested we get storage box from Target. Marie thanked the hostesses for the delicious lunch and for having us there, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.


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The January meeting of the Nokomis Club was held at the Redmond Library. Lunch was served at noon. The tables were decorated with large pine cones made into centerpieces. Jennie Bryden introduced our speaker, Liz Mills, for the afternoon. She is from the Y.W.C.A. She presented a very informative video on what the Y.W.C.A. has done for families and single parents. It has found housing, employment, and child care for families and single parents. One example on the video was Wanda who learned to read. She developed confidence and learned how to be interviewed for a job. She now has a room she can afford to rent. To her it was the difference between living and dying. The tape highlighted the different areas that the Y.W.C.A. helps out. It bought 12 apartments in Bellevue for low income families. It wrote letters of recommendation to landlords. In the apartments, parents are not allowed to spank their children. The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. The Secretary gave the roll call. Nineteen members were present. The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting, which were approved as read. The Treasurer reported a balance of $3,204.16 in the treasury. We have four CDs valued at $7,88.21 (error?) The question arose whether these CDs should be invested. Helen said CDs are a sure investment. Rose asked, would we still be a non-profit organization if we invested in stock? Helen made a motion to keep our CDs and not invest them. The motion was carried. The President read a thank you note from Peggy thanking us for the card and flowers. Audrey reported there will be a ground-breaking this summer for the new Library. Rose volunteered to make reservations for the scholarship lunch. The collect was given in unison. The meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.


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The February meeting of the Nokomis Club was held in the Redmond Library. The meeting opened with a prayer. Lunch was served at noon. The tables had napkins with American flags on them. A lovely bouquet of forsythia decorated the table. In the absence of a guest speaker, Marie entertained us by telling some funny jokes. The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m. The President read a letter from Liz Mills acknowledging our use of the Y.W.C.A. recreation room. The Secretary gave the roll call. Fourteen members were present. The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting which were approved as read, with one correction. The Treasurer gave the treasurer’s report: $40.50 was deposited. There is a balance of $3,254.74 in the treasury. Wanda Taylor reported she had heard nothing from Pacific Lutheran University in regard to the scholarship check of $1,000. The check has been cashed. Alice Leckner reported that Barbara Gillie is doing quite well at home. She goes to activities in her apartment complex and has help. President reported that the librarians will see that the tables will be set up for us. Next month the Redmond Senior Chorus will sing here. Tables will be arranged to accommodate line dancing. Marie suggested we serve dessert to the librarians in appreciation for their help. Everyone agreed to this. Lola Stroope volunteered to make a Texas sheet cake for the next meeting. Birthdays were honored. It was Lila Stroope’s birthday. We all sang “Happy Birthday” to her. The hostesses were thanked by Marie for a delicious cherry dessert. The meeting closed at 11:30 p.m. with the saying of the collect in unison.


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The March meeting of the Nokomis Club was held in the Library. Twelve members were present. The Redmond Senior Chorus entertained us with a variety of favorite songs, and line dancing. Lunch was served at noon. The tables were decorated with beautiful bouquets of daffodils. Dessert was a delicious fudge cake, which every one enjoyed. Hostesses were Lois Stroope, Marj. Wyman, and Edna Jennings. After the lunch and program, the meeting was called to order by the President, Marie Wood, at 12:45 p.m. A prayer was given in unison. Secretary gave the roll call. Treasurer Wanda Taylor gave the Treasurer’s report: $26.00 was deposited. The balance in the treasury is $3,258.61. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. Jenny Bryden reported she had given $10 to the Nokomis Club in memory of a deceased friend, Norma Kaiser. This money will be put in the Scholarship Fund. Those taking part in the project will be sent a thank you card. Rose Weiss reported that Marion Curry’s brother had passed away. Rose Weiss suggested that for our scholarship luncheon in May, we would have so many people bring salad, so many bring dessert, and so many bring a hot dish. A motion was made and carried that our June luncheon will be June 12. We will meet at 12:30 pm. A discussion was held about the printing of our year books. Printing prices continue to go up and it is very costly. Jenny Bryden suggested we have her daughter, Mary Ellen, make up the year books on her computer. Jenny also reminded us that Derby Days are coming up. She asked if we would be interested in sponsoring a fire truck. It would be good advertising for the Nokomis Club. There is a $10 fee for entering the Derby. Derby Days will be held July 26. We must enter by June 26. A motion was made by Rose Weiss that we enter the Derby. It was seconded by Wanda Taylor. The motion carried. Marie mentioned that when she had the Recycling Center duties, they entered a truck decorated with recyclables. Marie reported Barbara Gillie is better. She would like to attend our meetings. The meeting closed at 1:30 p.m. with saying of the collect in unison.


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The April meeting of the Nokomis Club was held in the Redmond Library. Sixteen members were present. Lunch was served at noon. The tables were decorated with bouquets of lilacs and camellias. Dessert was a delicious rhubarb crisp, which we all enjoyed. Hostesses were Marie Wood, Stephanie Pierce, and Marion Curry. After lunch, the meeting was called to order by President Marie Wood at 12:30 p.m. A prayer was given in unison. Secretary gave the roll call. The Treasurer’s report was given. The balance in the treasury is $3,259.61. It was decided we would celebrate Marie DeWitt’s 97th birthday in June by having a birthday cake for her. Beverly Walsh gave a check for $100 to the Scholarship Fund in honor of Marie DeWitt. A letter was read from the Alzheimer’s Foundation thanking Stephanie Pierce for $5,000 she had given them. The Secretary read the minutes which were approved as read. In May we observe “Older Americans” month. Redmond Librarian Colleen invited us to attend these events and we received calendars giving the date and event. A very special event is “Memories of Old Redmond” on Saturday, May 16. Colleen invited us to attend this event and share stories of “Old Redmond”. Alice Leckner reported Peggy had a back operation and is doing very well. Jenny Bryden, program chairman, showed a video of Alaska, which we all enjoyed. Audrey Gorlick reported ground-breaking for the Library will be this summer. There has been a discussion about a second floor. Marie Wood announced she and Audrey Gorlick went to Helen Usibelli’s home concerning who should receive the scholarship award. There were three to choose from. They chose Abraham. Marie thanked the hostesses: Edna, who had helped before the meeting and Marion who made the dessert. The meeting closed at 1:30 pm. with the saying of the collect in unison.


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The May meeting of the Nokomis Club was held in the recreation room of the Y.W.C.A. All the tables were decorated with lovely spring flowers. President Marie Wood opened the meeting with a prayer. A lovely buffet luncheon was served. Marie introduced our scholarship recipient, Abraham Bennett, his mother, and Councilor Marilyn Hargraves. Beverly Walsh, who contributed $100 to the Scholarship Fund in honor of Marie DeWitt, was also introduced. After the luncheon, the meeting was called to order by the President. The Secretary called the roll call. Sixteen members were present. The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting, which were approved as read. The Treasurer’s report was given. There is a balance of $3,383.53 in the treasury. Sunshine Chairman, Alice Leckner, reported that Peggy Wood and Lola Stroope were not well. Cards will be sent. Audrey Gorlick reported the Library will be breaking ground this summer. President read a letter from Liz Mills thanking us for dishcloths given to the Y.W.C.A. A motion was made, seconded, and carried that we give a donation of $50 to the Y.W.C.A. Rose reported our June luncheon will be held at 12:30 at Strombolli’s. Menu choice is salmon quiche for $5.95; soup and sandwich for $4.95; or chicken walnut salad for $5.95. We will meet at 11:50 at Payless parking lot. Rose invited us to the Methodist Church on August 23 at 1:00 p.m. to celebrate her 80th birthday. Marie read an article from the Redmond newspaper about Jenny Bryden donating a picture depicting Happy Valley School in 1918, which was given to Bud’s Restaurant. Jenny’s husband is in the picture. Helen Usibelli thanked the hostesses and others who assisted with the luncheon. Beverly Walsh offered thank you cards to the Club. These were graciously accepted by the Club. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m. with the saying of the collect in unison.


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