WELCOME/PRAYER/BRUNCH

Co-President Ruth Anderson welcomed members to our Quarterly Meeting.  Norbert Calnin led us in prayer, followed by brunch, prepared by the Dietary Department of the hospital.

 

GUEST SPEAKER

Philomena Poole, APNP was introduced by Ruth Anderson.  Phil works with Dr. Robert Smith at the Richland Medical Center.  She is a Certified Geriatric Nurse Prescriber.  She spoke to us about Fibromyalgia-----what it is, signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, when to see the doctor, diagnosis, complications, treatment, coping skills and complimentary and alternative medicine.  Most of us have some of the signs & symptoms, which makes it very hard to diagnose.  We were given a handout.  A very interesting and informative presentation.

 

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

The business meeting was called to order by Co-President Lynette Schwichtenberg at 9:45 a.m.

 

GUESTS

Phyllis Keller introduced her guest, Pat Joseph.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF LAST MEETING—Patty Pulvermacher

The minutes of 10/26/06 were printed in the January, 2007, to be approved at this time.

        Moved by Ruth Anderson and seconded by Kay Wyman to approve the minutes as printed.  Motion carried.

 

FINANCIAL REPORT—Patty Pulvermacher

The December Financial Report was reviewed, to include all of our fundraisers this past year.  We have 3 C.D.s with a value at this time of $19,436.32.  For some time, we have been donating $1500 per quarter to the Foundation, designated for the future patient room remodeling .   We donated $13,125 to the Foundation in 2006.   In 2006, we gave $5000 towards scholarships.  We are talking about increasing that amount in 2007.  Recently, the Board voted to donate $25 to the Foundation, as a memorial, whenever one of our members passes away, beginning in October.  We have remembered Gerry Quist and Bernice Erickson.  Our checking balance 12/31/06 was $18,842.20.

 

MEMBERSHIP REPORT—Patty Pulvermacher

In our January, 2007 Newsletter,  the following notice was given:  In an effort to better keep track of our membership, the Executive Committee has made a policy that anyone who has not paid his or her dues for three (3) consecutive years will be dropped from the membership list.  If you no longer wish to be a member of Partners, you should notify the membership chair.  The chairman for 2007 is Patty Pulvermacher.  Her phone number is 647-4520.  We hope that all of you will want to remain members.  Your membership is important to the viability of Partners.  Dues are still $5 per year or $100 for a lifetime membership.  If you do not know what year you are paid through, contact Patty and she will help you.  If you have any other questions, please contact Ruth Anderson – 585-3092.  Thank you for your help in this matter.

 

We have 145 members----9 are lifetime members.  As of yesterday, 48 were paid for 2007.  We have 42 Volunteens.

We have two new members today:  Rosie Wheat and Joyce Everhart.  Welcome.

 

LOBBY SHOPPE REPORT—Kay Wyman

We have a lot of new gifts.  We are re-arranging things to make them look better.  Think of us when you need a gift.   Suggestions are welcome.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Crafts, Patterns, Material—Ruth Anderson

Ruth did a show & tell with Potato Baking Bags, Kleenex Holders, and Bears.  The bears should have stitchery, rather than buttons, for the eyes/nose/mouth to be safe for small children.  Members are encouraged to take the patterns and help us with this project.

 

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Upcoming Dates—Pat Cooper

--We still need volunteers for President-Elects

--We need a Volunteer Coordinator to call for Lobby Shoppe workers.  August & September need callers.

--February 14^th—a helper is needed for 7 a.m. for Employee Appreciation Day.  Cookies/Candy are needed on 2/13.

--Book Fair—March 29 & 30 in hospital lobby.

--Spring Fling & Cheesecakes—April 4-5.   Sign up sheets.

--Geraniums & Bake Sale—May 9 & 10.  Sign up sheets.

--Blood Center—3/16---3 volunteers needed.

 

CALENDARS—Norbert Calnin

Norbert announced that the 2-year quilt calendars are a real bargain now at $2 each.

 

DOOR PRIZES

Door prizes were won by: 

--Ruth Moser—Birthday

--Norbert Calnin—Largest shoe size

--Marilyn Sanders—Anniversary

--Claudia Berres—Youngest

--Ruth Ghastin—Oldest

--Madalene McCauley & Arlene Fruit—Walk & exercise the most

 

OTHER

--Georgine Worthington thanked Norbert for praying for the troops.  Her grandson was injured in Iraq last week.

--Lynette Schwichtenberg said that her 7 year old grandson is now doing o.k.

 

ADJOUORNMENT

        Moved by Pat Cooper and seconded by Ruth Anderson to adjourn.  Motion carried.

 

The meeting closed at 10:05 a.m.

 

 

                                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                                                        Patty Pulvermacher, Secretary