Happy New Year and Happy New Decade! January 2020 is moving forward. Hoping you have gotten back on track after all the holiday celebrations.
We had a fun Holiday Party at Marlene's home in December. The catered meal from Red Lobster in Perry was wonderful. The evening was filled with lots of good conversation and holiday bingo. Generous donations were shared with several organizations. Thanks to all for a great night!
Our program speaker will be Marle Usry who is Billy Carter's daughter and Jimmy Carter's niece. She is the Educational Program Specialist for the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site so should provide an interesting program. Invite a friend.
Hope to see you at the next meeting.
Carrie Smith and Laurie Shaw
Co-Presidents
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Cherished Children Golf
Tournament March 13
Cherished Children Golf Tournament is early this year - March 13 - what we hope will be a "Lucky Friday the 13th" for Cherished Children. Mark you calendars and plan to help out that day - it is fun and a great help for this event. Also, help us spread the word to golfers and others who might be willing to be sponsors. Brochures will be available at the January and February meetings.
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Holiday Dinner Pics Evelyn Merk, Photographer
Upcoming Branch
Events
January Branch Meeting
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Time: Socializing, 6:30; Program, 7:00 Room 101-102 Trinity United Methodist Church 129 South Houston Rd., Warner Robins (enter through the lobby double doors)
Our program speaker will be Marle Carter Usry, Billy Carter's daughter and Jimmy Carter's niece. Marle serves as the Education Specialist at the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in Plains, Georgia. Having taught for over 25 years in public, private, and Christian school settings, she now brings her professional leadership and personal experience to the role of educating a new generation of future leaders about the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter and his family.
Marle lives in Byron, Georgia with her husband of 35 years, Jody. She has two adult children; Luke and Anna and a lovely daughter-in-law, Meghan.
We can look forward to an interesting program. Invite a friend.
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January's refreshment team:
Marlene Humphry, Team Leader Penny LaDue Jay Walker
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Determined to Rise: Women’s Historical Activism for Equal Rights
Thursday, January 30, 7:00 PM
Pierce Chapel, Wesleyan College
“Determined to Rise”shapes a broader understanding of the woman suffrage movement throughout the turn of the century, acknowledging not only the achievements resulting in the ratification of the 19th Amendment, but also its profound limitations. Panelists: Dr. Jenny Barker-Devine, associate professor of History, Illinois College; Dr. Vivia Lawton Fowler, president, Wesleyan College; and Dr. Daleah Goodwin, professor of history, Warren Wilson College. Moderator: Dr. Deidra Donmoyer, professor of communication, Wesleyan College. The event is free, but the favor of a reservation is requested by visiting www.eventbrite.com/e/87194931387/.
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Please note the following additions/changes to our branch yearbook:
Page 19 - 2018-19 Don Blair and Dave Schomer.
Delete Michael Qualls.
New member -
Guarine, Alyce
1432 Dunbar Rd, Byron GA 31008
H: 478-654-2738 ajsguarine1600@cox.net
BA (Music & Music Ed) Bethune Cookman Univ
MA (Music & Music Ed) Teachers College Columbia Univ
Retired Licensed Master Social Worker