Tuesday, June 29, 2010
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
GREETINGS FROM THE ECA LIAISON
Dear ECA members,
I hope this finds each of you well and enjoying the beauties of summer. July is a great time to be involved in a variety of classes and programs sponsored by ECA - just check the class schedule and you will find a variety of activities.
A very special thanks to some of our new instructors, such as Ana Boswell, Matt Psomadakis, and Teresa Chan. Please support these volunteer instructors by participating in the July classes or inviting someone to attend.
There have been many ECA members with recent illnesses and surgeries. As a reminder, be sure to share this information about your club members with Helen Rhyne, ECA Corresponding Secretary, or me so that it can be passed along to the entire organization.
As always, thanks for your continued commitment and support of ECA. Each individual member of ECA is such an important asset to the organization and our community. Your support is greatly appreciated and continues to be needed.
Have a wonderful summer!
Warmest Regards,
Pam Bryson, ECA Liaison
HOLIDAY CLOSING
Please note that the Lucile Tatum Center will be closed for Independence Day on Monday, July 5, 2010.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PLANNING SESSION
Dates: Wednesday, July 14 at 10:00am OR
Tuesday, July 20th - 7:00pm
Facilitator: Elaine Roux, retired Cooperative Extension agent
ECA members are asked to attend this planning session to plan for several holiday programs entitled, “Countdown to Christmas: A Look back from Charles Dickens to Betty Feezor & Beyond.” Copies of calendars, handouts, and other resources will be available to help create ideas.
The holiday programs will look back at holiday ideas presented years ago from Scrooge; Betty Freezor, local media icon; Duke Power; and NC Cooperative Extension Service. Many of the ideas presented were timeless and are still ideal for today’s families. Future programs in this series will revisit ideas for gifts, decorations, etc., of these past resources.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
June 2010
MEMBER UPDATE
County Council President
Shirley Ferguson, County Council President, is at home and continues to improve at home and is receiving therapy several times a week. She is able to walk and talk and even surprised us with a visit at the Home Center. Shirley cannot write so she is verbally thanking everyone who sent flowers, cards and prayers. Due to her stroke and therapy schedule, Shirley had to resign as County Council President. But don’t worry, Shirley is not giving up on ECA! Thank you, Shirley for all the hard work and support that you continue to provide to ECA .We love you Shirley.
Second Vice President
Second Vice President, Lois Merritt, has not been able to be as actively involved with ECA due to her husband, Brian, has been diagnosed with caner. Lois, we miss your smiling face and will continue thinking of you and your family.
Mt. Holly Club President
Minnie Devito, Mt. Holly Club President, has been very involved as a caretaker this year. She has been caring for her husband and ECA member, John, as well as her daughter, Mary. We miss seeing Minnie and John at ECA events and want you to know that we are always thinking of you both.
Quilting Tying Event
Wednesday, June 9th (1-4pm & 6pm - until ?)
As a result of a large quilt donation - 48 quilt tops and backing materials - your assistance is needed. ECA members and visitors are invited to join us for a “Quilting Tying Event” to tie quilts, which will be used for local shelters and community organizations. A very special thanks to the Quiltmakers ECA, who have been working hard to put the tops, batting and back together so the quilts will be ready to be tied. Please support ECA by join us this fun, social, community project.
Rada Products
Rada will have a price increase on several items beginning July 1st with their new catalog. An order will be placed on June 15th - please place orders with Pam Bryson or Lois Merritt no later than June 15th. As a reminder, the Rada sales helps our organization, so be sure to tell your friends and family about Rada products.
Scholarship recipIents
Thanks to the Scholarship committee, two winners have been selected to receive ECA Gaston County scholarships. The recipients are: $1,000 scholarship - Casey Lutz, Hunter Huss High and the $500 scholarship - Melissa Hawkins, East Gaston High School. Each student will receive a check sent to the college she will attend.
The safe & easy way to preserve foods
Monday, June 14 - 6:00 - 8:30 PM
(Lucile Tatum Center)
Registration Fee: $5.00 (due by June 7th)
How to register: Contact the NC Cooperative Extension - Sue Bugg at 704.922.2110
This program provides extensive information on how to safely preserve foods by home canning. Demonstrations are provided on water-bath canning, pressure canning, pickling, and making jams/jellies. Participants receive a preservation booklet, which includes information on canning, pickling, jams/jellies, freezing, and drying techniques.
HEALTH INSPECTION
On May 18th the kitchen received a food safety inspection score of 99, which includes the two points from Serv Safe. We received the following deductions:
· Oven/stove, refrigerator and dish sink are not NSF approved.
· Repair shelving under cabinet area under two compartment sink near dish machine (work order has been issued).
· Tightly secure loose corner/edge of wall paper in men’s restroom (work order has been issued).
The deductions were not a result of anything that members had control over. You are doing a good job - keep up the excellent work!
County Council President
Shirley Ferguson, County Council President, is at home and continues to improve at home and is receiving therapy several times a week. She is able to walk and talk and even surprised us with a visit at the Home Center. Shirley cannot write so she is verbally thanking everyone who sent flowers, cards and prayers. Due to her stroke and therapy schedule, Shirley had to resign as County Council President. But don’t worry, Shirley is not giving up on ECA! Thank you, Shirley for all the hard work and support that you continue to provide to ECA .We love you Shirley.
Second Vice President
Second Vice President, Lois Merritt, has not been able to be as actively involved with ECA due to her husband, Brian, has been diagnosed with caner. Lois, we miss your smiling face and will continue thinking of you and your family.
Mt. Holly Club President
Minnie Devito, Mt. Holly Club President, has been very involved as a caretaker this year. She has been caring for her husband and ECA member, John, as well as her daughter, Mary. We miss seeing Minnie and John at ECA events and want you to know that we are always thinking of you both.
Quilting Tying Event
Wednesday, June 9th (1-4pm & 6pm - until ?)
As a result of a large quilt donation - 48 quilt tops and backing materials - your assistance is needed. ECA members and visitors are invited to join us for a “Quilting Tying Event” to tie quilts, which will be used for local shelters and community organizations. A very special thanks to the Quiltmakers ECA, who have been working hard to put the tops, batting and back together so the quilts will be ready to be tied. Please support ECA by join us this fun, social, community project.
Rada Products
Rada will have a price increase on several items beginning July 1st with their new catalog. An order will be placed on June 15th - please place orders with Pam Bryson or Lois Merritt no later than June 15th. As a reminder, the Rada sales helps our organization, so be sure to tell your friends and family about Rada products.
Scholarship recipIents
Thanks to the Scholarship committee, two winners have been selected to receive ECA Gaston County scholarships. The recipients are: $1,000 scholarship - Casey Lutz, Hunter Huss High and the $500 scholarship - Melissa Hawkins, East Gaston High School. Each student will receive a check sent to the college she will attend.
The safe & easy way to preserve foods
Monday, June 14 - 6:00 - 8:30 PM
(Lucile Tatum Center)
Registration Fee: $5.00 (due by June 7th)
How to register: Contact the NC Cooperative Extension - Sue Bugg at 704.922.2110
This program provides extensive information on how to safely preserve foods by home canning. Demonstrations are provided on water-bath canning, pressure canning, pickling, and making jams/jellies. Participants receive a preservation booklet, which includes information on canning, pickling, jams/jellies, freezing, and drying techniques.
HEALTH INSPECTION
On May 18th the kitchen received a food safety inspection score of 99, which includes the two points from Serv Safe. We received the following deductions:
· Oven/stove, refrigerator and dish sink are not NSF approved.
· Repair shelving under cabinet area under two compartment sink near dish machine (work order has been issued).
· Tightly secure loose corner/edge of wall paper in men’s restroom (work order has been issued).
The deductions were not a result of anything that members had control over. You are doing a good job - keep up the excellent work!
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