A summary of the Meetings of March and April at the  Mackinaw Area Public Library, and May meetings. A record of 3 months only will be kept on this site.

March 1, - 1pm Membership meeting at the Library

Blood Drive Co-chairman Marianne Murray explained the changes for the next ARC Drive - Date: Wednesday, March 31, Place: Wawatam Senior Center on Cedar Rd., off of W. Central Ave., Time: 11:30a.m., to 5:30p.m.Due to a declining number of donors, the club may lose the blood drives. They have lowered our goal from 25 to 21. It is imperative that we promote the drives and see that there are enough donors.

The board-approved budget was presented by the Budget Committee to the membership for their information.

The Membership Committee has sent out several invitations to prospective members.

First Vice-president and Program Chairman Mim Schneider has announced that the Past Presidents Dinner will be held at 'Neath the Birches, on Monday, May 3rd. The buffet dinner cost is $15.00 including tip.

Rummage/Bake Sale Chairman Linda Gwilt requested members to save items for the sale, and to save plastic bags for it, as well. It will be held on May 15th.

Sunshine chairman Jean Paquet has replenished her supply of cards and has ample postage to cover mailings.

The Centennial Cookbook committee passed around a sample of the cookbook they are working on for the 100-year anniversary. They are also incorporating club history information into the book.

Suggestions for new fund-raiser projects include making hand creams and soaps, and beaded bracelets with ID's. The club is also considering selling "Memories of Mackinaw," All ideas are welcome and will be considered.

Joann Wallin was the speaker, who treated us to the cakes she baked and decorated after showing us how she created the beautiful baked goods with her own tools. We learned how to turn out delicious and attractive cakes for special occasions in our lives.