London-Middlesex
Before the start of the luncheon, Linda Freeman directed our attention to the slide show on the screen at the front of room, beautifully created by Dianne Heatherington, illustrating the “70 Sisters Project”. The project description and pictures have been submitted to the Provincial office for consideration as a “Feather in Your Cap” Award.
Our Banquet meal of 3 courses was very well received (especially the black forest cake dessert!) by the attendees.
Our entertainment was our choir singing their Spring selection of songs which was a preview of their program for the Convention Banquet on Wednesday, June 3rd. On behalf of the choir members, Michele Specht thanked Johanna Hurd and Tracey McIntyre, with flowers, for their work in rehearsals and in the concert; Michele also recommended to our membership the value and enjoyment of joining the choir and hoped more would join for 2026-27.
The Cora Bailey Award (a certificate and special pin from the provincial office) was presented to Irene Gauvin (table decorations), introduced by Rosanne Wadsworth; and Janice Thielenhaus (publications), introduced by Kathryn Patton, for their many years of service.
The membership was asked to approve the Budget for 2026-27, which was presented at the April Luncheon meeting, and was unanimously passed with thanks to treasurer Lynda Faulkner.
Mary Maxwell (Past president) presented the In Memoriam for 10 members who have passed since the last ceremony in May 2025. Their pictures were shown on the screen, and a brief obituary was spoken. A carnation was placed in a vase, by a member who had known them, as a token of our remembrance.
Four different Draws were made – for the members aged 80+; for the members who had introduced a new member; for the completed Rewards cards for the 2025-26 year; and finally for the Share the Wealth in which 2 members won $112.00 each.
In lieu of the core executive for 2026-27 posing for a group picture, Linda Freeman asked those members to stand in place and then all the supporting committee members present were also asked to stand and be acknowledged by the membership.
By:- Janice Thielenhaus
Email:- jthielenhaus@hotmail.com
