Wharton Station Ruritan Club inducts new officers

Published 5:12 pm Friday, February 12, 2016

The Jan. 12 meeting was called to order by Ruby Manning at 7:30 p.m. Members present were Karen Ball, Obed Brabble, Brandi Dixon, Jeff Edwards, Lynda Harris, Carlton Manning, Ruby Manning, Bruce Rabon, Carolyn Tyson, Harold Tyson,

Gail Vickers, Dan Wallace, Bryan Weatherington and Phyllis Weatherington.

Two guests attended the meeting: Joe Rodgers and Curtis Rodgers.

The song “America” was sung by the members. Invocation was by Bruce Rabon, followed by a meal of ham, potato salad, cabbage, rolls and sweets prepared by Carolyn and Harold Tyson.

The minutes were read from the Nov. 10 meeting. A motion was made to accept the minutes by Carolyn Tyson, seconded by Bryan Weatherington. The motion was carried by the members.

The treasurer’s report was read by Harold Tyson and Curtis Rodgers installed the new officers for 2016. They are as follows: Ruby Manning, president; Gail Manning, vice president; Karen Ball, secretary; Harold Tyson, treasurer; and Brandi Dixon, director.

A cook list for 2016 was distributed to the members present by Ruby Manning. The board will present a suggestion for a fundraiser for 2016 at the February board meeting.

With no other business, a motion was made by Jeff Edwards and seconded by Carlton Manning to adjourn. “The Pledge of Allegiance” was said and all were dismissed at 8:30 p.m.

Karen Ball, secretary