Fishing Creek

Herb Guild

          Nov/Dec

November Meeting

Greeters for the November meeting were Jennie King and

Liz King-Salas. Betty Deener and Brenda Aucker discussed Job's tears and guided members in making beaded necklaces from Job's tears.

Members were asked to volunteer for officer positions, herb studies

and hostesses for 2014. They also voted to give the Christmas donation to three local food banks: Bloomsburg, Danville and Nescopeck. The suggested donation is $10. 

John reminded everyone about the jello mold contest as part of the refreshments for next month and asked members to plan to help set up for the Christmas party.

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December Meeting

 

The Christmas meeting of the Fishing Creek Herb Guild was celebrated December 12th with festive food and lovely centerpiece decorations. The

most creative Jello mold contest was won by Toni Farides and Nancy Gale. These were then devoured, along with the other covered dishes. John Shott provided lovely hanger planter gifts for the winners.  Bird feeder tree ornaments were given to members for favors.

 

The Guild forwarded a total of $392 in donations divided among the Nescopeck Food Cupboard- $132, the Bloomsburg Food Cupboard- $130

and the Danville Food Bank- $130.

 

Officers elected for 2014 were:  John Shott, president, Louise McCormick, treasurer and Cecilia Kondrchek and Janet Dalberto, co-secretaries. The positions of vice president and other committee chairs remain to be filled.

 

The 2014 planning meeting will be held Thursday January 16th at 5 p.m. at Perkins Pancake House, Bloomsburg. All interested persons are invited to attend to suggest and finalize programs, committees and herb studies.

Please call John Shott to reserve a space.