Book Lovers Study Club enjoys “Rosie the Riveter”
Book Lovers Club held its first meeting of the year at the Russellville High School Media Center. Hostesses were Debbie Nale, Molly Bates and Nina McNatt. The meeting was called to order by President Cheri McCain, and a welcome was extended to special guests: Sharon Robinson, Debbie Evans, Jenene Jenkins, Carolyn Stewart, Vicki Robinson and Louise Hester. The club’s inspiration was given by Debby Beason. The institute, “We Can Do It with Honor Flight,” was given by Brenda Oliver. She briefly reported on the Honor Flight for Veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the VA Memorial Monument. The Federation Moments were presented by Shelia Upchurch.
Dr. Francis Larraine Tunnell Carter, a real “Rosie the Riveter” presented the program “We Can Do It with Rosie the Riveter.”
Rosie the Riveter was a fictional character featured in a propaganda campaign created by the U.S. government to encourage white middle class women to work outside the home during World War II. She was meant to represent the ideal female worker and help fill the temporary industrial labor shortage caused by the combination of fewer male workers (due to the draft and/or enlistment) and increased production of military equipment and supplies.
In the business session Susie Malone, secretary, distributed the club minutes to the members. Hayley Fuller, treasurer, distributed Book Lovers Year End Report and the proposed budget for the calendar year 2015-2016. Club dues were collected and yearbooks distributed.
The following projects were approved for this year.
– United Through Reading’s Military Program: Purchase CDs for our men and women serving in the military so they can read a story and tape their voice reading it for their children back home to hear and to play over and over.
– Sew Much Comfort: Make donation to provide adaptable clothing to wounded service men and women.
– Ovarian Cancer Awareness Campaign spotlighting “Got Teal’d” literature.
– Safeplace’s campaign against Domestic Violence: Prepare jars to be placed in local businesses to collect donations.
Patricia Cox and Cheri McCain reported on the GFWC Alabama Leadership Seminar held at the Alabama State House. Various sessions conducted on topics such as human trafficking, the arts and getting involved in local and state issues.
Club members were encouraged to attend the AFWC District I meeting in Huntsville Oct. 3. The meeting was adjourned with the reading of the “Collect.”
