Scorta Newsletter-December 9, 2011
     President Bob Karlovetz called the meeting to order at noon.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by the dinner prayer.  Members of St. John's Lutheran Church in Fremont served the luncheon.   Karolvetz thanked the greeters and Jeanette Gleba for the table decorations.
     Bob read two thank-you notes from Solomon Lutheran Church and Fremont City Schools regarding the dictionaries, thesauruses, and reference books on how to utilize both the dictionaries and thesauruses that SCORTA donated to them.
     Members of the Fremont Ross High School Glee Club class put on a holiday program filled with holiday songs under the direction of Pam Meggitt.  Wendy Brown accompanied the students on the piano.
     Pres. Karlovetz explained to those in attendance the necessity for realigning the executive committee.  Many members of the executive committee have multiple jobs for which they are responsible.  Since no one has stepped up to the plate to serve as President, John Paulson stated that he would serve as president if Walt Lamson would be responsible for both Information/Protective Services as well as Legislative matters.  It was also mentioned that help with the punch at luncheons is still needed.  If Carol Klohn comes to luncheons, she will take care of the punch.  If she is unable to come, there will be no punch served before we eat lunch.  Elaine Roush has agreed to keep track of our membership's community service hours.
     At that point, John Paulson was installed as president of SCORTA.  Edna Hanson took the floor at that time to thank outgoing president Bob Karlovetz for all his efforts and service to our organization.
     The minutes of the Nov. 4th Executive Committee meeting were read.  Jeanette Gleba moved the minutes be approved.  Marcia Humberger seconded the motion.  Motion passed.
     Ellen Honsperger presented the treasurer's report and it was filed for audit.  Honsperger also told those present that ORTA and SCORTA dues for 2012 are now due.  She also gave an update on our Kroger card program.  Ellen has an info sheet available to anyone who would like to sign up for this program.  
     Walt Lamson reported that Dave Gynn from ORTA will be present at our March, 2012 luncheon to discuss how important ORTA is to all SCORTA members and how this group protects the benefits we all enjoy.
     New SCORTA members were introduced at the luncheon.  They included:  Eileen Reinhard, Dee Grabel, and Shirley Kiser.  
     Becky Lauer reported that 1056 dictionaries, 48 thesauruses and 48 reference manuals were delivered to all elementary schools in Sandusky County.
     Community Service chairperson, Eilene Roush updated those present about keeping track of volunteer hours throughout the calendar year.  She mentioned that prep time and travel time for all volunteer hours should be included.
     Dick Dundore reported that a trip to the Cleveland Orchestra and Art Museum is being planned for Friday, May 18th.  A bus will collect passengers from Fremont, Clyde and Bellevue.  Those going will arrive in Cleveland at 9:30 AM.  A pre-concert lecture will begin at 10, followed by the concert at 11.  Upper balcony seats run $56, while lower area seats fun $61.  Lunch will follow the concert on your own.  The afternoon will be spent touring the Art Museum.  Friends are welcome.

          There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned, motion made by Dick Dundore and seconded by Jon Brough. 

Respectively submitted,
Madeline Doble