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At the close of the program business was again taken up. Mrs. Rivers reported that the Board had created a scholarship for a Leon County girl for the short course at the college. The Board also voted to pay the welfare committee $10.00 for seeds for needy families in the spring. This being the annual meeting Mrs Rivers made her report on the activities of the club during the past year. She expressed her appreciation to the officers and committee for their cooperation and loyal support. Reports were also made by the following chairmen showing that the work was carred out well during the year. Education Committee, Miss Gregg, read by Mrs Bridges; American Citizenship, Mrs. Boone; Mrs. Baker, Conservation; Mrs. Baker won the award of a bronze medal for the greatest accomplishment in conservation works. Music, Mrs. [Diahl]; Literary, Mrs. Leland Lewis; flowers, Mrs. Duval; Girl Scouts, Mrs. [Migell] Publicity, Mrs. [Pouton]; Mrs. [Gramling], corresponding secretary.

The Club conferred membership on Mrs. Milton Parker in appreciation of her work during the bridge tournament. The resignation of Mrs. Armstead Brown was read.

Mrs Rivers reported that on Mother's Day she sent cards to three absent mothers in Tallahassee: Mrs. A. L. Woodward, 86; Mrs. Susan Bradford [Epsees], 86;

and Mrs. E G. Weeks, 95.

Mrs. Norwood moved, Mrs. Bond seconded, that the Club open the Club house twice a month for a dance for the young people of hogh school age. Carried. Adjourned. Alice Roberts, sec.

Call meeting of the Board, May 25, 1932

A call meeting of the Board was held at the home of Mrs. Rivers on the 25th of May, for the purpose of deciding about the janitor and the telephone.

Mrs. Boone moved, Mrs. Bond seconded that the telephone be discontinued for the four summer momths. Carried.

Mrs. Parker moved, Mrs. [Feins] seconded, that the Club dismiss the janitor for the four summer months. Carried. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Report submitted, Alice Roberts, sec.

Call meeting of the Board of the Woman's Club, Sept. 2, 1932

A call meeting of the Board of the Woman's Club was held on the 2nd of September at the home of the president, Mrs. E. G. Rivers. Mrs. Rivers, presiding, opened the meeting with a discussion concerning the use of the club house for an organization meeting of the registered nurses of the city. Mrs. Knapp moved, Mrs. Roberts seconded, that the Club permit the use of the club house for the organization meeting of the registered nurses. Carried.

On motion by Mrs. Gramling, seconded by Mrs. Knapp, the Board voted to allow other organizations, such as the U. D. C. and others, to hold their meetings in the

Club house for $1.50 without any [fee] $2.00 with use of fireplace; and $2.50 with use of furnace.

Mrs. Knapp moved, Mrs. Ponton seconded, that Mrs. Rivers see Arthur and see what is the least he would work for during the winter. Carried.

A discussion on mothers' pensions led by Mrs. Ponton followed.

Mrs. Knapp moved, Mrs. Bastain seconded, that Mrs. Rivers appoint a committee to call a meeting of other committees from civic organization to go beffore the county commissioners and urse the passage of the Mothers' Pensions bill. Carried.

The board went on record as being willing to stand behind all work undertaken by the welfare committee in relief of all kinds, and is willing to cooperate in every way possible.

Mrs. Rivers reported that Mrs. Gilbert and Mrs. Parker have resigned from the club. The resignations were accepted with regret. The following names were presented for membership: Miss Helen Mawers Mrs. J. W. Collins, Sr., Mrs. Rosenberg, Mrs. Herman [& were] accepted.

Mrs. Roberts moved, Mrs. Bastain seconded, that the committee having charge of the program for the afternoon also have charge of the social hour at the close of the meeting, furnishing light refreshments. Carried

There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Respt. submitted Alice Roberts, see

Board Meeting, October 13, 1032

The Board of the Woman's Club met in regular session Thursday, October 13, at the home of the president, Mrs. Rivers presiding. Twelve members were present. The names of Mrs. Marshall [?ooke], Miss Sarah Partridge, Mrs. Earl Smith, Miss [Lauise?] Conradi, and Mrs. Harry Wells were presented for membership. Mrs. Bostain announced that Miss [Sharl?] Williams would speak on educational work at Leon High School on Thursday night, October 20. Different organizations will cooperate in entertaining her at a tea at the club house in the afternoon from 4:30 to 6:00 o'clock. On motion by Mrs. Bostain, seconded by Mrs. Green, the board voted to cooperate in having the tea.

Mrs. Moor moved, Mrs. Bostian seconded, the club abolish the initiation fee. Carried.

Mrs. Gramling moved, Mrs. Knapp seconded that the initiation fee of the new members who have paid it in September be returned. Carried.

Mrs. Knapp moved, Mrs. Moor seconded, that the corresponding secretary write new members that their names would be placed on the roll upon the payment of at least half the dues or $2.50, carried.

Mrs. Moor moved, Mrs. Roberts seconded, that if the garden club asks for the club house for the flower show, they be allowed to use it provided that they protect the floor and be responsible for any damage and pay all actual expenses; and that they are not to use any green crepe paper or artificial grass. Carried.

Mrs. Moor moved, Mrs. Gregg seconded that the club make rate to the U.D.C.'s for the year of $22.50 without use of linen. Carried.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

Respt. submitted, Alice Roberts, sec.

Woman's Club, October 14, 1950

The woman's Club met in regular session on October 14th in the club house with the president, Mrs. Rivers, presideint. The meeting opened with the salute to the flag led by Mrs. Boone, followed by the club creed read in unison. After the singing Swannee River, Mrs. Rivers spoke a few words of greeting to the members, this being the first meeting first meeting of the fall. The minutes of the May meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's report was read by Mrs. Robert as follows: House Fund $239.70 Checking 34.25 Conservation 52.40 Beautification 78.38 Welfare 22.12 overdrawn accepted

Mrs. Roberts reported Board action as to dues as follows

That the initiation fee be abolished

That the names of new members be place on the roll upon the payment of at least half of the dues, or $2.50 that all members can pay dues in two installments when wishing to do so.

The following names were presented to the club for membership: Mrs Marshall Cooke, Miss Sarah Partridge. Mrs. Harry Wells, Mrs. Earl Smith, Mrs. Sco. K Armes, and Miss Laurie Conradi.

Mrs. Srumbling, corresponding secretary read the following: Note of appreciation from Mrs. Bond; note from Mrs. Wahnish, inclosing dues and resigning from the club; a telegram from the Postal Telegraph Company expressing