Lincoln Woman's Club to begin 125th year by installing officers

[May 18, 2021]     Lincoln Woman's Club will install officers for the 2021-22 club year at its meeting on Wednesday, May 19. This year marks the club's 125th birthday.

Ruth Sloot, former President of the Lincoln club and of the Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs District 17, will conduct the installation, after which outgoing President Judy Rader will hand the gavel to incoming President Darla Rohrer.

Two long-term members will be honored at the meeting, which takes place at 1:00 pm at the Lincoln Banquet Center. Carol Schwantz will be awarded her 50-year pin, and the 100th birthday of Burnetta DePuy will be celebrated. Emma Buenrostro of Mt. Pulaski, winner of the Lincoln Woman's Club Scholarship, will be Introduced. Members will hear reports on two recent projects -- graduation signs and the garage sale.

Hostesses for the meeting are Marcia May, Sue Beaver, Marcia Howen and Patti Becker. Greeters are Membership Chair Ellen Dobihal and Treasurer Terri McDowell. Second Vice-President Cindy Aussieker will lead the devotions. Marcia Howen will conduct the raffle of prizes donated by Susan Rohrer and Jan Villareal.

Members are asked to bring plastic bags for the Humane Society.

[Lynn Spellman]