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The Hancock County Democratic Women held their monthly meeting Nov. 14 at B4 Burgers, Pennsylvania Avenue, Weirton, West Virginia with President Teresa McCombs calling the meeting to order, welcoming those in attendance and leading in the Pledge Of Allegiance.
Silent attendance was taken.
Secretary Pam Allison was absent. McCombs read the minutes that were submitted to her by Allison by email.
The treasurer's report was read and will be filed for an audit.
The Weirton Christmas Parade was further discussed. The Christmas Parade was held Nov. 25.
Gina Cross is making the arrangements for a Christmas get together at the Garden Grill Steakhouse on Three Springs Drive, Weirton. It is scheduled Dec. 12 at 4:30 p.m. The price will be $25 each and that will include the tip. The menu is being finalized by Cross and as soon as the same is finalized Kathy Link will email everyone with a proper invitation. An invitation via email will go out to each member and guests. In lieu of a gift exchange, feel free to donate a monetary gift for the Community Breadbasket.
The group will have its installation of new officers on the same date and place. The new officers will be Alesia Brogdon, president-elect; Marianne Turkal, vice president-elect; Kathy Link, secretary-elect; and Dina Carnes, treasurer-elect. They will be installed by Past State President Anna Gillespie. The group discussed and approved paying for the guest speaker who participates in the installation ceremony.
Brogdon made the motion to reserve two dates at T. Kosciuszko Hall for future events at $50 each. Seconded by Dina Carnes. Motion carried.
It was noted that Brogdon was recognized as Hancock County Democrat of the Year during the annual Roosevelt-Kennedy dinner held in Charleston at the end of October. The dinner event is to pay tribute to "a remarkable woman in the community who embodies courage, compassion and dedication.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned.
The next meeting will be held Dec. 12 at 4:30 p.m. at the Garden Grill Steakhouse. This will be the Christmas Party and installation of new officers.
The Hancock County Democratic Women welcomes new members. All Hancock County Democratic Women are invited to join the group and support its cause. Dues are $10 per person for the year and are due when joining.
For information contact Brogdon at 304-914-6960 or McCombs at 304-723-0290.