The Villages Nurse Club

General Meeting October 14, 2025

Meeting called to order by President Lorraine Brown at 12:30 pm

Pledge of Allegiance, announced November meeting date change to Friday November 14

1)    Speaker introduced: Lisa Honka - YOUR KEY TO SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS AND HOW TO PAY FOR IT                                             

2)    Membership report:  1 new member, 35 renewals, 1 guest, 100 active members

3)    Treasurer report September meeting amounts:   $87 in scholarship, $290 Life Stream, Membership $645, Raffle $112....Total funds available $1804.67

4)    Life Stream:  We will continue to collect at the November meeting to purchase giftsfor 15 recipients ($75 will be used to purchase each gift)

5)    New Business:

a.   Raffle conducted - 2 winners

b.    November 14 meeting will honor all veterans and those nurses who served the military.

c.     Tours:  October 17, 2025   9:00 AM Lake Sumter State College. Location: 9501 US Highway 441 Leesburg. This is a student resources presentation.

d.      Pat Keeney announced one of our founding members is hospitalized and suggested cards be sent ....Vicki DeShaw- 17671 SE 90th Clemson Circle, The Villages FL  32162

Meeting adjourned at 1:40 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Lyn McElwee (for Sheri Silverman)

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The Villages Nurse Club

General Meeting September 2, 2025

Meeting called to order by President Lorraine Brown at 1:15 pm

1)    Speaker introduced: John Rainey, The History of Old Glory and Patriotic Songs and Holidays.

2)    Membership report:  2 new members and 62 renewals

3)    Treasurer report:  $200.00 in scholarship fund, $20.00 in Life Stream. There were 63 paid tickets for the luncheon, the club paid $648.00. Balance going forward $1502.37. What has been learned from this is costs have gone up over the years. We offer 2 luncheons; Holiday celebration and Nurse Celebration in May. Consider other ways to evaluate funding these celebrations.

4)    Life Stream; History discussed related to Life Stream. Members have been contributing to the charity with about 15 recipients receiving personalized gifs from their wish list at Christmas time. Funding has not been enough to support the purchases. Will start collecting in September. To provide $75.00 gifts for 15 recipients, we must collect a minimum or $1125. Envelope for contributions passed.

5)    Scholarships: The club is looking at other ways to raise money for the scholarships as in the past several families have supported their loved ones with donations. The club can’t count on this going forward.  The amount of raffle income has not supported the scholarships. Looking to hear from the general membership for ideas related to raising funds for scholarships.

6)    New Business:

a.    Raffle- 1 winner today

b.    November meeting will honor all veterans and those nurses who served the military.

c.     Tours: 9:00 am September 24, 2025 at Immunity Health Spa. Location: 33040 Professional Drive, Leesburg, Fl.

October 17, 2025   9:00 AM Lake Sumter State College. Location: 9501 US Highway 441 Leesburg. This is a student resources presentation.

Meeting adjourned at 1:37 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Sheri Silverman