November 30, 2023

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Al Koch

Katherine Flotz

Bob Neuman

Judy Neuman

Bev Stanislawski

Sharon Buckman

Cindy Horgash

Diane Stratton

Shirley Hinman

 

 

OLD BUSINESS:  Katherine Flotz  read the minutes

READINGS: 

Al Koch "Teachable Moment"  (autobiographical short story)

Summary:  Teachable moments become the currency for conveying concepts, attitudes, and strengthening bonds of tolerance, acceptance, appreciation, and approval.

 

Katherine Flotz "A Senior Moment" (autobiographical /reflection short story)

Summary:  A senior moment comes along every once in a while.  I just had to pay more attention to where I was.  Finally, I accomplished my raffle ticket purchase.

 

Bob Neuman "God 'Fless' America"...and Roberta, Too!" (reflection)

Summary:  Anecdotes about some of the developmentally-disabled people that my wife, Judy, and I had the privilege to serve.  Special memories are shared about a young Down Syndrome lady, named Roberta, with a speech impediment.

 

Judy Neuman "Kiss And Tell" (autobiographical story)

Summary:  An article about her first romantic kiss by a new student at her school.  Was there any truth in the rumors surrounding the new boy?  How did Judy treat him and what remorse does she wrestle with now about her actions?

 

Bev Stanislawski "The Puzzle Pro" (fiction story)

Summary:  Puzzles are fun to do, but this Puzzle Pro was quite unique as the main character learns --

 

Cindy Horgash "Any Other Nutters" (autobiographical short story)

Summary:  A short story about her whacky, sometimes outrageous, but loveable family.

 

Shirley Hinman "Sink or Swim" (poem)

Summary:  We have to make the choice in life whether we will "Sink or Swim."  Oftentimes, the best choices we make are difficult ones.  But we learn through those choices -- how to develop strength and character and learn to complete the race and possess our land!

 

Meeting Adjourned:  Meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm

Respectfully submitted by WOH Members