The meeting was called
to order at 6:00 pm
MEMBERS’ PRESENT:
Beverly
Biehr, Amy Brailey, Sharon Buckman, Katherine Flotz, Bernadette Fortuna, Ruthann
Graczyk, Chris Hasara, Shirley Hinman, Cindy Horgash, Al Koch, Karen Lauper, Tom
Molnar, Bob Neuman, Judy Neuman, Trent Pendley, Beverly Stanislawski, Diane
Stratton, Jon Terpstra
OLD BUSINESS:
Trent
Pendley approved the posted minutes of the October 23rd meeting, and
seconded by Karen Lauper.
Amy
Brailey (Pres.) commented on Katherine Flotz speaking engagement at the First
Methodist Church in Valparaiso on November 9th. Katherine had a
wonderful turnout and sold approximately 37 books.
Diane
Stratton (Vice Pres.) reminded members to RSVP with Sharon Palmeri if they are attending
this year's Christmas Party at Teibel’s Restaurant on December 4th.
NEW BUSINESS:
Katherine
Flotz welcomed former WOH member, Tom Molnar back to the club.
LITERARY NEWS:
Amy
Brailey announced that both of her books, “John Everett and the Hall of History”
and “Behind the Veil,” will be released in December 2025.
READINGS:
SHIRLEY HINMAN shared two poems, “The Detour,” and “Transformation.” Both
poems are responses to life’s sudden interruptions and the new, challenging
directions our lives take.
DIANE STRATTON read her short piece titled “Little Things Mean a Lot” in
reflection of how little acts of kindness add up and mean a lot in making the
world a better place.
AL KOCH read
“Heartfelt Christmas” from his Koch’s Choice article in The Write
Stuff monthly newspaper. The article reminds readers that the best
Christmas gift one can give comes from the heart.
The
poem, “Lonely Suitors,” was read by BEVERLY STANISLAWSKI. It is a
message of how special a solitary existence can be.
BEVERLY BIERH read the preface of her book “Happy Retirement Years!” about
the inspiration from bible seniors.
TRENT D. PENDLEY continues to read chapter three from his historical fiction, “Lewry
Lurie” with the hero concluding his tour of Brighton House in the Indiana
Dunes and looking for a consultant to advise where to donate Esther Levy’s
Dizengoff necklace.
BOB NEUMAN read
his article or diatribe, of sorts, titled “It Could Be!...It Could Be!...It
Is!” about It being the blessing or bane of social media.
CINDY HORGASH read her short story based on October’s picture prompt titled “Afterglow”
about a mysterious meet-up and near-death experience.
“Danny Be Good” is a true story as told to SHARON BUCKMAN by her daughter,
who is a struggling single mom. The lesson is learning to help solve a problem rather
than trying to judge it.
KAREN LAUPER read the chapter Timmy & His Newborn Brother from her
book “Can You Push Me to Heaven?” Timmy’s family begins transitioning
from Navy life to their hometown in the Midwest. Many decisions must be made,
but mostly the best doctor for Timmy’s fragile medical issues.
JON TERPSTRA read the fourth chapter of his short story, “Ruby.” The
narrator continues to visit Ruby at the local bar while she recalls memories of
him and his father.
The
meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
CINDY HORGASH
