Pictured is Uncle Sam played by Bill Sweeney and Ms. Spirit of America played by Sally Hagg. Uncle Sam presented each member with an American Flag.

Harmony Senior Citizens met on June 3 at the Panama United Methodist with 37 members present.

Chaplain Lois King read “The meaning of Our Flag” led a moment of silence in memory of Past President Beverly Smith, and offered the dinner prayer. Uncle Sam “Bill Sweeney” led the flag salute. Mary Kay Cook and her grandchildren sang “God Bless America.” Members brought a bag lunch and their own drink.

President Roberta Karlson welcomed everyone and thanked all for their affirmation in allowing her to serve as their president and looks forward to a rewarding time. Roberta thanked Tom Smith for getting all Beverly’s notes and books to her, which have helped her in preparing for the meetings.

Secretary Wendie Raynor read thank you notes from the family of Delores Haley for the donation to Hospice in her memory. The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. Mary Lou Garfield gave the treasurer’s report. A reminder that dues of $5.00 are due in September.

Pennies for Paws currently has $12 and members are asked to continue to support this cause.

Laurie Russell, vice president, gave gifts to the members with June birthdays, which included Peachie James and Dottie Enlow. Other members with June birthdays who were not present included Judy Prechtl, Joyce Ecker and Sandy Hoyt. They each will receive a birthday card from the group. Laurie wants to recognize members with birthdays each month.

Dottie Enclow, Trip Chairperson, reported the Panama Seniors do not have any trips scheduled at the present time. There was interest in a trip for the near future with a possibility of going to the dinner theater in Erie. Dottie will check this out. She reported there was an excess of money in the trip account and it was approved by the officers to send $100 to the Humane Society.

Roberta has checked with the church secretary and luncheons and dinners can be served at meetings but the food must be cooked in the church kitchen and each dish has to be served by only one person.

A chicken barbecue is scheduled for the August meeting. The meal includes half a chicken, scalloped potatoes, baked beans and a roll. The cost is $10 and reservations and payment are due at the July meeting. Members are to bring their own drink.

Dottie Enlow is chairman of the nominating committee. The slate of officers will be announced at the August meeting with open nominations from the floor.

A motion was made, seconded and passed by members to meet at noon for the months of July and August.

The next meeting will be Thursday, July 1, at noon. The luncheon will be a spaghetti dinner, prepared by Sally Hagg. Reservations for the dinner were required and are now closed. A memorial service for members who have passed away during the past two years will be held at the July meeting. Lois King. Chaplain, is in charge of the service.

The meeting was adjourned. Entertainment was provided by Dorothy Erickson who played Patriotic songs with members asked to “Name that Tune.”