08/01/2025
ZETA CHI MEETING MINUTES
JULY 28, 2025
Present: Regenia Bettis, Shelby Church, Lori Cox, Regina Dubriske, Joyce Frizzell, Stephanie Fussell, Roberta Hatcher, Peggy Holt, Susan McFerrin, Kathy Nichols, Jackie Posey, Jerri Roper, Sharon Turrentine, Ginger Yates
Absent: Alexandra Bell, Beverly Goodridge, Coni Hall, Anne Head, Elizabeth Lancaster, Brenda Lumpkin, Ann Martin, Alene Meacham, Brenda Richardson, Glendalyn Spicer, Lynn Woodall
President Ginger Yates called the meeting to order.
There were no Guests and no Speaker
Pledge of Allegiance and Opening Ritual
No Membership report
Alexandra Bell was absent and sent a Thought for the Day by Stephanie Fussell
Lori Cox, Jonquil Lady sent 5 cards for July Birthdays. Brenda Lumpkin’s Birthday is Aug. 29.
Peggy Holt, Secretary e-mailed June meeting minutes
Roberta Hatcher, Treasurer – As of 7/27/25 General Fund $5,795.06, Philanthropic Fund $759.41, St. Jude $93.57, Books $180.64 making a Grand Total of $6,828.68
Expenses were $25.00 to June Speaker
Jerri Roper/Joyce Frizzell – Arkansas Children’s – Jerri cannot get in touch with Nan Alexander about sewing. Lynn Woodall has offered to sew.
Sharon Turrentine, Awards and Installation – no report
Sharon Turrentine, Blessing Boxes – Tim Looper picked up donations
Membership for Tim Looper – Sharon checked with ESA and was advised that Men are allowed to join Sorority Chapters, but this item is tabled for the time being.
Anne Head, Books, Bags & Buddies – Absent no report
Brenda Richardson, Care Connection – Absent no report
Alexandra Bell, CHI – Absent no report
Peggy Holt, Coats for Kids – no report
Lynn Woodall, Parliamentarian – Absent no report
Ginger Yates, Publicity – Presented a picture from the Sentinel Record of our donations to the Blessing Boxes
Shelby Church, Social Committee – The Committee consists of Shelby Church, Stephanie Fussell, Peggy Holt, Kathy Nichols, Jackie Posey, Jerri Roper, Lynn Woodall. The Committee met and has several Entertainment events planned. September Luau, October Chili Cook Off, November Thanksgiving Potluck, December Pocket Theater and Christmas Party, February St. Jude, March Victory Party and April Installation & Awards
Shelby Church, St. Jude – no report
Old Business: Alexandra Bell – Caring Place – Alexandra Bell and Lori Cox met with the Director and have paperwork for volunteering
Stephanie Fussell and Alexandra Bell met with Dody Roberts with Area Agency on Aging and are forming a committee to help with Fundraising for this Agency.
New Business: Secretary Peggy Holt read Thank you notes from The Call, Humane Society of Garland County, Jackson House and Ouachita Children, Youth & Family Services thanking Zeta Chi for donations.
Closing Ritual
Meeting was adjourned at 1:23 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Holt, Secretary
