Sedalia area Club Notes for Oct. 12

Published 1:59 am Tuesday, October 13, 2026

MidMo Toastmasters Club

“As a little girl, this was just normal,” Vivian Cline told members of MidMo Toastmasters Club recently. Out of her bedroom window all she could see was “a huge tall steel fence…that seemed to go on and on….Beyond the fence, armed guards…, watching everyone.”

“And aircraft flying over our apartment, day after day, night after night,” she said, adding, “And…I thought this was completely normal.”

Cline gave her Ice-Breaker speech at the club’s Oct. 6 meeting at Boonslick Regional Library, and described in vivid detail her growing-up years living the Air Force life in England, Germany and other places where her dad served as a Master Sergeant.

“Mom comes to you and says,’ it’s time to move, honey,’ and I’m thinking, ‘again?’ Cline recalled. This conversation occurred every one to three years, she said, “and I’m thinking, I must change schools again? I began to pack my then-most-precious possessions, my Mrs. Beasely doll,…my Barbie house….”

“I didn’t realize it at the time,” Cline said, “but being a military kid taught me something that has stayed with me my entire life: the importance of education, self-control, discipline, a strong work ethic, integrity, and treating others the way you want to be treated. But above all, living for the Lord.” Concluding her speech, Cline said, “When someone asks me, ‘Where did you grow up?’ I still have a hard time giving a simple answer….I’ve always replied,”Everywhere,” and that’s not such a bad place to grow up’.”

Kathryn Marshall gave a three-minute evaluation of Cline’s speech.

Gina Rogers served as Table Topicsmaster.

Guests at the meeting were Todd Swope, from Independence, and Yolanda Fox, from Knob

The next meeting of the club will be on Oct. 20, when Cline will give the Toastmasters manual’s second project, whose goal includes, “making your message clear, with supporting material directly contributing to that message.”

Those interested in improving their speaking and leadership skills are invited to MidMo Toastmasters Club’s meetings at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Additional information may be obtained from P.C. Thomas (660-826-9988 or p.c.thomas@charter.net).

Dresden 4-H Club

Dresden 4-H Club held their meeting, Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Sharon Bruner’s home. The meeting was called to order by Eli Dehan, president at 5:03 p.m. with twenty-one members, twenty guests, three other youth and two leaders present.

Cara Caldwell, a potential new member, was introduced.

American and 4-H pledges were led by Cooper Reynolds and Theo Schuber.

Membership Roll Call: “What can you do to be safe at Halloween?”

September 13, 2026, minutes were read by Reagan Sneed, treasurer. Minutes were approved as read. Treasurer’s report was given by Rhett Sneed, vice-president, approved as presented, subjected to audit.

Under Old Business:

4-H’ers gave reports on their activities. The club needs to come up with another Service Project as the La Monte Cemetery does not need to be done this fall as the youth did such a good job last year. Thank you to the Carter, Cornine and Dehan families for helping set up the Dresden 4-H Window Display at Crown Power in La Monte. Thank you to those who brought items for the display. Club voted to ring Bells for Salvation Army, Saturday, December 12, 2027 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in front of Walmart by East door. 4-H’ers were reminded to enroll in 4-H Online by December 1 for $30 after that dues increase. Members were asked to sign up for dates to do demonstrations and bring snacks.

Under Old Business:

4-H Recognition Night is Monday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Dresden 4-H Club is to bring rolls for the dinner.

The next meeting is November 8, 2026 at La Monte Methodist Church at 5:00 p.m. Cornine and Kincaid families have snacks. Demonstration by Ada Ann Carter and Isabella Cornine. Families are to bring items for the La Monte Food Pantry and make cards for Veterans.

Samuel Dehan made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ada Ann Carter. Motion carried. Group activity was roasting hotdogs, making s’mores and having a hayride.

Samuel Dehan, Dresden 4-H Club Reporter

Alpha Delta Kappa

The Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, international honorary sorority for women educators, met Monday, Sept. 28, at Christ & Trinity Church and via zoom.

President Lisa Young called the meeting to order following a “Taco Bar” meal provided by the officers. Chaplain Robin Blackburn gave the devotion titled “A Blessing for Teachers” from “Small Steps,” by Kimberly Knowle-Zeller.

The treasurer’s report was given by Andrea Eppenauer. The September donation is for Christ & Trinity Lutheran Church.

The next two dates to serve at Community Cafe are Oct. 23 and April 23. Names of prospective members were given.

Members were encouraged to bring school supplies next month and can tabs for Ronald McDonald House.

Julie Bales reported for the Relay for Life team. ADK was the top team, turning in $4,607.

In December, members will have the opportunity to go to the Lyceum Theater in Arrow Rock to see “A Christmas Carol”.

Andrea presented the budget for 2026-27.

The door prize was won by Sharon Atkinson.

Church Women United

The Sedalia unit of Church Women United met Monday, Sept. 28, at Community of Christ Church. Tammie Stultz, president, called the meeting to order. Mary Beatty, from St. Vincent dePaul, gave the devotion.

The minutes of the May meeting and the treasurer’s report were presented and accepted. World Community Day is Nov. 6. Calvary Episcopal will plan the program.

The next day to serve at Whittier School is Oct. 13. Calvary Episcopal will prepare the lunches.

The “Member Spotlight” featured Sharon Dawley and Sandy Mayfield. They talked about their families and their involvement in the community.

Nominations are being accepted for officers for 2027. Members signed up to give devotions, make sandwiches for Whittier, and host celebrations next year.

A committee was formed to plan activities for next year: Leora Bremer, Karen Cairer, and Linda Page.

At the October 26 meeting, members are encouraged to bring a pumpkin flavored snack or a pumpkin craft/decoration. Members will vote for their favorite – a penny a vote. The money raised will go into the Whittier Fund. In November, we will have a cookie exchange.

In October the speaker for the program will be the director of the Embassy House. All women in the community are invited to the next meeting on Monday, Oct. 26.