Sedalia area club notes for Oct. 20
Published 12:00 am Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Osage Chapter DAR
The Osage Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution held its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 187, in the downstairs meeting room of the Boonslick Regional Library. Regent Loretta Klein opened the session with the DAR ritual, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States. This traditional opening reflects the chapter’s core mission of promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
During the business portion of the meeting, Pat Palmer presented the Treasurer’s report. Secretary Arthea Wasson read the minutes from the previous meeting, which were approved as read. Pat Palmer presented the Women’s minute, Malinda Nevils presented the report on Hawaii and the American Indian minute. Roslyn Heights Christmas Tree committee reported on the progress of the Osage’s tree. Jeanean Longan reported visiting five schools in the county promoting Constitution Week. Linda Reid presented traditional soups and stews that were enjoyed in the colonial period in “Celebrating America 250.” Special guest State Vice Regent Cindy Williams gave a report on the Bluebird Bus Trip scheduled for June 18-29, 2027. Members will be present Nov. 11th for the laying of the Veterans wreath by State Chaplin Arthea Wasson and Linda Reed.
The program was presented by Jessie Kiel, of “The Next Generation of Photos LLC” (tngphotoservices@gmail.com). Jessie has a BFA degree in photography her program touched on preservation and presentation.
Fifteen members and guests were in attendance. Refreshments were provided by Marissa Fisher, Cynthia Harkey, and Sheila Palotnick.
Helen G. Steele Music Club
The Helen G. Steele Music Club met on Oct. 14, 2026 at the Heard Memorial Club House. President Stacey Beard opened the meeting welcoming eighteen members and guests. The minutes of the previous meeting were emailed to members and stood approved. Stacey announced past member Olive Swift and her husband Wesley left the Music Club a generous donation in their will. A photo memorial of the Swifts was on display in the dining room and Stacey shared the highlights of their journey together. Board President Marty Graves presented a brief report on the contractors who will be working on the Carriage House in October. In addition, painting of several rooms down stairs is scheduled for December. The Sedalia Symphony Report was given by Cindy Decker on the concert Monday, which was well received. The next performance is Handel’s Messiah Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, 3:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Auditions start are 2-4 p.m Oct. 25. at First Baptist Church. The Symphony’s Christmas Concert will be Dec. 7, with Smith Cotton’s Jazz Ensemble as guest performers.
The program was presented by Bill Decker, “Pictures at an Exhibition” A piano suite in ten movements, plus a recurring and varied Promenade theme, written in 1874, by Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky. It is a musical depiction of a tour of an exhibition of works by architect and painter Viktor Hartmann put on at the Imperial Academy of Arts in Saint Petersburg, following his sudden death in the previous year. Each movement of the suite is based on an individual work, some of which are lost. After the program refreshments were provided by Christene Meyer and Laurel Young. Next meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. Talent (no talent) Show.
