Crawfordsville News

CHAPTER L T.T.T.

Chapter L of the National T.T.T. Society members met on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 at 7 p.m. at the Olds United Church of Christ. The meeting opened with the singing of the Sword of Gold.

Roll Call was answered with five members telling " Are You a morning person or a night owl?"

Nancy McGohan read the minutes of the July 2025 meeting and they were approved as read.

Correspondence: President Shelman shared articles from the TTT Tidings newsletter. Topics included the upcoming national convention and info about the officers. This Chapter is listed under the violet awards. The nearby Chapter J has two new members and a loss of five members were reported in this area and two members from this chapter are being recognized on their 50 year membership, Joan Rodgers and Pat King.

The treasurer's report was submitted by Missy Fear and will be filed for audit. Dues were collected.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Auditing: Karolyn Crawford and Marilyn Fear will get the books audited and report back in November.

Camp: Nancy McGohan has purchased towels and stuffed animals for next year. The Chapter has decided to send two girls to cam in 2026 and will opt out of bus transportation.

Charity and Camp Girl's Gifts: Nothing to report.

Ways and Means: Karolyn Crawford reported on the fundraising opportunity at Pizza Hut.

NEW BUSINESS: Missy Fear shared the budget for the upcoming year. Joan Rodgers made a motion to approve the budget and it was seconded by Karolyn Crawford. President Shelman presented the 2026 Membership Directory and asked everyone to verify and update their information as needed. The topic of future fundraising was brought up and was open for discussion.

OLD BUSINESS: Plans were finalized for the chapters combined meeting and supper social with Chapter J. It will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Your Choice Family Restaurant in Wayland. If anyone wants to carpool, let President Shelman know.

BILLS FOR PAYMENT: Pat Miller presented a bill for camp girls. Nancy McGohan made a motion to allow the bill and it was seconded by Missy Fear.

PROPOSAL of NAMES FOR MEMBERSHIP: None.

ADJOURNMENT: President Shelman thanked those who attended. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. at Your Choice Family Restaurant.

The meeting adjourned with the Closing Creed.

A MESSAGE FROM A READER

Larry Watson had a bad fall in his yard in mid July in which his right femur was fractured. Following surgery and rehab at a nearby care center he is back home, recovering nicely and able to get around with the aid of a walker or cane. His recovery is coming along faster than Dr. 's had anticipated. He wants everyone to know how much everything that has been done for him is appreciated.

REMINDER

A reminder that items for the School and Personal Dignity Kits will be collected until Oct. 26 and then sent to Midwest Missions.