May 25 — The Odessa Study Club recently held a luncheon and inauguration of officers at the home of Margaret Jones, host, along with the Hospitality Committee. Members brought salads and desserts to the event. Outgoing President Carolyn Tripp presented the outgoing officers with a beautiful thank you note and a beautiful bag saying “these are some of my favorite things” which included Hershey Kisses. Club members expressed sincere thanks to Carolyn Tripp for her leadership as President.
New officers were sworn in and presented with chocolate bars related to the new officers’ positions.
– Dean Boyd, treasurer, received a “Pay Day” candy bar
— Terrie Echols, corresponding secretary, a “Symphony” bar
– Dana Ashton, recording secretary, a “Whatcha ma call it” bar
—Tammy Hawkins, vice president/president of programs, Peanut M&M’s
– Pam Earnest, historian/reporter, a “Mounds” bar
– Alyssa Goates, president, a “Milky Way” bar
– Carolyn Tripp, MP, Crunch bar
— All members, bars “3 Musketeers”
The year ended with applications for Meals On Wheels greeters, committees and delivery drivers for the 2024-2025 season. A $200 donation was also made to the Crisis Center of West Texas. The Odessa Study Club enjoyed meetings from September 2023 to May 2024, with the theme “Some of My Favorite Things.”
