The meeting was called to order by President Karen Klinkner. Members present included Kaci Bechen, Karen Klinkner, Laura Pearson, Carol Hendrix, Joan Gaston and Dee Bechen. Kaci Bechen read the secretary’s report, and Dee Bechen presented the treasurer’s report. Both reports were approved.
Karen read the newsletter from the District President and talked about the upcoming District meeting April 16 in Wessington Springs. Karen and Laura plan to attend and will report at the next meeting. Members also discussed Girls State Registration and recruiting new members. Five grave markers will be ordered to identify members that have passed. A Memorial Day program will be Monday, May 30, at 1:30 p.m.
The winners of the poem and essay contest were as follows:
Poems: Class 1 – first, Alexandra Schelske; second, Caleb Kneen; third, Randy Bitterman; Class 2 – first, Carter Hitchcock; second, Kara Wormstadt; third, Maddie Kempf; Class 3 – first, Casady Dean; second, Ayla Moe; third, Brooklyn Johnson.
Essays: Class 1 – first, Payton Uecker; second, Maddie Kempf; third, Kara Wormstadt; Class 2 – first, Toby Kneen; second, Brooklyn Johnson; third, Cassidy Dean; Class 3 – first, Katie Schmit; second, Samantha Dean; third, Macy Kempf; Class 4 – first, Catherine Bechen; second, Austin Schmit; third, Abby Vermeulen; Class 5 – first, Logan Effling; second, Trevor Olson; third, Maddie Vermeulen; Class 6 – first, Ethan Johnson.