The February meeting of our Moore County Retired School Personnel was both eventful and perhaps profitable! President Sandi Keyser got things rolling with a welcome as members were still signing in.
Sandi allowed Ken Loyd (your faithful blog host) the privilege of introducing his daughter Amanda Talbert, our guest speaker for the morning. Ken spoke of his pride in Amanda's use of her God-given gifts to help others in need. In the next half hour she would offer us a crash course in a multitude of ways to improve our budgets, through couponing, make-it-yourself projects, and other creative means. She would also fill us in on the ministry these skills led her into.
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Amanda shared practical, doable strategies that would work for anyone willing to make a plan. Her advice can be tailored for a single working mother, a family of four, or a retiree on a limited budget.
Amanda guided her listeners through a series of self-evaluative questions so they could decide what budget changes they might consider.
She shared a list of resources including Facebook (under both Amanda Talbert and Fed by Faith) and her blog The Frugal Report.
Amanda closed by telling about the inception of her food and clothing ministry, Fed by Faith, that she operates through her church, Faith Baptist Church. She told the heart-warming story of helping individuals and families in great need, and her favorite project, Angel Tree, which helps countless families and staff in a nearby Headstart in Candor.
Thank You, Amanda!
Here are a couple of items of interest from our latest issue of Panorama, our statewide newsletter.
This legislative report summarizes this year's goals which could impact every retiree, as well as other educators in the years ahead.
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Yes, here is our own president, Sandi Keyser, making us proud once again. Sandi encourages members across the state to be diligent in their valuable community service, and vigilant in recording those hours. Under her guidance, our Moore County local earned Gold Star status this year. Congratulations Sandi and Moore County retirees.
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Prior to the close of the meeting, Sandi reviewed the busy spring schedule:
- March 19-20, 2013 State Convention
- April 15, 2013 District 8 Members' Annual Meeting: West End UMC. Our lobbyists, Pam Deardorf and Lacy Presnell, will bring us up to date on legislative issues. All legislators for each county unit in District 8 are also invited.
- April 24, 2013 Moore County's Local Unit Meeting: location to be announced
The meeting would close with Sandi's legendary door prizes, a collection for Backpack Pals, and our raffle which raises funds for our scholarship program. These attractive birdhouses were fitting with the spring-like day that had brought a good number of retired educators out.
