The JW Ligon Class of 1968 meeting convened at 4 pm on Sat., May 1, 2010 at Carolina Barbecue Restaurant, Hwy 70, Garner.
Present: Michael Corbett, Carolyn Lee Bray, Bertha Helen Davis, Geneva Rogers Hill, Toney Bethea, Clarence Williams, Gail Flagg Cromwell, Betty Leach Rogers, Esther Delany, and Janet Howard
The members shared a meal before the president Michael Corbett called the meeting to order for our business discussion.
Rev. Gail Flagg Cromwell shared the Homegoing Service Program for Mr. Winston McCullers, Jr., the father of Glorias McCullers Lee. The Class provided a live plant. Several class members attended - Sisters Gail, Esther, Glenda, Sheila and Janet.
The President suggested that the we have a class members' 60th birthday party. The suggested date is Fri., July 2. Gwendolyn's Lounge on Rock Quarry is available w/gratis space and DJ. Light refreshments will be provided. Class members' admission will be $10 per couple and the public admission will be $10 per person. Other places will be checked for availability.
The President reminded us that the annual dues is $50 and $25 toward the scholarship fund, total of $75. Our fiscal year is July 1 to June 30th; therefore, 2011 payments are due. Dues can be mailed to Mike’s business address – 616 W. Cabarrus ST Raleigh, NC 27603. Make checks payable to J. W. Ligon Class 1968; no checks payable to Mike.
The treasurer, Tony Bethea, reported that we have $1100 in our account. He added that we needed to designate an amount toward the scholarship fund. Janet Howard offered a motion that $500 be appropriated to the scholarship fund; Alice Banks seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
The President asked that we encourage graduating high school students with post-secondary education plans to apply. Betty Leach asked about criteria for the scholarship. An essay is required. Explicit criteria will be developed.
We congratulated Tony Bethea again on his birthday that his daughters planned for him on April 24. Members also greeted Linwood Settle who was being treated to a surprise birthday party at the Carolina Barbecue.
The members decided that the next meeting would be the first Sat., in June 5 at - 4pm, Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 1504 U.S. 70, Garner, NC 27529, (919) 772-6603.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 pm.
