The meeting was called to order by Club President, Tom Craig. VP of Club Service, Selena Myers passed around the 2016/2017 speakers list, members were reminded we need 2 speakers from each club member. Barbertonopoly was discussed, co chair Laura Thomas updated the club on the spots sold. Payment for the spots was discussed as requests for payment by credit card were made. Treasurer Vic Myers shared we are in place for credit card processing, we need to move the bank account from Key to Chase. Ruth Kaser announced the planning meeting of the Reverse Raffle immediately following the club regular meeting.
 
Our speaker was Barb Kirbawy. Barb traveled to St. Joseph's Abbey in Spencer MA with her sister over Christmas. Barb shared information regarding abbey life and the retreats offered by the abbey.