Executive Board Minutes
LCSR Executive Board Meeting
Centerville Diner 2
Monday, January 5, 2026
Present: Ellyn Miller, Marijane Ember, Ruth Havercamp, Sue Hoxworth, Becky Peifer, Geri Kull, Nancy Pruskowski, Jean Young, John Chesters, Nancy Frederick, Mary Ellen Donat
Call to Order: Jean Young, President
Secretary's Report: Minutes of the November 3, 2025 meeting were distributed electronically. Becky made a motion and Geri seconded that the minutes be approved. The motion passed.
Treasurer's Report: Marijane reported the period from November 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. There was an opening balance of $8,735.08, income of $5,355.15, and expenses of $3,536.02 resulting in an ending balance of $10,554.21. The report will be held for audit.
President's Report: President Young introduced new board members. Carol Gilbert will be the president elect. President Young has to finish her position as Region 4 Director. She will finish that term at the end of 2026, and will be doing "double duty" until then. We need more LCSR members, and we need ideas for membership meeting entertainment. President Young reminded us to register for Zoom workshops this Winter/ Spring. The Region 4 meetings will be April 24 ( Cumberland County), and October 15, (Franklin County).
Committee Reports:
Community Services: Ruth reported we collected $516 for the Food Hub.
Hospitality: Becky and Sue discussed the spring membership meeting at Mount Joy Career Vocational Center. There will be a limit of 50 members, and there will be no business meeting. The tip will be included with the cost to members.
Ed Support: A Cocalico teacher will receive a grant for a Spanish Club which will support Spanish culture activities.
Necrology: Geri Kull reported LCSR lost 4 members.
Newsletter: Lauren Buchmann needs all Communique information by January 19.
Monte Carlo: President Young shared how difficult it has been to promote Monte Carlo. Only 12 tickets have been sold thus far. There are also conflictiing schedules with other organizations. A vote was taken to cancel Monte Carlo for 2026. Ruth made a motion to skip Monte Carlo and ask members for donations to the scholarship/grant funds. Nancy Frederick seconded that Monte Carlo be skipped for 2026. The motion passed.
Recreo: Nancy Pruskowski shared her mini trips and recreational activities for 2026.
SS/MHF: Jean reported 80 Christmas cards were sent to members who are unable to attend our membership meetings. LCSR also sends get Well cards to members who have health issues.
Dates to Remember: Board Meetings: January 5, March 2, May 4, July 13, September 14, November 2
Region 4 meetings: April 24, October 15 Trivia : November 15 Membership meeting : March 20 Playing Hooky Picnic: September 16
Respectfully Submitted,
Ellyn Miller
LCSR EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
Centerville Diner 2
Monday November 3, 2025
Present: Lauren Buchmann, Ellyn Miller, Marijane Ember, Marge Rineer, Ruth Havercamp, Sue Hoxworth, Becky Peifer, Geri Kull, Nancy Pruskowski, Jean Young, John Chesters, Nancy Frederick, Mike Hoff, Georgie Hoff, Carol Gilbert, Mary Ellen Donat
Call to Order: Lauren Buchmann, President
Secretary's Report : Minutes of the September 8 meeting were distributed electronically. Georgie made a motion and Nancy seconded that the minutes be approved. The motion passed.
Treasurer's Report: Marijane Ember reported the period from September 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025. There was an opening balance of $8,778.93 , income of $1,720.15, and expenses of $1,764.00 resulting in an ending balance of $8,735.08. The report will be held for audit.
President's Report: President Buchmann suggested the board members register on the PASR website for the Winter Zoom presentations. The Leadership Zoom Conference will be held November 18 and 20. The Region 4 meeting was held October 23 and was hosted by York and Adams Counties. Monte Carlo Night will be held March 22, 2026. There are a number of committee openings including: Member Benefits, SSMHF, and Legislative. The elections of President - Jean Young, and Vice President - Carol Gilbert will take place at the November 10 membership meeting.
Committee Reports:
Hospitality: Becky Peifer and Sue Hoxworth are planning the spring membership meeting. The March luncheon will be held at the Career Vocational Center. There will be a limit of 50 members, and there will be no business meeting.
Ed Support: Carol Gilbert asked for volunteers to go over the staff grants. Lauren Buchmann and Nancy Frederick volunteered. There is a Loretta Woodson Award , funded through the state, available for a teacher or a para-professional.
Necrology: Geri Kull reported LCSR lost no members.
Recreo: Nancy Pruskowski shared her mini trips and recreational activities for the 2025 - 2026 year.
Old Business: Marijane Ember reported twenty $25 Trivia tickets have been sold so far. Lottery tickets will be on sale until January. The Shady Maple Breakfast was a success!
Dates to Remember:
Luncheon - November 10
Trivia - November 16
Monte Carlo Night - March 22, 2026
Executive Board Meetings: January 5, 2026. March 2, 2026. May 4, 2026. July 6, 2026 (not sure due to July 4th weekend). September 14 (due to 9/7 Labor Day). November 2
Respectfully Submitted,
Ellyn Miller
LCSR EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
Centerville Diner 2
Monday September 8, 2025
Present: Lauren Buchmann, Ellyn Miller, Marijane Ember, Marge Rineer, Sue Hoxworth, Becky Peifer, Geri Kull, Nancy Pruskowski, Jean Young, John Chesters, Mike Hoff, Georgie Hoff
Present: Lauren Buchmann, Ellyn Miller, Marijane Ember, Marge Rineer, Sue Hoxworth, Becky Peifer, Geri Kull, Nancy Pruskowski, Jean Young, John Chesters, Mike Hoff, Georgie Hoff
Call to Order: Lauren Buchmann, President
Secretary's Report : Marge Rineer made a motion and John Chesters seconded that the minutes of July 28, 2025 be approved. The motion passed.
Treasurer's Report: Marijane Ember reported the period from July 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025. There was an opening balance of $7,057.48, income of $2,493.58 and expenses of $772.13 resulting in an ending balance of $8,778.93. The treasurer's report will be held for audit by the audit committee volunteers: Carol Gilbert, Geri Kull, MaryJane Ember, and Lauren Buchmann.
Old Business:
Marijane Ember shared information about the Playing Hooky Picnic and the November 16 Trivia Day. There will be a signup sheet, at the picnic, for the 10/1 Shady Maple breakfast.
Marijane Ember will be our 4th delegate at the October House of Delegates.
President's Report: Lauren Buchmann: The Audit Committee met on August 21 at Marijane Ember's house. They found no discrepancies in the financial reports from the fiscal year 2024 - 2025. There will be 60 Lottery Tickets ($20) available for the PASR fund raiser. They will be for sale at the picnic and November meetings as well as by mail. A karaoke machine was purchased for $59.61 for use at the picnic. There are several vacant LCSR positions . Last month Lauren mailed 97 packets to the 2024 retirees. We have two new members from the packets.
Committee Reports:
Hospitality: Sue Hoxworth reported the November membership luncheon will again feature a cheese and crackers welcome table.
Necrology: Geri Kull reported LCSR lost 3 members.
Recreo: Nancy Pruskowski discussed the LCSR mini trips for the 2025 - 2026 year.
Newsletter: Lauren Buchmann shared the deadline for the fall newsletter which is September 26.
Community Service : Marge Rineer : LCSR will be collecting for the Food Hub at the November 10 membership meeting.
Dates to Remember: Executive Board Meeting November 3. General Membership Meeting November 10. Picnic September 10. Breakfast at Shady Maple October 1. House of Delegates October 5,6,7. Trivia Afternoon November 16. Monte Carlo Night March 22, 2026.
Respectfully submitted
Ellyn Miller
LCSR EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
Centerville Diner 2
Monday July 28, 2025
Present: Lauren Buchmann, Ellyn Miller, Marijane Ember, Marge Rineer, Ruth Havercamp, Becky Peifer, Geri Kull, Jean Young, John Chesters, Nancy Pruskowski, Carol Gilbert
Call to order: Lauren Buchmann, President
Secretary's Report: Ruth Havercamp made a motion and Becky Peifer seconded that the minutes from May 5 be approved. The motion passed.
Treasurer's Report: Maryjane Ember reported the period from May 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. There was an opening balance of $7,225.22, income of $240.13, and expenses of $407.87 resulting in an ending balance of $7,057.48. The treasurer's report will be held for audit. The audit committee volunteers will be Carol Gilbert, Geri Kull, Mary Jane Ember and Lauren Buchmann.
President's Report: The entertainment for the November 10 luncheon will be the AARP Chorus. We will be selling lottery tickets at the membership meeting. The 2026 Monte Carlo Committee will be forming in September. There are several vacant LCSR positions.
Committee Reports:
Hospitality: Becky Peifer reported the November luncheon will have two menu choices. There will be a Food Hub collection, memorial service, and service awards.
Necrology: Geri Kull reported LCSR lost 5 members.
Recreo: Nancy Pruskowski reported on the 2024 - 2025 recreational / travel activities . There was revenue of $7,788.00 , and expenses of $7520.51. The unintended net gain was $267.49. The first year's profit will be saved for next year's expenses.
Newsletter: Lauren Buchmannreported that the picnic postcards are due by September1. The fall newsletter deadline is September 26.
SSMHF: Jean Young presented an annual report. There were 88 people serviced with: cards, visits, flowers, or plants.
Community Service: Marge Rineer and Ruth Havercamp shared that we will be collecting , in the fall, for the Food Bank.
Old Business: The breakfast at Shady Maple will be October 1, at 9:00 AM. Peters BBQ will cater the picnic. The price will be $15 per person.
New Business: John Bratton has resigned his position due to family obligations.
Dates to Remember:
Executive Board Meetings. September 8, 2025, November 3, 2025
Picnic September 10, 2025
Breakfast at Shady Maple October 1, 2025
House of Delegates October 5,6,7, 2025
Regional 4 Fall Meeting October 23, 2025
Trivia November 16, 2025
Respectfully Submitted,
Ellyn Miller
LCSR EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
Monday May 5, 2025 Centerville Diner 2 1:00 PM
Present : Lauren Buchmann, Ellyn Miller. Marijane Ember, John Bratton, Marge Rineer, Ruth Havercamp, Sue Hoxworth, Becky Peifer, Geri Kull, Jean Young, John Chesters, Nancy Frederick, Mike Hoff, Georgie Hoff, Nancy Pruskowski
Call to Order: President Buchmann
Secretary's Report: John Chesters made a motion and Mike Hoff seconded that the minutes from March 3,2025 be approved. The motion passed.
Treasurer's Report: Marijane Ember reported the period from March 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025. There was an opening balance of $7,469.39, income of $10,230.14, and expenses of $10,474.31. resulting in an ending balance of $7,225.22. There was a motion to hold for audit approved by Marge Rineer and seconded by Jean Young.
President's Report: President Buchmann recognized the Monte Carlo Committee members for a job well done, those who attended and served at the Region 4 meeting, and Sue and Becky for a lovely luncheon in April. Jean Young made a motion to continue the Monte Carlo fund raiser in March of 2026 and Marijane Ember seconded the motion. The motion passed. We are in need of 3 more House of Delegates. John Chesters, Marge Rineer, Carol Gilbert, and Lauren Buchmann have volunteered to be delegates. There was no movement with the open positions (offices).
Committee Reports:
Hospitality: Sue Hoxworth and Becky Peifer shared that we might want to consider returning our membership meetings to Calvary Church. There was discussion of the pros and cons.
Necrology: Geri Kull reported LCSR lost 1 member.
RECREO: Nancy Pruskowski shared her mini-adventure plans and future tours.
Newsletter: Lauren Buchmann : Any information , for the summer edition, should be sent by June 16.
Old Business:
A Shady Maple Breakfast will be held October 1, 2025. We will meet in the lobby at 9:00, and reservations are not necessary.
Dates to Remember:
Executive Board Meetings: July 7, 2025. September 8, 2025, November 3, 2025
Picnic: September 10, 2025
Shady Maple Breakfast: October 1, 2025
House of Delegates: October 5,6,7, 2025
Region 4 Fall Meeting: October 23, 2025
Trivia: November 16, 2025
Respectfully Submitted,
Ellyn Miller
LCSR EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
Monday, March 3, 2025 Centerville Diner 2 1:00PM
Present: Lauren Buchmann, John Bratton, John Chesters, Marijane Ember, Ruth Havercamp, Sue Hoxworth, Geri Kull, Ellyn Miller, Becky Peifer, Marge Rineer
Call to Order: President Buchmann
Secretary's Report: John Chesters made a motion and Geri Kull seconded that the minutes from February 3,2025 be approved. The motion passed.
Treasurer's Report: Marijane Ember reported the period from January 2, 2025 to February 28,2025. There was an opening balance of $5,031.64, income of $3,675.11, and expenses of $1,237.36, resulting in an ending balance of $7,469.39.
Presentation of the 2025 – 2026 Budget Proposal: John Bratton presented the Budget Proposal. After discussion, it was decided to increase the allowance for State/Regional Meetings to $1500. The Proposal was accepted.
President's Report:
Lauren Buchmann listed the Board Offices that are open. She asked for a Nominating Committee to make suggestions for the following offices: President, Vice President, Educational Support, Member Benefits, Retirement Planning, Membership Chairman, and LPEC Representative. Sue Hoxworth and John Chesters will head the committee.
Monte Carlo is proceeding well with ticket sales and basket items. The Region 4 Meeting on April 10th will have Peter’s BBQ, cake, and drinks for lunch. Serving volunteers are John Chesters, Mary Chesters, John Bratton, Marge Rineer, and Don Rineer. The speaker for the April 7th Luncheon will be Sheri Snyder, Lanc. County Office of Aging.
Committee Reports:
Hospitality: Sue Hoxworth reported that meal choices have been chosen for the April 7th General Membership Meeting. At 9:00AM, a Cheese and Cracker Bar will be available before the luncheon.
Community Service: Ruth Havercamp and Marge Rineer reported that it is difficult to find the “Volunteer of the Year.” Sign-up Sheets will be placed on luncheon tables to gather information about members’ volunteer activities for a future award.
Necrology: Geri Kull reported LCSR lost 1 member.
Picnic: Marijane Ember reported that the picnic is scheduled for Wednesday, September 10th at Longs Park. Peter’s BBQ will be served for lunch.
RECREO: The Wheatland trip was filled and the Alpaca Farm visit still has a few openings.
Old Business: The PASR House of Delegates will be held in State College on October 5,6,7. There will be 6 or 7 Delegates needed.
New Business: Breakfast at Shady Maple was suggested as a Summer Social Event. Lauren Buchmann volunteered to check it out.
Dates to Remember:
Monte Carlo Committee Tuesday, March 11 at 1:00
Monte Carlo Sunday, March 30
General Membership Meeting Monday, April 7
Region 4 Meeting Thursday, April 10
Executive Board Meetings
Respectfully Submitted,
Ellyn Miller