Executive Board Minutes
LCSR EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
Centerville Diner 2
July 13, 2026
Present: Jean Young. Carol Gilbert. Lauren Buchmann. Ellyn Miller. Marijane Ember. Marge Rineer. Ruth Havercamp. Sue Hoxworth. Geri Kull Nancy Pruskowski. Nancy Frederick
Approval of Minutes: Minutes of 5/4/26 were distributed electronically. Carol made a motion and Nancy seconded that the minutes be approved. The motion passed.
Treasurer's Report: : Marijane reported the period from 5/1/26 to 6/30/26. There was an opening balance of $10,316.32, income of $519.48, and expenses of $1,512.82, resulting in a balance of $9,322.98.
President's Message: President Young suggested future LCSR activities. Some of the activities were: High Tea at CTC Mount Joy, Breakfast or Lunch at Shady Maple, Computer Workshop for Senior Citizens, Kathryn Hershey Foundation, Hospice, and Scams. LCSR could possibly provide snacks for the presentations. President Young pointed out that one of LCSR's main goals is to increase attendance at all functions. 84 members received cards from Social Services. The state has passed the COLA raise.
President Elect Report : Carol Gilbert discussed her study of the By-Laws. Carol will be gearing up to do the first mailing to the superintendents for LCSR Grants.
Community Service: Marge and Ruth reported there will be jars on the tables at the November Membership Meeting to collect money for the food hub.
Hospitality: Sue reported the Eden Hotel has a big convention November 9. We will be in a room that can accommodate 60 people.
Membership : Lauren shared we have 2 new members.
Necrology: Geri reported we lost 4 members.
Webmaster: Nancy noted the website is up to date.
RECREO: Carol has stepped up to help with RECREO, but we re still looking for a committee chairman.
Dates to Remember: September 16 Long's Park Picnic October 15 Region 4 Luncheon Meeting in Chambersburg October 17 Beautiful ! Performance at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre October 19,20 Leadership Development meetings at Penn Harris Hotel in Harrisburg November 2 Executive Board Meeting November 9 LCSR Membership Meeting at the Eden Hotel November 15 Trivia Contest. Lititz Springs Inn December ?? Wreath making workshop
LCSR EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
Centerville Diner 2
May 4, 2026
Present: Jean Young, Carol Gilbert, Ellyn Miller, Marijane Ember, Marge Rineer, Sue Hoxworth, Becky Peifer, Lauren Buchmann, John Chesters, Mary Ellen Donat
Approval of Minutes March 2, 2026 : Minutes of 3/2/26 were distributed electronically. John made a motion and Becky seconded that the minutes be approved. The motion passed.
Treasurer's Report: Marijane reported the period from 3/1/26 to 4/30/26. There was an opening balance of $6,829.18, income of $5,775.12, and expenses of $2,287.98. resulting in an ending balance of $10,316.32.
President's Message: President Young shared the PASR goals our chapter could improve service in. She reviewed the upcoming events for 2026 : RECREO : June 12 New Hope/Peddler's Village/Mercer Museum trip. July 14 Executive Board Meeting. September 14 Executive Board Meeting. September 16 Picnic. October 15 Region 4 Meeting Franklin County. October 19,20 Leadership Development Camp Hill. November 2 Executive Board Meeting. November 9 Chapter Membership Meeting Eden Hotel. November 15 Trivia.
President Young is looking for 6-7 delegates to attend the October 2027 House of Delegates in Cranberry PA . She encouraged us to access the PASR website for ideas on how we can improve our goals and activities that match the state goals. We are encouraged to send a letter ,to our representatives, concerning the COLA increase for retirees pre-2001.
Community Services: Marge is collecting children's books, baby food, and pacifiers for Transitional Housing located on King Street.
Ed Support: Carol Gilbert announced the scholarship recipients: Ava Paul (MT) will be attending Penn State and Jenna Zueno (E.Lanco) will be attending West Chester.
Hospitality: Becky and Sue shared that the boxed chicken dinners for the September picnic will be supplied by Peters' BBQ. The November 9 General Membership Meeting will be at the Eden Hotel.
Membership/Retirement Planning: Lauren is updating our membership records.
Necrology: Lauren Buchmann reported LCSR lost 3 members.
Newsletter: The 4- 8 page newsletter deadline is June 21.
Lauretta Woodsen Award: Carol Gilbert reported the purpose of the award is to recognize an educator and support professional who have exhibited creativity, initiative, or productivity relevant to the learning process and growth of children. Loretta was a life long member of PASR and was instrumental in helping the association become what it is today. There is a rotating schedule of what year a school district's employees are eligible. Some chapters give the recipients a cash stipend.
Dates to remember: Please review President Young's list of upcoming events.
Respectfully submitted,
Ellyn Miller
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