GFWC Mexico Women’s Club met on January 12 at the YMCA Café with President Gailyn Fennewald presiding. The meeting was hosted by members of the Environment Committee: Maureen Hacker, Gailyn Fennewald and Winnie Runge Stribling hosting. Their project was the donation of non-perishable foods for the Room at the Inn, and boxes of Kleenex for the Help Center.

Bruce Slagle, Mexico City Manager gave the program and spoke about the city’s efforts to protect the environment in regards to waste water treatment and water run-off policies and procedures. He also spoke in regard to street work on north Kentucky Street, and the progress on a medical facility for Audrain County and the surrounding area.

Donations were collected for Missouri Girls’ Town and National Organ Donor Association. Snacks and small gift items were also donated to be used by residents of Teal Lake Assisted Living.

Sherry Medley and Lana Parmenter will provide birthday cake to the residents of The Arbors on January 16.

Valine Perll reported that members would travel to Missouri Girls Town on February 2 and would provide crafts and refreshments with a Valentine’s theme for the residents. She also reported that children’s art from St. Brendan’s School was on display at the library.

The next meeting will be Monday, Feb. 9, at 12:30 p.m. at the YMCA.