05/22/2026
The Hostesses of the Medallion Home met on Sunday, March 1, at the Winkler County Library for their first 2026 quarterly meeting. Members present were Carolyn Cox, Becky Creager, Cindy Deaton, Betty Edwards, Velma Ethridge, Betty Hayes, Donna Hayes, Keri Jones, Belinda Kidd, Bonnie Leck, Kathy Leeson, Lee Lentz-Edwards, Janet Marler, Paula Mason, Jeanna Mills, Connie Phillips, Vicki Pigmon, Vida Simpson, and Judy Thomas. Janet Marler conducted the meeting as president, and Connie Phillips, Secretary, recorded the minutes. Betty Edwards gave the devotional, speaking on kindness and referencing Psalm 105 before leading the Hostesses in prayer. Janet Marler introduced the new members, Paula Mason and Vicki Pigmon, and presented them with a history of the Medallion Home and their New Member Packets. The December minutes were approved. The report of the Treasurer, Sharron Guinn, given in her absence by Judy Thomas, and bills to be paid were both approved. The reports of the Standing Committees were as follows: Acquisition – Vida Simpson, Chair: Lee Lipham's son, Bill, and his wife wished to donate to the Hostesses a 1920 doll and a 1916 baby boy Kiser doll, complete with competition-winning ribbons. Audit – Lee Lentz-Edwards, Chair: The Audit Committee will consist of Vicki Pigmon, Pam Greene, and Carolyn Cox to help Lee. Lee reported that Treasurer Sharron Guinn had submitted immaculate records for audit. Calendar – Evelyn Lockwood, Chair: All members voted to continue the calendar sales for 2026-27. Memorials – Velma Ethridge, Chair: Keri Jones gave Judge Roy Bean's phone number to Janet Marler. Janet will visit with Judge Bean about the marker for the bricks from the former Kermit High School which have been presented to the Hostesses. Moorhead Derrick – Janet Marler, Chair: Connie Phillips reminded the membership about the yearly pro bono project grant of Parkhill architects. Brandon Hartley, Kermit High School graduate and architect at Parkhill, had submitted paperwork in October for the Moorhead Derrick Project to be given consideration. The grant is to be let in April; Connie will have news at the June meeting. Nominating – Cindy Deaton, Chair. Cindy was approved for the position Historian/Parliamentarian. President Marler read the duties to Cindy and presented her with a pink carnation, which symbolizes happiness. Public Relations – Connie Phillips, Chair: Connie reported that the page has been updated to include pictures and the write-up of the December/Christmas meeting/party. Under Unfinished Business, Vida Simpson reported that the installation of solar lights in the building for the buggy carriage was still a work in progress. Vicki Pigmon and Don Simpson are working on ideas and the mounting process of the horse harnesses on the inside of the building. Under New Business, President Marler reminded the Hostesses that membership dues need to be paid. $135.00 was given to the Hostesses by the Winkler County Historical Commission for their help at the Ranchers' History Days. The Hostesses discussed having a booth to hand out brochures for the Medallion Home to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of Wink on May 9th. Hostesses could sign up to help. Also, to help in celebrating 250 years of the United States of America this year, 2026, President Marler asked the Hostesses to consider possibly helping with a booth showcasing the Medallion Home and grounds of Pioneer Park. The next meeting of the Medallion Hostesses will be June 7, 2026, at the library. The meeting was adjourned, and the members enjoyed snacks provided by Becky Creager, Bonnie Leck, and Keri Jones.
