The Eureka Businesswomen met on Tuesday, Oct. 6 in the Greenwood County Hospital (GWCH) basement meeting room. There were 13 members and 1 guest present. The guest was Carrie Hampton, who was the businesswoman of the month. Roll call was answered by “What are you going to be for Halloween and what is your favorite fall food?”
The minutes of the last meeting were given and approved as read. The treasurer’s report was given and approved as read.
Announcements were made. Tonya Casper, representing The Gym, spoke about Yoga In The Park. The yoga in the park is sponsored by The Gym and there is no charge. The dates will be on Saturdays, with dates to include Oct. 10 and Nov. 7 and will begin at 9 a.m. Casper also spoke about the Walk or Run Glow Walk that will take place on Nov. 6. Tammi Burtin mentioned the Annual Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 14, which is the annual scholarship fundraiser. A sign-up sheet was passed around so ladies could sign up to bring homemade goodies. Jayme Lewis, representing the Greenwood County Health Department, spoke about the blessing box. She reported that the blessing box needs replenished. Lewis also informed the club that the Health Department has been doing Senior Wellness Clinics in Greenwood County at the Senior Centers. During these wellness clinics, they review medications and take vitals. Wednesday is walk in day for Flu Shots at the Health Department. The Flu Shot Drive Thru Clinic will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 2-3 p.m.
The businesswoman of the month, Hampton, was presented with a certificate. Hampton is the owner/ operator of Prairie Carrie Co. Hampton is married with 3 kids. The little business started when she and her kids started baking peanut butter cookies for the bus driver. Prairie Carrie Co. has now moved to downtown Eureka at 110 East 3rd Street. She is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. She offers delicious baked goods and take-and-go items & meals. She has done a Prime Rib Dinner & Seafood Crab Boil in the past. Some mornings, she has biscuits and sausage gravy for breakfast. She has muffins, cookies, sourdough breads, caramel apple blondies and other variety of delicious items. For lunch she has had chicken & noodles, hot roast beef sandwiches, sweet heat chicken bowl, cheeseburger soup, chicken, shrimp & sausage jambalaya bowls, loaded chef salads and several other items. For more information, visit her Facebook page. Hampton told the club that feeding people is her love language and she is where she belongs.
Ashleigh Casper was recognized for meeting her goal of selling real estate.
Everyone received a door prize.
The club sang Happy Birthday to Audra Hemingway.
Hostesses for the evening were Vicki French and Mary Ann Thornton.
The meeting closed with the Club Collect.
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