SPRING MEETING

Dear Friends and members of American Mothers,

Greetings! We have been on a roller coster here in Kentucky with our AMI program. Up here in Louisville and Oldham County we have been teaching “The Power of Parenting Classes” as Goshen Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School. These classes provide lessons on parenting that can influence and make changes for good in our communities. I am very pleased with our dedication to this cause and ask you if you’d be interested in donating one hour a week (for 8 weeks) to teach these lessons in the area where you live. If so, please contact me at betsy4kids@aol.com or 502-749-4339.

We also have had our ups and downs with our search, find and search again for the state Moher of the Year and Young Mother. We approached several wonderful candidates that were nominated by neighbors, clergy, and schools; however, all the MOY candidates refused. We had one Young Mother candidate accept, but then decline as her family is moving this week to Michigan.

We had 48 students entries in the annual 5th Grade Essay Contest “What My Mother Means to Me”. The state judges have finished judging the essays and the 1st place winner has been forwarded to the National competition. We will announce the winner at our State meeting.

After a few changes, the State Meeting is scheduled for April 17 at 10:00 a.m. at the home of Betsy Lowe (6104 Laurel Lane, Prospect, KY). This is also the day of “Thunder Over Louisville.” I hope that is okay with everyone. It is my hope that we can conduct our business, and then enjoy the festivities of Louisville without difficulty. Lunch will follow the meeting at a local restaurant (around $12 per person). Please RSVP to Betsy Manship by April 5.

I am very excited to be attending the National Convention in New York the last week of April. Please let me know if you are attending too. This is the 75th anniversary - Mothers and Diamonds are Forever.

Since we were not able to have our meeting in January or February, we will need you to mail in your AMI dues ($35) to Mark Lowe, State AMI Treasurer, 6104 Laurel Lane, Prospect, KY 40059 - or - you can bring them to the meeting.

Since we do not have a MOY or YM candidate, I’m not sure if we want to hold the auction. Please email me with your opinion - betsy4kids@aol.com.

Sincerely,

Betsy Lowe

State President

American Mothers, Inc.

Betsy4kids@aol.com