The Inglenook Book Club met on March 8 at the Lakeside Senior Living Community in McKenzie with 22 members attending. President Carolyn Moore called the meeting to order and thanked hostesses Jean McKinnie and Genia Sherwood for the delicious cake, mixed nuts, chocolates and assorted beverages. The Pledge of Allegiance, Club Aim and Club Motto were recited and March birthdays were recognized for Jean McKinnie, Suzanne Howell and Genia Sherwood.

President Moore called the Roll and February minutes were approved as read. Donna Ward gave the Treasurer’s report which was also approved as read. Sunshine Committee chair Elaine Williams reported that she mailed cards to members and individuals in need. Membership chair Suzanne Howell reported there are no names on our waiting list and we are currently at capacity, but if someone is interested in joining, please get the name to Suzanne.

In old business, the 46 boxes of crayons and assorted hygiene items collected at the February meeting were taken to the elementary school. President Moore thanked everyone for their support and donations for our school children. In new business, President Moore reminded everyone to bring glue sticks or other items to next month’s meeting. There being no more new business, President Moore introduced the program speaker, Victoria Ard.

Victoria presented her program on author Jana DeLeon who was born and raised in Southwest Louisiana just off the Gulf Coast. DeLeon received her Bachelor of Arts degree from McNeese State University and writes three novel series: Mudbug; Shaye Archer and the Miss Fortune series. DeLeon has been on the New York Times and USA Today best-selling list. Victoria shared a short synopsis of the latest Miss Fortune series. CIA operative-protagonist Fortune Redding’s cover was blown in Saudi Arabia when she killed the brother of a drug lord. Victoria said the action scenes were well written and the descriptive writing impressive. DeLeon now lives in Dallas, TX, but she keeps Louisiana as the setting in all her series.

Book Passing was completed by Mary Newman and the next book passing date is March 22. There were no announcements. The next meeting date is Wednesday, April 12, at 3 p.m. at Lakeside Senior Living Community. Hostesses will be Carolyn Moore and Mary Newman. The programs will be presented by Jean Hollomon. The Benediction was recited and the meeting was adjourned. Members present were Victoria Ard, Mona Batchelor, Peggy Chappell, Carolyn Goodwin, Jean Hollomon, Suzanne Howell, Geneva Johnson, Gayron Lyles, Gail Mack, Shirley Martin, Jean McKinnie, Carolyn Moore, Beverly Mueller, Mary Newman, Pedie Pedersen, Carolyn Potts, Marilynn Putman, Sheila Rogers, Suzanne Russell, Genia Sherwood, Donna Ward, and Elaine Williams.