Janet Wilson (right) is recognized as “Woman of the Year” by the Dysart Women’s Club.

Reta Callahan received the “Dysart Women’s Club Hall of Fame” award April 14, 2015 at the Dysart Women’s Club Annual Banquet. Reta is a 38 year member of the Fine Arts Club holding the office of treasurer. She served as president of the Dysart General Women’s Club in 2013-2014.

Reta was a teacher for 31 years at the Union High School in the business/computer field and served as National Honor Society and Silver Cord advisors. She is a member of the Dysart United Methodist Church and is currently the Administrative Assistant. She is a member of the Lydia Circle, taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, was a youth leader and organizes a “Meal Train” to bring meals to families recovering from illness.

Some of the community activities she was involved with are: Dysart Cemetery Board, treasurer, treasurer of the Wolf Creek Players Community Theater Board, delivers Meals on Wheels, is treasurer of the Raggedy Ann and Andy Preschool, served on Dysart Swim Team Board of Directors, and helps with 4th of July activities. Reta is a Master Gardener and a certified Zumba instructor.

Congratulations Reta for serving the community in so many ways.

Janet Wilson was honored to be chosen “Woman of the Year” at the 2015 Dysart Women’s Club

Reta Callahan was inducted into the Dysart Women’s Club Hall of Fame.

Annual Banquet awards program. She has been a member of the Young Outlooks and the Fine Arts departments for a total of 33 years serving in all the offices. Janet served as vice president for 2 years for the General Women’s Club and then two years as president. She was a founder of the Jeune Attente Dance Program and currently serves JADCO as Fine Arts Liasion to the Jeune Attente Dance Board of Directors. She is a creator and coordinator for costumes for the JADCO Dance Program. Janet raises funds for the Fine Arts Department by being a creative, marketing sales person for JADCO.

Janet has been a small animal veterinary for many years. She has volunteered at the Middle School Activity Day, presenting programs on health and grooming for animals and has provided pet therapy visits each month to Sunnycrest Nursing Center and to Sunrise Hill Care Facility.

For four years Janet has been the Women’s Club representative to the Dysart Development Corp. where she serves as secretary and membership co-chair. She volunteers at the Dysart booth at the Waterloo Home Show and has staffed the “Discover Dysart” booth at the KCRG Ladies Night Out in Cedar Rapids.

Janet and Fine Arts Members have organized, prepared and provided a buffet for High School Musical cast on opening night and each year Janet makes a special theme cake! Was an invention-convention judge and could have been seen helping at almost every music activity, sports or school activity over the years. Janet constructed and painted a barn quilt as part of the Tama County Barn Quilt Project. She can be seen working up and down Main St. providing programs, treats and entertainment for local events. She organized a special dance performance as a fundraising event for the Dysart Community Building Improvement fund and helped sell commermative mugs and items.

The Wilsons’ are active members of the Dysart United Methodist Church Janet sings in the choir, is a co-lay leader, was a youth leader and has held most offices in the church.

Congratulate and thank Janet for her volunteerism, leadership and community service.

The Fine Arts Department of the Dysart Women’s Club hosted the 2015 Spring Banquet April 21, 2015 at the Dysart United Methodist Church. Everyone enjoyed the “Game Night”, fun filled evening theme. Members received a ‘go fish’ card upon arrival and mixed and mingled to find a member with a matching card. Tables were decorated with different “games we used to play!” Throughout the evening, games of trivial pursuit, Women’s Club feud and “let’s make a deal” were played for money and prizes. A delicious meal was served, including a ‘domino’ brownie and ice cream for dessert.

After a short business meeting, the 2015-16 Women’s Club Officers were installed by current president Thelma Brandt. The new officers are: Maxine Bottomley, president Ann Anniss, vice-president Coni Coffey, treasurer – Jani Wauters, Secretary and Ruth Schafbuch, Historian.

Maxine’s theme for next year is “Be Brave” in family, home and community life. No matter how much we want life to stay the same, it’s a sure thing, changes do occur, so “Be Brave” and make the most of life’s changes.