General Meeting August 2017 Highland County Senior Citizens Center
The August meeting of the Highland County Retired Teachers Association was held Monday, August 7, 2017. Following a social time, the meeting was called to order by President Bob Hottle. Birthday wishes were sung to the August, September, and October birthday celebrants. The Pledge of Allegiance, singing of God Bless America (led by Jim Faust), and prayer preceded serving lunch.
The August program, "Genealogy, Where Do I Start?", was presented by former Hillsboro resident and HHS graduate, Sherri Smithson. Mrs. Smithson currently resides in Milford, Ohio and teaches at Milford Jr. High School. Mrs. Smithson share anecdotes and genealogical research strategies and tips that she has learned in the process of her quest to apply for membership in the D.A.R and The Mayflower Society.