Amity Study Club kicks off 65th year

Luigi’s was abuzz with excitement as Amity Study Club members reunited following the summer hiatus. After catching up and ordering dinner, members reconnected through Five Word Summer, sharing their seasonal highlights in just five words—travel, reading, gardening, and more. Marcie Whatley offered the opening prayer before members enjoyed a variety of Italian entrées.

Following the meal, Vice President Jan Hamilton distributed yearbooks for the 2025–2026 club year and outlined upcoming programs and activities. President Teresa Crow then called the business meeting to order. Members approved the May minutes and heard the Treasurer’s Report from Teri Lovely before turning to new leadership. Michelle Warren was elected Reporter, Kim Miller will serve as Federation Counselor, and Keral Wardlow will chair the Fundraising Committee.

Miller then presented the Federation Counselor’s Report, complete with visual aids highlighting the club’s long history. Charter member Donna Hanner has carefully preserved yearbooks dating back to 1961, along with newspaper clippings and photos that capture the fashions and hairstyles of the past six decades. After a toast to the club’s 65th year, Miller guided members down memory lane, revisiting past programs such as The Story of the Alamo, History of the Sears & Roebuck Catalog, and National Bible Week, only to name a few.

Domestic Violence Chair Marcie Whatley shared details about the National Day of Service project on September 27, which will focus on Teen Dating Violence. Hamilton also introduced World Singing Day, celebrated October 18, suggesting that members perform the WSD Song of the Year, All of Us, at their October meeting and share it on social media using #worldsingingday.

Discussion then turned to upcoming fundraising opportunities and the 65th Anniversary Gala, set for March 14, 2026. The meeting closed on a cheerful note, with members remarking that the new season was “off to a great start.”

Founded in 1960 as a Junior Club, Amity joined the General Federation of Women’s Clubs that same year and has remained active ever since. Members have supported causes including domestic violence prevention, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement. The club also played a key role in establishing the Atlanta Public Library.