New officers of the Washington Chapter, Learning in Retirement Inc. are (l-r) Dr. Oliver Myers, treasurer; Peggy Barnett, secretary; Albert Long, president; and Dr. Joseph Harris, vice-p[resident. At its ninth annual planning meeting, the Washington Chapter of Learning in Retirement Inc. (LIR) elected officers and committee chairmen.

President Bolton Lunceford, after a brief welcome and a reading of the minutes and treasurer's report, announced the nomination of Albert Long, president; Dr. Joseph Harris, vice-president; Peggy Barnett, secretary; and Dr. Oliver Myers, treasurer. The nominees were elected without opposition.

Among other committee reports, Harris reported several courses under consideration for winter and spring. The locating of the Bartram Trail and Cherokee landmark Buffalo Lick near Philomath, by Dr. Louis DeVorsey of Lexington was one. Another was a course on the Old Testament as literature, A third covered the writing of memoirs - which is currently a highly popular subject nationwide. Peggy Barnett and Bolton Lunceford will provide leadership in this area.

Incoming President Long reviewed a number of possible cultural activities including theater productions at Ft. Gordon and Abbeville; the Classic Center arts schedule, and the UGA schedule for the performing arts; and luncheon productions at St. Paul's Church in Augusta, which might include museum and other visits.

Discussion emphasized a few possibilities of special interest to the membership and some volunteered to share rides.

Joe Harris, as liaison with Learn- ing in Retirement Inc. in Athens, offered a Statement of Affiliation between the Washington Chapter and its parent organization. The statement was quickly passed and then Harris reported on a recent survey made of the LIR Inc. membership. This showed history to be the most interesting of course topics to the membership with art and music appreciation, health and medicine closely following in importance.

Among special interest topics for small group activities, antiques and historic places was number one with walking-hiking and genealogy closely following. Many other items in the survey will be used to advise the LIR Inc. Board in planning for the future.

Allie Hardwick, a longtime member of the Washington Chapter and one distinguished by her contributions,

was recognized for her service to the organization. She and her husband, Dr. John Via, will be moving from the community soon and making a new home in Virginia.