Hostess Phyllis Chizek welcomed 20 members to her home for our first April meeting. President Joan Raum convened the meeting by reading Hannah Hudson’s beautiful 1868 poem, “April.” She called for roll call and the Secretary’s report, which was accepted as presented. The Treasurer reported a balance, with a few absence fees to be collected. This report was also accepted as presented. With no Old Business to discuss, Joan directed our attention to continuing business. First, Emma Moeller gave the Nominating Report; the 2016-17 the slate of new officers are President, Pat Goos; Vice President, Pat Clausen; Secretary, Marcia Plett; Treasurer, Ranae Fagan; and Historian, Karen Handorf. The proposal was unanimously approved. Claire Handorf, on behalf of the Social Committee, explained that it is exploring two options for our Spring Fling. The decision will be presented when we meet at Mary Trobaugh’s home on April 26; members will be able to sign up for this activity then. After some group discussion, Jean Livingston moved to remove the After Prom donation line item in Committee Budgets under Customary Practices of Alpha Study Club and replace it with Library Summer Reading Program line item. Seconded and carried, to be effective in the 2016-17 fiscal year. Additionally, Jean proposed that Alpha Study Club make a donation toward the Summer Reading Program. Motion seconded and carried. Joan closed the business meeting with selected thoughts about Spring that generally express how Spring is a tolerant season: forgiving the carelessness of Winter and welcoming our earnest but sometimes ineffective efforts to control new growth. Avriel Koester introduced Emma’s review of “The World’s Strongest Librarian” written by Josh Hannagarne. Josh’s witty autobiographical depiction of a wonderfully creative Mormon boy shows how this large-for-his-age youngster pursues normal activities but is increasingly hindered by unexplainable twitches. His daily struggles and his parents’ efforts to heal their son through medical remedies draw readers into Josh’s melancholy journey. Ultimately identified as Tourette’s Syndrome, the affliction does not stop Josh from participating in sports, earning his high school degree, completing his Mormon mission, or becoming a husband and father. For a period of time during his adulthood, Josh explores many alternative healing strategies but does not receive relief. His change encounter with a strongman who is also autistic finally leads Josh to a therapy using “feats of strength” that calm involuntary tics and twitches. This becomes Josh’s new way of life and gives him the self-proclaimed title of “The World’s Strongest Librarian.” Phyllis and her helpers served delightful homemade kolaches with various fillings, Hershey’s Kisses, cashews and beverages. Our next hostess is Mary Trobaugh, and reviewer is Maxine Schoel.