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EXECUTIVE BOARD
2016-2017
President
Pat Kaufman
Vice President
Elaine Jones
Treasurer
Caralyn Paul
Secretary
Mynette Steele
Club Address
GFWC Woman’s Club
Of New Tampa
PO Box 46043
Tampa FL 33646
https://www.facebook.com
/GFWCWomansClubOfNew
Tampa/
www.GFWCWomansClubN
ew Tampa.com
womansclubnewtampa@g
mail.com
Important Dates to
Remember:
September 19th Trinity Cafe
September 20th Monthly Meeting
Sept 22-24
GFWC Fl Fall Board
October 7th Crisis Ctr of TB 5K
October 7th
Komen Race for the Cure
October 13th Trinity Cafe
October 20th
Monthly Meeting
October 19th Trinity Cafe
November 4th
Walk to End Alzheimer's
November 9th Feeding Tampa Bay
November 13th
First Responders Golf Tournament
November 13th
Trinity Café
November 15th Monthly Meeting
November 16th
CCC Wine Women Shoes
November 18 Walk to End Altzheimers
Carolyn Burkett Anne Derosiers
LisaGorchoff Michelle Massimino
Juli Morris Jill Wickliffe
From Our President
With the all consuming days surrounding Hurricane Irma in the past, we
have an opportunity to build the future. I have never felt such anxiety about
the very essence of life. I will contemplate this as an opportunity for
personal growth, focusing on what is really important in life and
appreciating the things I take for granted. I’m inspired by tremendous
outreach within our community, folks offering physical and emotional
support. On the next page is a message from our GFWC Florida President,
Mary Powell, offering assistance to members in need. At our Sept 20th
meeting, we will vote on making a donation to the Disaster Relief Fund
which has been recommended by GFWC Florida. We welcome you to bring
your ideas for volunteering to that Sept 20th meeting.
Looking ahead, numerous activities are planned for the rest of the year with
several needed a leader. We usually have signup sheets at our meetings so
contact the event chair to signup if you will miss a meeting. No harm
contacting them ahead if you feel passionate! Your directory has all contact
info. This is YOUR CLUB and only with your involvement can we succeed. So
don’t be shy about sharing your ideas and stepping up to lead an event that
still needs a chair.
I’m so happy to be back in the swing of normal life and look forward to seeing you at our 9/20 meeting, featuring a speaker from Alpha House, a shelter for homeless pregnant or new mothers. We’ll collect gently used kitchen/household items for them. We’ll also collect eclipse glasses to be donated to Astronomers without Borders and Explore Scientific. Looking ahead, October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please bring in your used cell phones, to be donated to the National Coalition against Domestic Violence. (Vicki Christenson, Chair).
In the volunteer spirit,
Pat Kaufman
GFWC WOMAN’S CLUB OF NEW TAMPA
SEPTEMBER 2017
Volunteer To Make a Difference!
From Our GFWC Florida President
Dear Federation Sisters,
Hurricane Irma was one for the record books and we survived!!! At one point it covered almost all of Florida
and touched our members in all of the 14 Districts.
You have been in my thoughts and prayers as we start pulling it back together. The GFWC Florida Executive
Committee is here to help you in any way we can so don't hesitate to be in touch with any one of us. We are
scattered throughout the state and are available for you at any time.
The 2017 Fall Board of Director's Meeting is on schedule starting Friday, September 22nd at the Rosen Plaza in
Orlando. They are eagerly awaiting our arrival. Let's relax and enjoy a fun Beach Blanket Bingo weekend with
our Federation Sisters and put the worries of the storm behind us.
As we do begin to assess the damage to our homes and clubhouses, please keep in mind that we will have a
designated Disaster Relief Fund and if you have an overwhelming need for assistance, be sure to be in touch
with us. Please, though, put your specific damages in writing as we will have to consider each one on an
individual basis. You can send your request via email to any Executive Committee member or you can email
or mail a letter to our Headquarters and it will be forwarded to us for consideration. Our address at
headquarters is:
GFWC Florida
4444 Florida National Drive
Lakeland, FL 33813
The email address for headquarters is [email protected]. We look forward to seeing many of you next weekend as we come together in friendship and service. In the meantime, if you need us, please let us know. I can't wait to see you soon! Living the Volunteer Spirit with you! Mary Mary C. Powell, President GFWC Florida Federation of Women's Clubs 904-261-0746 Home 904-753-2196 Cell [email protected]
From Our Vice-President, Elaine Jones . . .
Things are back in full swing and it’s like we never took a break for summer! I’m very happy to report that we have nine
new members among us. We welcomed several at our August meeting, and will do the same in September with the
remainder. All of you should have an up to date directory that was sent out following the meeting. Please use this to
reach your volunteers when chairing a committee or event.
We had a pretty busy August considering we were only really active the
second half of the month. The girls had a great time at Trinity Café as
always, as did the volunteers at Ronald McDonald House -thank you Fern
and Sue for heading those up.
For those of you that missed our social outing to lunch and Art of the Brick
this week, you really missed a fun time. Geri and Alison coordinated this
event and it was a great one. I hope all of you are following our Facebook
page, https://www.facebook.com/GfwcWomansClubOfNewTampa/ , so you
can see our activities and events. We would like you to share them with your
friends as well and maybe some of them will want to join us!
I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at our new member orientation
and social next week. Please check the calendar for the many events
coming up in September and through the end of the year.
Warm Regards,
Elaine
P.S. This was sent to us after our RMH visit. We really do make a
difference!
From Our Treasurer, Caralyn Paul. . .
Hello! We currently have cash balance of $23,486. Our income is mostly from membership dues at this point. So excited
that we have 64 members right now. Our expenses so far have been for our planning meetings, website renewal, new
member name tags, Alpha House bags, Joshua House Halloween bags, Shriner Activity bags and the book supply drive
for Hunters Green and Mort Elementary schools.
Please do not be shy about suggesting causes that you would like the Club to support!
From Our S.E.R.V. E. chair, Juli Morris
This year HGE's motto is "Building Our Way to an A" and we are playing an integral part. Eight of our members were able
to attend an orientation meeting for tutors. Several additional members have committed to helping at the school. There
are 47 classrooms and the goal is for each classroom to have its own volunteer. It's not too late to participate if you
would like to become a tutor or clerical volunteer. Just visit the Hillsborough County Schools website Volunteer
Application. If you would specifically like to become a tutor there is a second orientation on Septempber 8th at 9 a.m. in
the media center. The time is minimal, and the benefits are great!
Trinity Cafe
Trinity Cafe's Busch Blvd (TC2) provides a free, hot, three-course meal Monday-Friday to the homeless and working poor.
We serve patrons just as we would like to be treated when we dine
out. For all who walk through the door, being served a hot, nutritious
meal with dignity and respect along with caring conversation, is the
absolute highlight of their day.
After a brief orientation at 11am, a coordinator assigns tasks such as
greeting & serving guests, hosting tables, preparing silverware, and
bussing. Lunch is served 11:30-12:30, followed by clean-up. In the
spirit of fellowship, volunteers are encouraged to eat with the guests
towards the end of the shift (a small donation to cover the meal is
optional). You may find yourself dining with lingering guests who
truly enjoy your company, or fellow volunteers, from all walks of life.
We clean up quickly and reset for the next day, finished by 1:15, the
latest.
GFWC New Tampa members who have participated can attest to rewarding encounters with people that are going
through rough times, whether it's homelessness or the working poor, who just can't make ends meet. I hope that you join
us on a club day to experience the Trinity Cafe!
Fern Rabil, Chair
Fundraising, Conservation, and Collections
What is Amazon Smile?
Amazon Smile is a great way to support our organization with no additional cost to you. It offers the same prices as
Amazon.com, but will donate a portion of the purchase price of items labeled "Eligible for Amazon Smile donation" to
our club. You can use the same account as on Amazon.com to do your shopping, and account settings will remain the
same. Use the link below to make your first purchase, and make sure to name GFWC Woman's Club of New Tampa as
your organization!
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/27-4593142
Conservation Collections: Box Tops for Education, soda can tabs, used printer cartridges, empty prescription bottles
Hope Lodge- hand soap, scarves
Joshua House- toiletries, clothing, and bedding
Alpha House – Household goods: clean & gently used kitchen ware, dishes, décor
Cell Phones for National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
MEMBER CALENDAR & VOLUNTEER EVENTS
September
September 19th/Trinity Cafe: If interested, email [email protected] September 20th @ 1 p.m./Monthly Meeting at New Tampa Library. Speaker: Jackie Dryden, Alpha House.
Bring household goods and pantry items for Alpha House. Clean & gently used, dishes, cutlery, cookware,
practical appliances & decor are all welcome.
September 22 – 24 GFWC Florida Fall Board, Orlando, FL
October
October 7th/Speak Up 5K to Support Crisis Center of Tampa Bay: At Al Lopez Park, Tampa. Family activities
following a run: http://www.ckgfoundation.org/tampa/ Chair Needed
October 7th/ Komen Fl Suncoast Race For the Cure, 5pm – 10pm. 5:30pm- Opening Ceremony, 6pm- Kids
for the Cure, 7:30pm- 5K Race/Walk, 8pm- 1 mile walk – Chair Needed
http://suncoast.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/SPB_FloridaSuncoastAffiliate?fr_id=6982&pg=entry
October 13th/ Trinity Café, Fern Rabil, Chair
October 18th @ 1 p.m. /Monthly Meeting New Tampa Library. Speaker: Trinity Cafe. Hand On: Halloween
bags for Joshua House. Tatiana & Janet will shop for candy.
October 19th/Trinity Cafe: Email [email protected] to sign up TBD: Joshua House Cooking Night- Mendy & Caralyn co-chairs
TBD: Painting Project at Alpha House –Sue Davis & Elaine co-chairs
TBD: Hunters Green Fall Carnival – chair needed
TBD: VA Bingo- Jan Rice and Nina Gosset, co-chairs
TBD: Senior Day of Beauty-Ginger Lampi, chair
November
November 9th/Feeding Tampa Bay: Sign-up will be shared at member meeting. Donna Regan, chair
November 13th/First Responders Golf Tournament: Juli Morris & Kay Lehmer, co-chairs
November 13/ Trinity Café, Fern Rabil, Chair November 15th/Monthly Meeting: Speaker: Mr. Michelangelo, Attorney on Personal Life Planning Collection: food for HeartFELT pantry. We will be wrapping books for HeartFelt-Elaine, chair.
November 16th/Children’s Cancer Center Wine Women & Shoes: Vicki Dunbar & Donna Regan co-chairs
November 18th/Walk to End Alzheimer’s Caralyn Paul, chair
December
December 3rd/CCC Holiday Party Decorating: Vicki D., chair
December 10th/Nutcracker: Tampa City Ballet performs the Nutcracker. Chair needed
December 12th @ 6 p.m./Holiday Wine & Cheese Member Party: at Pat Kaufman’s home.
December 13th/Trinity Café- Fern Rabil, chair
TBD: Christmas Bingo & Caroling Events at local Senior Residences Legacy: chairs needed to select and plan
January
January 17th @ 1 p.m./Monthly Meeting: Speaker for this meeting is Brenda Kocher from Canines for
Companions/Voices for Children. There will be a collection for local animal shelter (Alison).
TBD: Ronald McDonald house: 6 people needed for meal prep- chair needed
Postponed Events Due to Irma
Hope Lodge Dinner - Barb Johnson chair
Yoga at Energia Yoga Studio, $10 & lunch – Janie Gaglione chair
Lauren’s Kids, Walk In My Shoes
Social to benefit “The Other Side of the Dunes”
New Member Orientation/Social-Elaine Jones, chair
Other Fall TBD Events
Fall Fundraiser
Terry Lynn Gourmet Nuts Sale
Dreamhouse Theatre social
August Wrap-Up
Spending time with friends, while doing good
deeds for others-that's what we're all about! The
residents at Ronald McDonald House, Tampa
enjoyed a dinner of meatball stroganoff, garlic
green beans, ceasar salad, rolls, and peaches and
cream cobbler, compliments of our club and
chefs.
Caralyn Paul and Elaine Jones welcome our
new members: Carolyn Burkett, Karen Ware,
Sue Davis, Kathy Gould, and Jill Wickliffe.
We delivered 50 activity bags for the
children at Shriners Hospitals for
Children, Tampa.
We learned to do things the
"proper way" at GFWC's
Parliamentary Procedure
Workshop.
Hunter's Green Elementary School was thrilled to
receive our donation of school supplies.
We love our time at Trinity
Cafe!
We had a wonderful lunch at Yeoman's Cask & Lion
before taking in the amazing sculptures at Art of the
Brick.
