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Happy Thanksgiving!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014 - 2015EXECUTIVE BOARD
President Sandy Hollenbeck1st VP Nancy Carlton 2nd VP Lucy Crowley
Treasurer Lynn Spancake, Carol WolfeRecording Secretary Diana Figliuolo
Corresponding Secretary Margie MorrisParliamentarian Sandy Haines
Immediate Past President Sandra Mankowich
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM CHAIRSArts and Crafts Joyce CruzConservation Fran Chiodo
Education Martha Morse, Cathy WhitbyHome Life Karen Finder
International Outreach Peggy SmithPublic Issues Suzanne Gaguzis
STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRSHospitality Ellie Decker, Sue Freytag
Membership Kathy ChiddisterMonthly Notices Karen Cousino, Marylee
GiordanoNewsletter Fran Anderson
Publicity/Photographer Pam Walker Reporting Nan Reid
SPECIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRSBudget and Finance Carol Olsen, Nancy Richards
Bylaws and Protocol Marilyn GinglesFood Pantry Sheryl Marvin, Terry RanieriGreeters Maria DeCola, Jean Soberanis
Let’s Do Lunch Dianne Robichaud, Jelena Kaveney, Nancy Richards
Material Girls Barbara White Name Badges Nancy Richards
Scrapbook Geri FitzgeraldState President Special Project Sally Nord
Ways and Means Ro Bianchi, Sue Freytag, Nan Reid, Sherry Sabol
Yearbook (Directory) Nancy Carlton
The Grand Haven Woman's Club shall be organized exclusively to promote charitable and educational activities. November 2014
President's Message- Sandy Hollenbeck
I am proud to announce that Grand Haven Woman’s Club has made another giant step forward in supporting Flagler County. During our October Board Meeting, Mr. Bill Tol from the Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation spoke regarding the benefits of our club becoming a member of the Foundation’s 20/20 Society. The 20/20 Society is a group of supporters with a shared vision of providing quality, state-of-the art world-class healthcare to Flagler County. It supports the Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation and the Florida Hospital Hospice Care Foundation which includes the Judith C. Macko Cancer Resource Library, the Freytag Children’s Rehabilitation Center and Freytag Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, the Cancer Care Fund, the Cancer Institute and the 2nd Cardiac Catheterization Lab. After Mr. Tol finished speaking to the board, a vote was taken and was passed to move our yearly donations to the Foundation’s 20/20 Society.
The next time you are visiting our hospital, stop and look for our name on the Hospital Donor Recognition Wall and feel a sense of pride that we are supporting our local hospital. November is the month when we stop to think about all that we are thankful for. So as each one of you remember what you are thankful for please do not forget the wonderful support each of you provide to our membership and what we are able to give to Flagler County.
We have a wonderful program and luncheon planned for all of you this month. You won’t want to miss it. “Happy Thanksgiving” and remember:
“Volunteer and Make a Difference!” Sandy Hollenbeck
MEMBERSHIP - Kathy ChiddisterWelcome to our new members: Mary Brinton (Henry) - 5 River Landing Way -585-4562 – Birthday: 2/7 [email protected]
Beverly Fox (Edward) -5 River Landing Dr - 446-9833 – Birthday 5/[email protected]
Paula Geppner (Edward) – 58 Osprey Cir -585-4120 – Birthday 4/8 [email protected]
Karen Gill - 20 Oasis Cir – 283-4333 – Birthday 3/2 [email protected]
Jeanine Horowitz (Ron) – 9 Lakeside Dr – 732-208-6844 – Birthday 4/20 [email protected]
Terri Langan (Pat) – 38 Creekside Dr – 446-1960 – Birthday 10/4 [email protected]
Please add their information and the following changes to your club Directory to keep it current:
- New address for Nan Reid: 11 River Point Way- New email address for Geri Fitzgerald: [email protected] Email address for Barb Pottle: [email protected]
Thank you,Kathy
GFWC Grand Haven Woman's Club
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGSThe Board shall meet at 9:45 A.M. prior to
the regular monthly meetings at the clubhouse. Additional meetings may be called by the President when necessary.
CLUB MEETINGS DATESNovember 17, 2014
December 8, 2014 (Members Only)January 19, 2015 (Day of Games)
February 16, 2015March 16, 2015April 20, 2015
May 18, 2015 (Members Only Tea)
RESERVATION PROCESS Please respond to the invitation with a "yes"
or "no" reply by the due date.If you must cancel a reservation after the
due date, you are responsible for payment.Please pay by check for the amount of the meal. If you must pay with cash put the exact amount in an envelope with your
name on it. There is a meal choice available for special-needs. These requests
must be made when you make your reservation to the notice chairperson only.
Karen Cousino & Marylee GiordanoAt [email protected]
LUNCHEON INFORMATION – Karen Cousino & Marylee Giordano
November Meeting Luncheon
Please respond YES or NO by Sunday, November 9th to Karen Cousino
[email protected] remember if you do not hear back from me, either a
thanks I will see you there, or a thanks I have you down as not attending, I have NOT
received your e-mail.
Monday, November 17th
The President of the Florida Federation of Women's Clubs has chosen Canine
Companions, Inc, Wounded Veteran's Initiative as her President's Project.
In keeping with the President's theme, we are honored to have Lee Hoyt, and canine,
attending today's meeting to inform us of the work this organization performs.
THIS IS A MIXER MONDAY
Arrival Time Is 10:45 a.m. For Check-In
MENUItalian Wedding Soup
Caesar Salad with Rolls and ButterLasagna and Chicken Florentine
Tiramisu
Please let me know if you have any food allergies when you make your reservation.
Please have your check for $18 made out to GHWC BEFORE coming to the check-in table.
If you miss the reservation deadline of November 9th, you
will bePlaced on a waiting list for cancellations.
Please remember your nonperishable food or cash for the
food bank.There is a great need in our county.
VOLUNTEER & MAKE A DIFFERENCE
FYIThe Grand Haven Woman’s
Club is a Chapter of the Federated Women’s Club of
Florida.
Your membership in the GHWC is entirely separate from golf
and social memberships provided by The Grand Haven
Club.
PUBLIC ISSUES - Suzanne Gaguzis
Grand Haven Realty is hosting its 3rd annual holiday promotion for our military troops in Afghanistan and is asking the ladies of GHWC to join in the effort. If you would wish to help support our troops through this effort, you can bring donations to the November meeting where they will be collected and delivered to Grand Haven Realty.
As in previous years, Jim Cullis will pay for the shipping costs to get the items to the troops.
Items requested are phone cards, playing cards, candy, trail mix, beef jerky, nuts, cookies, crackers, peanut butter, Crystal Lite (water flavors) NO BOOKS please. Everything must be sent via international mail, so it is suggested to keep donations to smaller sized items.
Lisa Gardner of Grand Haven Realty has also requested assistance with packaging and transporting the donations to the post office. If you’re interested in helping with this task please contact Lisa Gardner at Grand Haven Realty at 446-5536.
Suzanne
The need at the Food Bank is great and growing!
Non-perishable food items and/or checks, payable to:
"Church Women United" or “The Family Life Center”
Spread a Little Sunshine….Know of a member’s surgery, illness,
special anniversary?Please contact Margie Morris
Flagler PlayhouseVisit the website @
www.flaglerplayhouse.com for this year’s lineup.
And…when you are at the theater,be sure to look for our ownGrand Haven Woman’s Club
“named” seat!!!!The Playhouse thanks all those who
contributed to their ongoing“Props for the Playhouse” drive.
Any questions, please email Kathy McArdle our Playhouse liaison at
VOLUNTEER & MAKE A DIFFERENCE
FOOD PANTRY – Sheryl Marvin & Terry Ranieri
Thanks to all of you for the wonderful donations of food and checks that we received at the October meeting. Once again, both the Resource Center and The Family Life Center shelter were thrilled to receive our gifts. Remember, checks can be made out to either Church Women United or The Family Life Center.Both of the pantries we donate to continue to be in need of all types of non-perishable food items. Protein foods, such as tuna, canned chicken, stews, peanut butter, and the beloved Spam are always in demand. Canned fruits and vegetables are needed, along with fresh fruits and veggies, such as potatoes, carrots, apples, onions, etc. As the weather turns cooler, soups, hot cereals and even hot cocoa mixes are appreciated. With the holidays approaching, I’m sure cornbread mixes, cranberry sauce, canned gravies, cookie or cake mixes or other items your family enjoys at the holidays would be very welcome.In addition to food items, foil, plastic wrap, zip lock bags are needed. Also, toilet paper and 13 gallon trash bags have been requested.As Thanksgiving approaches and we reflect on all we are thankful for, please remember those in Flagler County who need our help.We wish you and your family a great month and a happy Thanksgiving!Terry and Sheryl
VOLUNTEER & MAKE A DIFFERENCE
LET’S DO LUNCH! – Dianne Robichaud, Jelena Kaveney & Nancy Richards
The Let's Do Lunch had their opening luncheon on October 8th with luncheons and a brunch.
They say that laughter is the best medicine! It certainly was true forEva Reznik. Eva thanked us all for our company, the tasty dishes weall prepared and the beautifully decorated table. After two days of beingsick and in pain, she decided to bring a dish and come to the luncheonand our lively discussions sprinkled with lots of laughter made for a painless, happy afternoon.
I talked to Sally Castellari and she hosted an Italian luncheon centeredaround a Spinach Chicken Lasagna---yum. There was a twist to the Italian theme in that a dessert that was brought was called "Not Yo Mama's Banana Pudding which everyone said was delicious. No calories of course!
Our membership is still open and if you have the time (second Wednesday in the months of November, January, March and May) come join us.
Contact either Dianne Robichaud, Jelena Kaveney or Nancy Richards,
Dianne
ARTS AND CRAFTS – Joyce Cruz The 2d Annual Holiday Sale will be held at the November meeting. There will be tables of lovely items handmade by the members selling their creations of jewelry, ceramics, etc. This is an excellent opportunity to shop for gifts for the holidays. You can shop at 10:45 a.m. during the sign-in before the luncheon meeting.
Grandparent Helpers…If you are having grandchildren or little visitors and need an item for assistance, ex. high chair, car seat, etc., Peggy Smith has a list of people who have available items you may borrow. 986-1745 or email [email protected]. If you are already on the list and need to add or delete, please contact Peggy. If you are new to the club - or grand parenting - and have toys, kid articles, etc. and would be happy to share, contact Peggy. The list is updated when people notify her of changes.Peggy Smith 986-1745 or [email protected]
Volunteer and Make a Difference to help a
friend...Do you know a member who is having trouble opening messages from GHWC? Print the message and give her a hardcopy.
Aluminum Tab CollectionSave the tabs from your aluminum cans for the Ronald McDonald House. There is a collection jar available at all our monthly meetings.
MATERIAL GIRLS – Barbara White
The Material Girls will not meet in Nov. due to Thanksgiving week. Barbara
VOLUNTEER & MAKE A DIFFERENCE
WAYS AND MEANS – Lucy Crowley
A huge thank-you to all who supported our chance drawing last month. Due to your generosity, we have added $750.00 to our fund raising efforts--$200 of this for the breast cancer donation and $550 for our general donations fund.
Our next fundraising event is the Evening of Fun and Fashion at Chez Jacqueline on Wednesday, November 12 th. As of this writing we have 30 ladies signed up. Call me at 446-2671 or email me at [email protected] if you have not purchased a ticket and would like to attend and I will let you know if we can add a few more people. We sometimes have cancellations at the last minute so there is always a chance of space for another person. Chez Jacqueline can only hold between 30-35 people for an event such as this.
It’s hard to believe that the Day of Games is just over two months away!! But it is that close, so at the November meeting we will begin selling tickets for our Day of Games on January 19, 2015Please get your friends together and buy your tickets early. Ticket price is $25.00--$10.00 of which is tax deductible. Please have one lady from you group sign up for the table. She will then give us all four (or more) names, the game you will be playing and the money for the table. Those of you who do not have a group and want to play, please let us know that and we will match you up with other single players to the best of our ability. We will also be selling tickets at the Dec. meeting.
Lucy
WAYS AND MEANS CHANCE BASKETS – Sherry SabolIt is a tradition with our club that the winner of the pink cancer basket returns the basket so that we can use it each year. It is a special basket made byGloria Sanchez. It can be returned at our next meeting to Sherry Sabol.
PRESIDENT’S PROJECT - Sally Nord
Once again, thank you for your pennies!!! We did such an awesome job of collecting pennies last year for the District that we have decided to continue this year. Since the President’s Project is Canine Companions, we are calling it “Pennies for Puppies”. So keep those pennies coming!!
I also would like to remind those members who volunteer for the Flagler County Educational System or at the Flagler County Library that I will be contacting you the beginning of December to obtain your volunteer hours for this year. If you are a new volunteer, please let me know so that I can include you in the count.
Sally
Annemarie Schutz <[email protected]>
HISTORY OF THE GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUB–SANDY HOLLENBECK
OUR STORY – Part 3
1916: GFWC worked with the Children's Bureau to promote National Baby Week. Over 2,000 clubs participated by focusing on infant and maternal mortality, birth registration, and public health facilities. The Federation's efforts resulted in the passage of the Sheppard-Towner Act (1921), which advanced maternal education.
1919: Under the direction of the YMCA, GFWC created the Overseas Service Unit and sent 100 young women to Europe to assist wounded soldiers in the aftermath of World War I.
1921: GFWC created the Indian Welfare Committee, which worked improving both education and health facilities on reservations, as well as preserving Native American culture.
1922: GFWC Clubwomen purchased 1734 N Street, NW in Washington, DC to serve as the Federation's International Headquarters. In addition to staff offices and rooms for meetings and receptions, one floor was designated to serve as an apartment for the International President.
1925: GFWC initiated a nationwide Federation survey of the American home, which placed a spotlight on the status of technology in the home. The survey led to the inclusion of homemaker as an occupation on the 1930 United States Census.
Sandy Hollenbeck
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EDUCATION - Cathy Whitby & Martha Morris
Thanks so much to the membership for your generosity to the STUFF Bus at the October meeting. Besides several contributions of clothing, we also gave $295 for the students' needs.
At the November meeting, your generosity is again going to be asked to help New Beginnings, a program that helps teenage mothers with parenting classes. Susan Warner, manager and instructor, is in need of new or gently-used books for infant thru age 5.
Also, Susan arranges for pictures with Santa for the children. Because of economic needs, the parents cannot afford to pay for a photographer. We will not ask for outfits as we did last year but if you could make a contribution for this holiday event, it would be appreciated. Please make checks out to “New Beginnings”
This time of year does pull at your purse strings but Susan could use some help, books and/or money to help with this worthy project.
Cathy & Martha
VOLUNTEER & MAKE A DIFFERENCE
INTERNATIONAL PROJECT - Peggy Smith
Flagler Playhouse –
January 29, 2015Thursday
DON’T FORGET YOUR CHECKBOOK!!I NEED TO SELL 85 MORE TICKETS…
“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”!!Performance just for GHWC only!!
The playhouse has volunteered to add this extra nightfor our club to use as a fundraiser!
A Spouse/Friend event…GHWC tickets $25.00 per person will be sold at the 11/17/14 meeting. Tickets will be opened to “your friends” too for a fun evening for everyone together so ask your ‘best buds’ to go along. Make checks out to GHWC.
We need to sell 150 tickets – but you and your spouse means only 75 members need to buy tickets-only 32 bought tickets in October!! (and we have 189 members) Peggy Smith will be selling tickets at our meeting on 11/17.
“This is a hilarious adult musical comedy about everything you have ever secretly thought…about romance, marriage, husbands, wives and in-laws but were afraid to admit…about the trials and tribulations of being single, marriage, loss and heartbreak…you’re guaranteed to fall in love with I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.”
If you are a Season Ticket Holder to the Flagler Playhouse, you might want to, then, donate $5 or so to the International Project as this is the only fundraiser for this project. We can, hopefully, buy another cow! like last year - plus other animals for the Heifer Project.
Heifer International provides cows, goats, chickens, bees, etc. to women in developing countries to help them feed their families and learn to make a living supporting themselves.
Peggy Smith HOME LIFE AND COMMUNITY NEWS – Karen Finder
DEALING WITH # F O M O
HOME LIFE
Have you ever heard of F O M O? It’s the fear of Missing Out-a disorder seriously infecting our generation and it has gone viral. It is frightening how quickly the symptoms of F O M O have spread. Its recent surge is mostly due to the modern wonders of technology, 4G and social media.How badly does F O M O affect you? Do you fear that you missed atext message from your grandchild; or the most recent photo of a friend’s trip to Italy or perhaps a recent u-tube video that everyone is talking about at the latest neighborhood cocktail party??????? Well don’t worry--you are just like the rest of us in the room.
Here are some suggestions as to what to do to decrease your F O M O level……….First, recognize that F O M O, at its core, is a sense of insecurity. We all have it no matter what it looks like on the outside. Those of us who were not brought up on the latest technological gadget just need to take a deep breath and RELAX. Put your IPhone, IPod, 4G Cell phone, Nook or Flame down and look around and see how great your life is. Unplug for a little while, read a hardbound book, go for a bike ride, take a walk on the beach, go to lunch with a friend – Life is good when you take the time to really enjoy it. Second, recognize that F O M O is not going away anytime soon.
The way to embrace the anxiety surrounding your lack of proficiency in using your smart phone or smart television is to stop trying to download the most recent app, when you are in a hurry. Be prepared to fumble a few times until you get it right. Better yet, ask your grandchild to download the app for you while he/she is visiting and enjoy the pleasure of not missing out on being real with yourself and those around you.(Excerpts from article in Tech Innovations by Guy Barnhart, July 2014)
COMMUNITY NEWS – Karen Finder
The Family Life Center – provides goods and items for domestic and sexual violence. You can help by bringing the following items to the November and December meetings: shampoo and conditioner, cell phones, hairbrushes, soap, toothbrushes, jeans, infant car seats, toilet paper. Cash donations or checks are always accepted. Please make checks out to the Family Life Center. For further Info please contact Sheryl Marvin at 986-1293.
The Bunnell Food Bank – The Bunnell Food Bank is in need of your support. The Food Bank shelves are bear. Please bring the following items to the November and December meetings: potatoes, beefaroni, pasta, dry or condense milk, soup, canned vegetables or other dry nonperishable food items. Cash donations are accepted. Please write checks to The Church Women United.
The Flagler County Free Clinic – The FCFC is a volunteer-run, donor-supported facility that provides no cost medical care for Flagler County residents without medical insurance. The clinic located at 703 E. Moody Blvd sees more than 2,000 patients each year and it has plans to broaden its range of services to include a dental clinic, a women’s health clinic and additional orthopedic services.
The clinic is in need of the following supplies: small/large kitchen bags, manila folders, hand sanitizer, pencils, paper, cleaning supplies, toilet tissue, paper towels Staples and Wal-Mart gift cards.
There will be a fundraiser, “How Far We’ve Come!” on December 3 from 6-8 at Chophouse in European Village, admission $15. Donations are accepted through the website www.flaglercountyfreeclinic.org or contact Elizabeth Robinson at [email protected] 386-237-7690.
The “Giving Store” -“The Giving Store” provides an opportunity for children who would otherwise be unable to purchase gifts for members of their household, to select gifts free of charge. Please bring an unwrapped gift to our November and December meetings. All gifts will be delivered to Flagler Volunteer Services. If you have any questions please call Sherry Calderaro at 386-447-8102 or cell# 503-0889.
The Ronald McDonald House- Bring in those aluminum can tabs you have collected they are redeemed at the end of the year for dollars. There is a collection jar available at our monthly meetings Thank you all for your generous donations to these and other organizations that GHWC support annually.
Happy Thanksgiving! Karen Finder
GRAND HAVEN WOMAN'S CLUBMINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 2014
The General Meeting was opened by the President at 11:30 am. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the President welcomed all attendees.
Sandy Hollenbeck asked for a vote on the minutes of September 15th. Betty Fitterman and Jean Soberanis made the motion. The minutes were approved as read.
Sandy asked members to introduce their prospective members and guests, of which there were 11.
Lucy Crowley reported that $750 was made on today's chance baskets and Cancer basket. Tickets for Chez Jacqueline were offered for the November 12th event and tickets are $10 each.
The Day of Games is in need of chance baskets for the January 19th event.
Cathy Whitby thanked everyone for the donations for the Stuff Bus. The GHWC donation to Stuff Bus was $1,500. Next month she will be collecting monetary donations for New Beginnings.
Karen Finder reported on the collecting of unwrapped gifts for the Giving Store. Gifts can be for siblings, parents, grandparents, etc. Further information will be in the newsletter.
Kathy Chiddister reported that there are 6 new members, bringing the total to 195. Candles were given to Mary Brinton, Paula Geffner, Karen Gill, Lori Sibolt and Pat Tomnay.
Joyce Cruz informed all as to the November 8th deadline for tables for the Holiday Boutique.
Peggy Smith announced the sale of tickets for the Flagler Playhouse for January 29, 2015 at $25 each.
Sandy Hollenbeck reported on Public Issues. We will be collecting items for the troops in November and December. A suggestion list will be in the newsletter.
Nancy Richards reported that anyone wanting a name badge contact her. Cost is $7 each and you should provide the name by which you want to be called.
The President announced the nominations for Nominating Committee be called for. The following members-at-large were elected: Cathy Evans, Louise Dycke, and Barbra Dragstrem. The two members of the Board serving on this committee are Margie Morris and Diane Robichaud.
The Collect was said and the meeting closed at 12:02 pm
Respectfully submitted,Diana FigliuoloRecording Secretary
TREASURER – Lynn Spancake & Carol Wolfe
Financial Report for October 2014
Reserve Total 2,555.00
AdministrativeOpening Balance 6,181.36 Income (dues) 165.00 Luncheon 2,213.00Expenditures Meetings 125.00 FFWC dues 0.00 Programs 18.00 Fees 0.00 Operating Expenses 0.00 Luncheon 2,248.38Closing Balance 6,167.98
ContributionsOpening Balance 5,777.48Income Monthly Chance 751.00 Fund Raiser 1,625.00 Dues&Donations 60.00Expenses Monthly Chance 0.00 Fund Raiser 1,194.08Donations 1,000.00
Closing Balance 6,019.40
TOTAL BALANCE 14,742.38
