TORRANCE WOMAN S CLUB NEWSLETTER

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1 NOVEMBER 2007 TORRANCE WOMAN S CLUB NEWSLETTER Marina District #18 California Federation of Women s Clubs General Federation of Women s Clubs 1422 Engracia Ave., Torrance, Ca President Kathleen Davis Dear Friends, Are you looking forward to the Hoe Down? I m sure we will all enjoy a fun evening that Barbara Freeman and her committee have put together to benefit the Calle Mayor Middle School music program. Thank you, Barbara. This month, we are pleased to honor TWC Past Presidents (who are current members) at our general meeting. These ladies, as well as the past presidents before them, deserve our thanks for all their dedicated efforts on behalf of our club. Under their leadership and guidance, committees worked on projects similar to the ones we continue to be involved with today such as conservation and beautification, health improvement, volunteering in schools, military personnel support, and most important making lifelong friendships because Together We Care. Additionally, at the November 7 meeting, the Helping Hands Committee, chaired by Bette Herbst, will have a table filled with lovely knits and crafts to help us get ready for the fast approaching holidays. This year, these talented ladies decided to host the bazaar at our November and December meetings for TWC members and guests. You won t want to miss this opportunity. Remember to bring canned food items for Anita Dinicola, who volunteered to take food items to needy families. Thank you, Anita. May each of you enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends. With love, Kathleen DATES TO REMEMBER 11/3 Hoe Down 6:00 pm 11/6 Meeting Set-Up 9:30 am 11/7 General Meeting 11:00 am Honor Past Presidents Program - Cup of Water 11/12 NO HELPING HANDS 11/12 Blue Star Mothers 10:00 am 11/14 Griffith Observatory 10:45 am 11/16 District, Hermosa Bch 9:45 am 11/17 Torrance Sr. Craft Fair 11/17 Blue Star Mothers Packing Day - 10:00 am Coast Christian School, Redondo Beach 11/21 NO BUNCO 11/23-11/25 Decorating the tree for the Holiday Festival on one of these dates. UPCOMING EVENTS 12/5 Reports are due 12/9 Sr. Crafts - Torrance Cultural Center 2/9/08 Rummage Sale 2/12/08 Palm Springs Follies KITCHEN DUTY - NOVEMBER MEETING It s the D s this month with Gloria Debelak as your leader. If your last name starts with a D, it s your turn to be at the Club House on Tuesday, November 6th at 9:30 am,to help set up. You will also be serving at the General Meeting lunch on November 7th and taking the linens home to wash. We appreciate all of the members who help out at the meetings. Happy Birthday - November Birthdays Fran Glauber, Louise Herbison, Barbara Howland, Marlys Judd, Jeanne McRae, Carol Quinn, Lou Schumacher, Jean Townsend. Executive Officers President-Kathleen Davis, First VP-Deanna Hanson, Second VP-Membership-Beverly Greeno Co-Chairman-Darlene Payne, Third VP - House Chairman-Fran Day Co-Chairman-Pam Sheerin, Recording Secretary-Lynn Robinson, Corresponding Secretary-Sharon Dorin, Treasurer-Mary Linn Coleman, Auditor-Natalie DiMercurio, Ways & Means Chairman-Judy Burrow, Programs (Gen. Meetings)-Lenore Ulrich, Press-Louise-Lowery, Co-Chairman-Barbara Austin, Yearbook-Frances Demeules Co-Chairman-Mary Alice Platz, Newsletter-Barbara Freeman Co-Chairman- Barbara Crochetiere, Reservations-Jeaninne Glomboske Co-Chairman-Velta Lanham, Parliamentarian-Barbara Bounds, Historian-Fran Glauber Co-Chairman-Barbara Crochetiere,Director- Madonna Davenport, Director-Sharon Hooper,

2 First Vice President - Deanna Hanson On October 6, 2007, Kathleen Davis, Mary Linn Coleman, Barbara Bounds and I, together with 194 other Area C Woman's Club members, attended the Area C Conference at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro. The day was spectacular starting with the weather (beautiful sunny day in So. Calif.), the location (Grand Ballroom overlooking the gorgeous Pacific Ocean), the food (to die for) and the program (it tickled our ears). Tammy Guensler, CFWC President, in period dress, told us how in 1868 Mrs. Jane Cunningham Crowley, a newspaper woman in New York whose Pen Name was Jenny June, was denied access to a banquet honoring Charles Dickens simply because of her gender. A short time later she organized the first Woman's Club "of women only" and "for women only." The first meeting was attended by 5 ladies; the second meeting was attended by 2 ladies but in one year there were 86 members. Now there are thousands of clubs in the United States and globally in more than 20 countries. Tammy announced that Elizabeth Romero, from the Norwalk Woman's Club, is the Area C winner of the Jenny June Award for volunteerism excellence. She will proceed to move forward for National consideration. The other featured speakers were Jeri Boone, CFWC Parliamentarian, who provided lots of information on "Empowering Woman in Parliamentary Procedure" and Tom Bellows, a noted authority on Domestic Abuse and author of "Happiness In The Family." We had a truly awesome day!! REPORTS are due by the December meeting but preferably turned in at the November meeting. Remember, turning in your report at the November meeting will earn you a free raffle ticket...and a load off your shoulders and the freedom to enjoy the Holidays with this task having been completed. And, coincidentally, there will be a Report Writing Workshop at the District Meeting in Hermosa Beach on November 16th. Sign up to attend at the November General Meeting even if you are one of the early birds who has finished her report...you'll very likely pick up pointers making your next year's report even better and easier. Second Vice President - Membership Beverly Greeno Co-Chairman-Darlene Payne We, the TWC, Grow and Bloom with the help of our friends and members. We have eight new members and we are anxious to add more names to our year book. Special recognition to you, our MENTORS, for introducing guests and friends to TWC. MENTORS are: Barbara Bounds, Sandra Burchell, Barbara Freeman, Patti Fuchs, Fran Glauber, Bernadette Kociemba, Marguerite McConnell, and Margie Mooney. Thank You! Names of the mentors and new members shall be entered and included in the Marina District membership contest. The more new members, the more ticket entries and the better chance to win $ in April, Mentors, you are so very important to involve new members in the future and leadership of TWC. Please keep in touch with the new member you sponsor. Let her know the real advantage of being a TWC member and how she may volunteer a few hours. Let her know the date of our next meeting and lunch, also, our extra curricular activities. Ask them to be involved... there s a variety of interests such as recycling, coupons, crafts and sewing at Helping Hands and November/December bazaar; the fun and friendship at Bunco afternoon, day trips, hoe down, annual rummage sales, spring fashion show... plan ahead. Let that special person know that on the day of her introduction she ll receive a complimentary TWC lunch, a flower power tote bag to carry her year book, a TWC membership pin and a TWC green ribbon. It s hit the jackpot time at TWC at 1422 Engracia. I suggest we all start wearing our membership pins (the little round pin with our very own TWC logo). Wear it everywhere you go; all the time to show we are proud to be a part of the Torrance community. And, don t forget to wear your new, green ribbon with it s dual message: TWC = Torrance Woman s Club and Together We Care. What better way to emphasize and support President Kathleen s year long theme Together We Care. Thought for the month: November is family time; also, Big Feast Month (meaning Thanksgiving). As we gather at our family dinner tables this month, lets give thanks for our men and women in the military who are dedicated in giving their faithful service to their country. Third Vice President - House Chairman Fran Day Co-Chairman-Pam Sheerin October 11th found the Torrance Woman s Club members Barbara Jarvice, Beverly Greeno and Lee Large working at the Torrance Expo. They were assisted by Pam Barnett, Deanna Hansen and Fran Day. The PTN Halloween Ball was held on October 21st with Joyce Gehata, Millie McFadden, Sandra Burchell, Deanna Hansen, Jeaninne Glomboske, Barbara Jarvis and Fran Day from TWC helping out. TWC members Barbara Jarvis, Deanna Hansen, Jeaninne Glomboske, Sandra Burchell, Barbara Freeman, Natalie DiMercurio, Barbara Crochetiere, Barbara Bounds, Lynn Robinson and Fran Day volunteered at the Switzer Learning Center s Golf Tournament on October 22nd at Rolling Hills Country Club. As you all can see, Fran has again put TWC out there so the community is aware of us.

3 Ways and Means - Judy Burrow There will be a 50/50 Prize Drawing at the November 7th meeting. Tickets are seven for $2.00 and three for $1.00. You can t win if you don t buy a ticket!! Proceeds go into our Scholarship Fund. NO BUNCO on November 21st as this is the day before Thanksgiving. The two ladies who were to bring the dessert will be changed to another month. Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday. Griffith Observatory Wednesday, November 14th, is our day to visit the Griffith Observatory. There is no waiting list now so if you want to go on the trip please contact Judy Burrow. We will be leaving from the Torrance Civic Center parking lot at 10:45 am. Some parts of the parking lot are posted for 2 hour parking, so park close to the corner of Torrance Blvd. and Madrona behind the swimming pool. We hope to be home to Torrance by 6:00 pm. Bring a lunch or snack to eat on the bus if you want to spend the maximum time touring. There is a cafe at the Observatory and there will be time to grab a bite to eat there. No food or drink is allowed to be brought into the facility. The Planetarium shows are at 12:45, 1:45, and 2:45. Be sure to buy your ticket to the show when you first arrive at the Observatory. Tickets are sold in the Rotunda and are Adults - $7.00 and Seniors - $5.00. Palm Springs Follies The date for this trip is Tuesday, February 12, The cost is $65.00 for the bus ride and the admission to the Follies. There is a waiting list, so call Judy Burrow if you can t make the trip or if you wish to be added to the waiting list. Please check the roster at the November meeting for your name. Payment is due by the December 5th meeting. Lunch is on your own in Palm Springs before the Follies. The Paper Bag Auction will be in March. Thanks to Lillian Albanese for offering to Chair this fun event! Helping Hands - Bette Herbst Helping Hands will not have a meeting on November 12th, however, club members may participate in several activities. There will be a Blue Star Mothers project, Natalie DiMercurio and Beverly Greeno will be placing soaps in wash cloths for needy women and there are always cuddle blankets to be tied. To date our members have made 84 cuddle blankets. Thank You to all of you who have worked on this project. Our club bazaar will be held at the November 7th TWC meeting. Invite your friends to join us as this is a fund raiser for Helping Hands which will support next year s activities. The Torrance Recreational Center Senior Craft s Fair is November 17th. Please come and bring your friends to support this fund raiser as well. Hoe Down - Barbara Freeman The Hoe Down is almost here. Saturday, November 3rd at 6:00 pm. This is a fund raiser for the Calle Mayor Middle School Music Program. Hope to see you all there. We ll be eating, dancing, and winning prizes. Reservations - Monthly Meeting Jeaninne Glomboske Co-Chairman Velta Lanham The next meeting will be November 7th. Please call Jeaninne if you are bringing a guest, or if you cannot attend the meeting. A Job Well Done - Fran Glauber On October 10th Fran Glauber organized a donation drive for the Blue Star Mothers. When Pam Sheerin and Joan Gillum arrived at Fran s apartment complex, Fran was passing out Christmas cards to everyone that entered the room and asking them to write letters to the soldiers. Joan and Pam left Fran s apartment with 49 letters. When people told Fran they forgot about the donations, she told them We take cash or checks. She managed to collect $ And that is not all. Pam s van was packed with bags loaded with toiletries, lotions, books, magazines, socks, batteries, cameras, Christmas ornaments, and lots of good food which included Godiva hot chocolate mix and 5,000 packets of sugar. Needless to say it was a very successful day. We love you Fran. Thanks for all your hard work putting this event together. Joan Gillum and Pam Sheerin Clem Pennigton and Jeanne at October General Meeting

4 Philanthropy - Pam Sheerin We will be bagging articles for the Blue Star Mothers to be included in the boxes sent to Iraq. The date is Monday, November 12th. If you care to join in, the time is 10:00 am at our Club House. You can also bring articles you have collected to our November 7th General meeting or with you on November 12th. There is a collection box available at all general meetings. This is a very worthwhile activity where we can do a small part to help the military while they are in Iraq. Rainbow House Wish List - New or Unused - Louise Lowery The Rainbow House is one of the Charities TWC contributes to... CHILDREN - pajamas, sweaters & jackets, sweatshirts, school uniforms, backpacks, shoes & slippers, T-shirts, underwear, children s videos, diapers (sizes 4, 5 & 6) toys, english/spanish dictionary, english dictionary, thesaurus, WOMEN - sweaters & jackets, wrist watches, day planners, accordian file folders, hair dryers, umbrellas, sleepwear, bathrobes, and slippers TEENAGERS - sweaters & jackets, sweatshirts, shoes & slippers, pajamas, hair care products, hair dryers, backpacks, wrist watches, T-shirts, sports equipment, wallets, portable CD players, clock radios, nail polish FAMILIES - kitchen appliances (blenders, toasters, coffee makers, etc), night lights, bus passes, phone cards, disposable cameras, laundry detergent, laundry baskets, alarm clocks GIFT CERTIFICATES - Target, Best Buy, Mervyn s, Borders, grocery stores, fast food restaurants, Barnes & Noble, hair salons, etc INFANTS & TODDLERS - diapers, baby wipes, baby lotion, baby oil, baby shampoo & wash, single & double seat strollers, booster seats for chairs, bottles, clothes, age appropriate toys, high chairs For more information contact Judy Hessick, Director of Development at Ext. 102 NONA KOZAK is TWC s 2008 L.E.A.D.S. candidate. LEADS is Leadership Education and Development Seminar. Our District is soliciting one nomination from each club for this opportunity. The Marina District Executive Committee will select one nominee to represent Marina District at state. Then, one candidate is chosen to represent California and attend the one-day L.E.A.D.S. seminar prior to the International GFWC Convention in Chicago. Here s what we know about Nona. She was born in Saskatchewan, Canada and grew up in a small town. She graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Saskatchewan and taught high school mathematics, English, and French for six years. In 1958, she married Archie Kozak and headed south to begin 42 great years of marriage. He died in In 1960, they bought a house in Torrance, and she has lived here ever since. They raised four children, and she is now the proud grandmother of eight. Little League, girls softball, and soccer all needed their parental involvement. One year,she was drafted into the position of Purchasing Agent for Little League. She began coaching soccer when her younger daughter was seven, and continued coaching up through the Varsity girls soccer team at North High. When her youngest daughter was in high school, she began ten years of selling real estate. In 1966, a friend at her son s preschool suggested she join the Torrance Junior Woman s Club. She was able to spend only two years as a member before being forced to graduate into the General Club at age 35. She was, however, a member of the vocal sextet representing our club. TWC offices she held were Dean of Chairmen, President, Coordinator to the Junior Woman s Club, Dean, President. In other years, she served as Treasurer, Auditor, Ways and Means Chairman, and even Newsletter Chairman, as well as Parliamentarian. When she had no regular office, she served as a Director on the Executive Board. District Offices include Treasurer, Dean of Chairmen, President, Member of the Dean s Trio for then President Jean Lombardo, President, Parliamentarian. She also served as Conservation and Beautification Chairman several terms. This was an area she felt very strongly about. Her theme, when she was District President in 2002, was Bless the Beasts and the Children. For CFWC she attended State Conventions, State Board meetings, and Area Conferences. In she was a member of the State Bylaws Committee. For GFWC she attended the National Convention in Las Vegas. She is a worthy selection by TWC. The Torrance Woman s Club is considering having the Newsletter on the TWC Web Site. Please let us know if you would like to receive your newsletter on the TWC Web Site. It could be read on the site or you could print it off.

5 Past Presidents to be recognized for their TWC service at the November 7th General Meeting. TWC PAST PRESIDENTS Barbara Austin Barbara Bounds - also Past President Junior s Judy Burrow Marlys Judd Kathleen Klocke Nona Kozak Loeta Louvier Flora Mathews Lenore Ulrich Shirley Walker JUNIOR S PAST PRESIDENTS Sharon Broadbent Madonna Davenport - also Evening Past President Connie Hedde - also Evening Past President Sharon Hooper - also Evening Past President and current District President PAST PRESIDENTS - EVENING DIVISION Lee Large Linda Lescoe Janet Payne Carol Quinn Conniv Vassie 7. Short stories must not exceed 2,000 words. 8. Entries of poems may be any style, with a minimum of eight lines and a maximum of 50 lines. YOUTH CONTEST - CATEGORIES: Category 1 - Grades 1, 2, and 3 Category 2 - Grades 4, 5, and 6 Category 3 - Grades 7, 8, and 9 Category 4 - Grades 10, 11, and 12 YOUTH SHORT STORY AND POETRY CONTESTS: Youth may enter no more than ONE short story and ONE poem for club contests. CATEGORIES Prose Short Stories Essays Memoirs Inspirational Skits and Plays Stories for Children Poetry! Haiku Whimsical Limericks Inspirational Poetry for Children SHORT STORY AND POETRY CONTESTS Marlys Judd - Co-Chairman Sharon Broadbent CONTEST RULES All entries from members and youth must be received by the District Chairman before or during the January District meeting. 1. Entries will not be returned. Authors should retain a copy. 2. All writers must be amateurs. 3. Entries must be original works by the author. 4. Entries must be written during the contest year. 5. Entries must be typewritten, double-spaced, 1 minimum margins, one side only and on 8 1/2 X 11 paper. 6. Entries must have the following at the top right-hand corner of each page: Author s Name Address City, State, and Zip Code Telephone number (with area code) Name of Local Club, District, and State Title of Manuscript or Poem Category