The Lamplighter - GFWC Woman`s Club of Tarpon Springs

GFWC Woman’s Club of Tarpon Springs, Florida Inc.
The Lamplighter
Volume 20, Issue 2
www.tarponspringswc.com
May 2014
Our Club in Action
Reflecting on
our year together touches
each of us as
we remember
our dear friend
Christy Rogers.
Our activities
this year have
embraced the planning and
thoughtful consideration she gave
to aid us in accomplishing the
mission of our club. The mission
of this Club is to create and maintain an organized center of
thought and activity among the
women of the Tarpon Springs
area, to improve our community,
and to promote cooperation and
understanding among the members and other community organizations as appropriate.
Throughout the year, you, our
club members, participated in
informative and entertaining
monthly luncheons, as well as explored the multiple opportunities
presented by the various Community Service Programs (CSP’s). Our
CSP’s include Arts, Conservation,
Education, Home Life, International Affairs and Public Affairs. It
is significant to note that we
logged over 34,000 volunteer
hours in the CSPs, Partnership
Projects, and Advancement Areas
of Membership, Leadership, Fund-
raising, Programs, Communications,
Public Relations, State President’s
Project, Domestic Violence and
Public Policy/Legislation. At the
state convention and the district
Spring Workshop, our club received
several certificates for outstanding
accomplishments based on our reporting of members’ activities. See
the District 14 Spring Meeting article on page 7 for this list.
For the 2014-2015 club year, please
know those of you who are chairmen of CSPs and committees, we
will want you to consider staying
onboard. Sheila or I will be contacting you to talk about our plans for
next year.
The GFWCTS By-laws, approved by
a vote of 2/3 of the club membership in attendance at the April 15,
2014 meeting, were implemented
immediately.
Our own Carole Weaver was installed as GFWC Florida State President at the GFWC Florida Spring
convention. The activities surrounding her installation brought many of
our members together. We had 25
members in attendance. Other
GFWC Tarpon Springs members recognized for their leadership skills
included Karen Morris, who was
elected Member-at-Large, and
Trish Gregory, who was installed as
District 14 Director.
Moving forward to our next club
year, it will be our goal to let
each member know how important she is as a friend and as a
volunteer for our community.
The club will focus on completing
projects together and having fun,
too. The members’ demonstration
of kindness and heartfelt support
has sustained our club this year.
Many, many thanks to each of
you.
Anne-Todd Eisner
2014-2015 EXECUTIVE BOARD
President
Anne-Todd Eisner
President Elect
Sheila Hayter
First Vice President
Pamela Dameron-Bare
Second Vice President
Judy Amorello
Recording Secretary
Teddy Anne Stephen
Corresponding Secretary
Doris LaPointe
Treasurer
Director
Director
Director
Parliamentarian
Donna Grates
Susan Foy
Carole Mathes
Sherri Patterson
Sherry Orr
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Board of Directors 2014-2015
Our new Board of Directors was installed at our General Meeting on Wednesday, May 21.
Director.................................. Carole Mathes
The following are our 2014-2015 Board members:
We thank these women for agreeing to serve. Please
give them your support. There are many committees
and sub-committees that need help. Please….don‘t
wait to be called -- VOLUNTEER!!!!!
President ............................ Anne-Todd Eisner
President Elect .......................... Sheila Hayter
First Vice President ......... Pamela Dameron-Bare
Director........................................Susan Foy
Second Vice President ................ Judy Amorello
Recording Secretary .................. Teddy Stephen
Corresponding Secretary ............. Doris LaPointe
Treasurer ................................. Donna Grates
Parliamentarian ............................. Sherry Orr
Director/Past President ............ Sherri Patterson
CAP Health Fair
Most of you know that we participate every summer with the Citizen’s Alliance for Progress and
Florida Hospital North Pinellas in
a Health Fair held at the CAP
building on Martin Luther King
Drive in Tarpon Springs. Physicians, nurses and medical students come to give registered students a school physical, after
which each child is given a backpack full of school supplies, and
the child and family members are
served a healthy meal prepared
by WCTS volunteers. More information re: dates and times for
volunteer opportunities will be
forthcoming. We began the collection of backpacks and items to
fill them at our May general
meeting.
We always welcome monetary
donations as well. We use those
donations to purchase items we
are short on when time comes to
fill the backpacks. Last year we
gave 90 filled backpacks away.
We will be collecting throughout
June and July as well, at locations
we will publish later.
Questions can be emailed to
Sherri Patterson
([email protected]) or
you can call her (727-934-5926).
Supply List:
Backpacks – the kids love
brightly colored backpacks
smaller ones for grades K-2
larger ones good for grades 3-5
NO WHEELED BACKPACKS
Pencil box
Composition book, wide ruled
Spiral notebook, wide ruled
Notebook paper
3-ring binder (1”, 1-1/2”, 2”)
Blunt tip scissors (K-2)
Regular scissors (3-5)
#2 pencils
Pink eraser
Antibacterial soap
24-pk crayons
Solid colored 3-prong folder with
pockets
Solid color 2-pocket folder (no
prongs)
Large glue sticks
Hand sanitizer
Box of tissues
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Anne-Todd Eisner Named D-14 LEADS Representative
GFWC LEADS (Leadership, Education And Development Seminar) is
designed to identify members at
the club level who have a potential
and desire to assume leadership
positions in their clubs. GFWC Florida LEADS provides participants
with added knowledge, capability,
confidence and commitment to
work more effectively in their
clubs.
From among nominations from
clubs in District 14, Anne-Todd was
selected to attend the GFWC Florida LEADS seminar at Headquarters
in Lakeland on February 22, along
with representatives from Florida’s
other 13 Districts. It was a full day
of activities, including a welcome
dinner and social held the night
before. A-T received information
and training on conflict resolution,
parliamentary law, public speaking
skills, time management, organization history as well as other topics.
At the GFWC Florida Annual Convention in April, one member was
selected to represent GFWC Florida at the GFWC International Convention this June in Arizona.
While Anne-Todd did not receive
the nod, we are so proud of her
accomplishments to date as our
President Elect and now President,
as well as in being our District 14
LEADS representative!
Recipe Book Fundraiser
We will be working on our new recipe book this summer. You don't
have to be a year-round resident to
participate in this project. US Mail
and email work well for submission
of artwork and recipes. I am currently researching good software
and publishing houses to get the
best technology and finished product as we want it as professional
looking as
po s s i b le .
If anyone
has suggestions
for companies
they have actually used for creating a recipe book, please contact
me. Our goal is to take delivery of
our books no later than November
12 so that we can sell them during
the Christmas season.
Our new book will be designed
along the same lines as our previous book, "Our Favorite Scenes and
Recipes -- GFWC Woman's Club of
Tarpon Springs," and will display
artwork using a new theme along
the lines of "Dining In and Out" in
Tarpon Springs, with a section devoted to recipes from our local
restaurants. Artwork will include
sketches of the restaurants submit-
ting recipes as well as scenes
around Tarpon. Title of book still
to be determined.
So-o-o, ladies, we need your favorite recipes. We'll be using some
from the previous book (ladies who
are no longer with us) but want
new recipes for the most part.
I'd also appreciate hearing from
those of you who want to help with
producing this book.
Please call me (934-5926) or email
me ([email protected])
Thanks!
Sherri Patterson
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Hats Off to You – Fashion Show 2014
The theme of “Hats Off to You” for our 2014 Fashion
Show, held at Safety Harbor Resort and Spa on March 22,
exemplifies how much we appreciate all our members
and supporters for what they do for our community and
the club. “Hats Off to YOU” to Chair Trish Gregory and
her committee for all they did to make the show a huge
success. Our profit realized was $11,198.64!
The Marketing committee with chair Sherri Patterson’s
leadership contributed $5,401.30. Wells Fargo and Florida Hospital North Pinellas generously sponsored the
event. Neila O’Neill produced a state of the art program
of ads and information. Please refer to yours when you
go shopping to let merchants know how much we appreciate them.
Jane Obergfell, Teddy Stephen, Bobbie Belcher and
Doris LaPointe used the many items donated by our
members to make Opportunity Baskets that realized
$1,981.00 in ticket sales. Ticket Sales co-chairs, Dolores
Wilson and Kathy Kornfeld, with your help, sold 253
tickets and coordinated seating for our guests. Gay
Mitchell, Hostess Committee chair, and the other hostesses welcomed guests for a fun-filled afternoon. The
table centerpieces, hats loaned by our members and
decorated by Mitzi Hunter and Sandy Grace, added a
lovely component to the show. Anna Georgiadis volunteered to knit pastel flower bookmarks to be used as
table favors. All the guests loved them!
Coordinated by Sandy Grace and Margo Knighton, models Judy Amorello, Sheila Hayter, Diana Burns, AnneTodd Eisner, Donna Grates, DeeAnn Isguzar, Mary
McNeice, Terry Smither, Carole Weaver, and Pamela
Williams wore fun fashions from Janet Carr. Jane
Obergfell helped with makeup. Guest purchases from
Janet allowed her to donate $1200 back to the club.
Thank you to Margo, Sherri, Dolores and Sandy for
your family members who helped us! What an amazing
event! “HATS OFF TO YOU!”
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Women’s History Month Winner
In March "Women's History Month
was celebrated throughout our
country. This year’s theme, Celebrating Women of Character,
Courage, and Commitment, honored the extraordinary and often
unrecognized determination and
tenacity of women. President
Anne-Todd Eisner asked who could
first answer this question about a
famous GFWC woman.
“This woman lived from 1897-1995,
was an active member of GFWC in
Skowhegan, Maine, and became
president of her local club at age
25. She held political office in
Maine for a total of 33 years (1940-
1973). She was first elected as
State Representative and later became Senator. She was the first
woman to ever be elected to both
Houses of Congress, and in 1964,
she became the first woman to
campaign for nomination of president of the United States. Who is
she?”
bers of the GFWC Statesville, North
Carolina club, and probably knew
each other!
Correct answer:
Margaret Chase Smith
Barbara Rhodes was the first member to reply and received her small
prize at the May meeting.
Small tidbit…..Sherri Patterson and
Anne-Todd just learned that both
of their grandmothers were mem-
2013- 2014 President’s Award
Anne-Todd Eisner, current President, has instituted the first annual GFWC of Tarpon Springs President’s Award. Each year AnneTodd and Mark Eisner will donate
$100 to the GFWCTS’s President’s
focus in honor of who is recognized
for this award. The president of
the outgoing administration will
determine the criteria and the
award recipient, and her focus
area will receive the donation.
This year’s focus has been on our
Veterans, Military Personnel, and
First Responders. A donation will
be made to the Wounded Warrior
organization in honor of this
award recipient.
describe the recipient are witty,
compassionate, discerning, inspirational, prayerful, kind, dedicated,
organized, enthusiastic, and creative.(Members attending the meeting were asked to look at the handout that was on their seat, noting
the picture below of 2 beautiful
cardinals). I think of this recipient
in the same way as I regard the
cardinal. A cardinal’s presence has
This year’s recipient embodies
the qualities of a true GFWC
clubwoman. The words used to
HOPE
COURAGE
JOY
always reminded me that hope,
courage and joy are all gifts given
to me through my faith. This recipient has inspired our club members to focus on each of these gifts
throughout the year, ...giving hope
to those in our community, comforting one another in sorrow, and
sharing joy. The recipient of the
2013-2014 President’s Award is the
2013-2014 Executive Board of Directors, which includes Christy
Rogers, Sheila Hayter, Pam
Dameron-Bare, Gay Mitchell,
Teddy Stephen, Donna Grates,
Jane Obergfell, Doris LaPointe,
Sherri Patterson, and Karen
Morris. Congratulations to this
outstanding board…..by far the
VERY BEST BOARD, and a most
deserving recipient.
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District 14 Arts & Crafts Winners
The following ladies were awarded ribbons at the District 14 Arts & Crafts Show. 1st Place winners moved on
to the State competition.
Jewelry
Nat. Materials
Floral
Knitting
Crochet
Hand Embroidery
Cross Stitch
Charlotte Alves
Mitzi Hunter
Mitzi Hunter
Susan Foy
Dolores Wilson
Barbara Wood
Carole Mathes
1st Place
2nd Place
1st Place
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
2nd Place
Fabric Craft
Collage
Open Category
Painting/Oil
Painting/Pastel
Painting/WC
Drawing
Miniatures
Photo/Nat. History
Photo/Scenic
Photo/Enhanced
Bobbie Belcher
Mitzi Hunter
Carol Coulson
Carol Hendrickson
Jane Lawson
Mitzi Hunter
Mitzi Hunter
Bobbie Belcher
Sherry Orr
Bobbie Belcher
1st Place and Best
Trish Gregory
1st Place
1st Place
1st Place
1st Place
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
1st Place
2nd Place
of Division
1st Place
State Arts and Crafts Winners
Woman's Club of Tarpon Springs had great results at the State Convention. Out of 11 entries we had two 1st place winners and three 2nd place winners.
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1st place Susan Foy - knitting
1st place Mitzi Hunter - floral
2nd place Mitzi Hunter - collage
2nd place Jane Lawson - pastel
2nd place Bobbie Belcher photo – scenic
Congratulations, ladies. Everyone start working on all those craft projects for next year!
Sandy Grace
Shutterbug Club Trip
DATES
"Have Camera...will travel!"
Wednesday, June 11
CALADESI ISLAND
Hope you can join us for a fun time at the beach, many photo opportunities. Bring
camera, suntan lotion, water and lunch, or you can have lunch at the snack bar!
Time: 9 AM - Ace Hardware, Alt.19 to carpool.
We plan to take the 10 AM Ferry from Honeymoon Island!
Cost for Ferry roundtrip: $14.00
Parking Fee: $8.00
Please call or email to let us know if you plan to attend.
Dolores Wilson [email protected],727-937-7101 or 727-389-5913
TO
REMEMBER
June 21-24, 2014
GFWC Convention
Chandler AZ
March 14, 2015
Celebrate Spring
GFWC Woman’s Club
of Tarpon Springs
Annual Fashion Show
Safety Harbor
Resort & Spa
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District 14 Spring Meeting
The GFWC District 14 meeting was
held on May 17, 2014 at Wentworth
Golf Club in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
District 14 Director Trish Gregory
called the meeting to order at 10:30
AM with recognition of each of the
clubs attending. The inspirational
message was given by
Michelle
Lowack, District 14 Chaplain. The
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Anita
LeCain, District 14 Director of Juniors.
Our own State President Carole Weaver
spoke about her Canine Companions for
Wounded
Veterans
Initiative. The cost to
sponsor a puppy is
$500. It’s an exciting
project and we are
anxious to start working toward this goal.
Dean’s List
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Hacienda Girls Ranch
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Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention for
“Pinwheels for Prevention”
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Education Partnership – “HOBY Scholarship”
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Yearbook
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International Outreach Programs
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Arts Program
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GFWC Florida Honor Score for overall reporting
We broke out into individual sessions to discuss ideas
on retaining and growing membership, such as honoring members with a ribbon and certificate, facilitating shut-ins, dealing with conflict resolution, and
getting new members for run for a board position.
We also discussed expanding our arts areas – we need
more crafters and artists involved. Out of all the 15
clubs in District 14, there were only 37 entries in
crafts categories. Come on and share your passions
with us.
Remember that we are a team and are all important
to the success of GFWC Florida.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila Hayter
President-Elect
Carole also advised us that GFWC Florida has begun a
Membership Monday newsletter to share words of wisdom and things we should know. If interested, go to the
GFWC Florida website, gfwcflorida.org/signupnews.html
to sign up for the email newsletter. It may help us with
ideas to entertain and engage with our members to
keep their enthusiasm up.
Our club was honored to receive the following 2013
Certificates of Achievement at the State Convention.
They were presented at the Spring Meeting:
First Place - Arts Partnership
Second Place - Communications/Public Relations
Some of the WCTS ladies who attended the District
14 Spring Meeting
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Contact Us
Update Your
Directory
Please welcome the following outstanding new members who have
joined our Club since our February
2014 Lamplighter.
GFWC Woman's Club of Tarpon Springs, Inc.
PO Box 1963
Tarpon Springs FL 34688-1963
727-937-7101 (Dolores Wilson)
Email: [email protected]
Congratulations and welcome to
GFWC Woman’s Club of Tarpon
Springs.
Like us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/WomansClubOfTarponSprings
New Members:
Sunshine
Amorello, Judy
937-4841
Birthday: 8/13 cell: 727-560-0035
2103 N Pointe Alexis Dr
Tarpon Springs FL 34689-2066
[email protected]
Carson, Susan K.
938-4993
Birthday: 9/28 cell: 727-580-9425
1114 S Florida Ave
Tarpon Springs FL 34689-2950
[email protected]
Chadwick, Josie
919-449-5519
Birthday: 2/13
731 Merlins Ct
Tarpon Springs FL 34689-2820
[email protected]
Changes/Corrections:
Coulson, Carol
cell: 727-403-8762
Obergfell, Jane
166 Lake Tarpon Dr
Philipson, Barbara
[email protected]
Please call Millie Brandl (934-4010), your Sunshine Chairperson, whenever you know of a
member that is ill, in the hospital, nursing a
family member, or has suffered a loss.
Your club wants to help.
WCTS Communications
NEWSLETTERS—You may choose to receive an email version of this newsletter, rather than a print copy. The email version is always in full color,
and is easily opened with the free Adobe Reader program. If you aren’t
already receiving your newsletter via email, but would like to, please email
the Club address to be added to the email list ([email protected]).
Choosing to receive the Lamplighter by email saves the Club printing and
postage costs. As an added bonus, you can forward it to interested friends!
E-MAIL—In between issues of the Lamplighter, the Club often sends out
‘breaking news’ to members who are on our email ‘Updates” list. If you
would like to receive these updates, please email the Club address to be
added to the distribution list. Your information will never be sold to third
parties.
“Catch the Wave”
Don’t forget to “Catch the Wave.” Sign up for the weekly Membership
Monday newsletter. Remember to go to the GFWC Florida website,
gfwcflorida.org/signupnews.html to sign up for the mailings.
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Instructions for reporting 2014 Volunteer Hours
Please submit your volunteer hours for January through April of this year. Instead of using the former blue
form, you can use the below form to describe what you did in a volunteer capacity for others and how much
time you spent on that activity each month.
You can fill out one of these forms for each month January through October of 2014 and then estimate your
volunteer time for November & December. The forms can be handed in at our monthly luncheon meetings or
mailed quarterly to WCTS Volunteer, PO Box 351, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688-0351.
To email your hours, you don’t have to use a form; simply list the activity and hours and send to
[email protected].
Priscilla Kowasic
GFWC Woman’s Club of Tarpon Springs, Florida Inc.
P O Box 1963
Tarpon Springs FL 34688-1963
Neila O’Neill, Editor