July/August 2013 Newsletter

WOMAN’S CLUB
of W I S C O N S I N
Where Women of Influence Gather
JULY / AUGUST 2013
Upcoming WCW Events
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Wednesday, July 3
WCW Fireworks Buffet
WCW will participate once again in the
5:00-8:00 p.m.
DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE
Sunday, September 22
Wednesday, July 10
Forest Home Cemetery Tour
10:00 a.m. depart WCW
Saturday, July 13
Member Birthday Night
2013 WOMEN IN SCIENCE
SERIES AT THE WCW
Bring your friends to dinner and your entree is on us!
Tuesday, July 16
Evening Program & Special Buffet
Historic Wisconsin Bars & Breweries
Presented by Jim Draeger, historian
The Medical College of Wisconsin invites WCW members and their guests
to attend two upcoming lunch presentations.
5:30 p.m. social / 6:00 p.m. buffet
6:45 p.m. program
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder:
Why Some Thrive and Some Fail
Thursday, June 27
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Friday, July 19
WCW Gourmet Dinner “Bastille Days”
6:00-8:30 p.m. cocktails & dinner
Tuesday, July 23
Swingin’ 60’s Summer Party & Buffet
Featuring Dan Dance on piano
5:30 p.m. social / 6:00 p.m. buffet
Wednesday, July 24
Trip to Lake Geneva - Black Point Estate
11:00 a.m. early lunch at WCW / 12:00 p.m. depart
Saturday, July 27
Garden Club Breakfast & Shorewood
Garden Tour
8:00 a.m. breakfast at WCW
Looking ahead to August.....
Thursday, August 8
Historic homes walking tour
9:30 a.m. / 12:30 lunch at WCW
Wednesday, August 14
What is NOT Covered in Your Homeowner’s Policy
11:30 a.m. social / 12:00 lunch
Saturday, August 17
Member Birthday Night
Saturday, August 24
Theatre trip to Spring Green, WI
Dr. Terri deRoon-Cassini will explain
how posttraumatic stress disorder develops, who is at risk, and what factors
decide who thrives and who suffers
after experiencing trauma.
Cardiovascular Disease:
The #1 Killer of Women is Just
a Heartbeat Away
Thursday, September 12
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Dr. Daisy Sahoo will present the latest
information about heart disease, which
is the number one cause of death for
women. Dr. Sahoo will explain how
your body controls its cholesterol levels
and describe new ways to better assess
your cardiovascular health.
For reservations contact Linda Hruska,
[email protected] or 414/955-5863.
Thank you to the
following WCW
members for their
support in The
Business Journal’s
2013 Women of
Influence campaign.
Kathleen Arenz
Carol Bessler
Joan Betts
Joan Bruce
Patricia Hoben Carter
Shelly Culea
Barbara Drake
Gloria Eckman
Jan Fritz
Anna Clair Gaspar
Constance Godfrey
Margarete Harvey
Donna Jordahl
Judy Jorgensen
Sherry Larson
Kitty Legant
Joan Lucke
Mary McCormick
Linda Mellowes
Marie O’Brien
Deborah Patel
Emily Penner
Betsy Prinz
Joan Robertson
Holly Ryan
Amy Schneider
Pam Stark
Valerie Stefanich
Geraldine Tschopp
Flip Weber
PRESIDENT’S MESSSAGE.... by Flip Weber
Shaping the Club’s “tomorrow on the strong foundation of the past”
Joining the Woman’s Club is one of my best life decisions. So as your leader, what can you expect
me to bring to the table?
Fortitude . . . Leadership . . . Impact . . . Promise
Fortitude – If you know me, you know I’m entranced by our foremothers; they were women of influence before that phrase became popular. They had the foresight to focus on the future and the fortitude to make tough decisions.
Leadership – Again, we have exceptional role models. When I committed to being a leader at the Woman’s Club, I thought about what I would bring to my role. I decided that I would:
• Be optimistic and open to new ideas
• Be assuring when others can’t see the future, and
• Be listening so I can meet members’ needs and increase their view of the value of the Club.
Impact – It’s all about influence and inspiration
• Be courageous and leave no stone unturned for a brighter future.
Promise – The power in our membership
• Those who see value are still here and enjoy those things that are meaningful to us. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t look for new ways to increase our value.
• We have bright, exceptional women in our Club and I’m sure that we’ll meet the future energized and inspired by our legacy of strength and vision.
We’ll all need to pull together to achieve our future goals. If I thought I was in this alone, I’d be frightened; but knowing I
have the support of the members is motivating to me.
My commitment to you will help to turn my promise of a job well done into measurable performance. I know I have big
shoes to fill but I hope to emulate those who went before me in leading the Club with courage, accepting my fiscal
responsibility and being accountable to our members.
This year’s goal will be all about Fiscal Responsibility. As a leader I think this is critical and all other goals fall under it.
Yes, even membership. But this isn’t a task that your leaders can achieve alone.
I ask that everyone hold up a mirror . . . What do you see? Hopefully you see yourself, or at least your fellow members.
You might be asking yourself, “How can fiscal responsibility possibly relate to me? What can I do to help the Club achieve
this goal?”
To me it’s being a responsible member and doing simple little things like:
• Calling to make a reservation at least several days ahead so that Valerie can plan for the appropriate staff. Having staff here “just in case” isn’t efficient, doesn’t help to control expenses, nor is it fiscally responsible.
• Bringing friends here for lunch and/or a program or two. That’s fiscally responsible.
• Holding an event at the Club. You all know we have rooms that hold small groups to, of course, our ballroom.
That’s fiscally responsible.
• Saying “yes” to serving on a committee. Bringing your expertise to help us move forward and add more value.
That’s fiscally responsible.
• Not asking staff to do what you can do yourself. That’s fiscally responsible.
• When using staff being mindful of their time . . . giving them plenty of notice before expecting them to help you or your committee. That’s fiscally responsible, and
• Asking friends (new and old), acquaintances, neighbors, and business colleagues to consider membership.
That’s the height of being fiscally responsible.
You get the picture . . . we can all look in the mirror and see the person who is going to help the Club survive and live out
our destiny. Now let’s all get to work.
AROUND THE CLUB
FROM THE MANAGER’S DESK ....by Valerie McDonald
RECIPROCAL CLUB NEWS
Dear WCW Members,
Summer is finally here, the time of year for outdoor parties. When planning your menu for your party, remember that the Club has a great selection of food and wine available for takeout. Call the Club office for more information on the items available. And don’t forget to order wines to compliment your menu. Choose from our large selection of summer wines that are not available in stores, sold only to private clubs and
restaurants. All food and beverage takeout purchases are credited to
your dining room minimum.
Be sure to make your reservations early for the Fireworks Buffet;
this event is always a sellout. Enjoy the delicious buffet featuring all of
your barbeque favorites while listening to the lively sounds of Michael
Drake. The Club parking lot and valet service are real conveniences
when going to see the fireworks.
See you at the Club,
Valerie
EMPLOYEE
SPOTLIGHT
Matt Halase
by Casey O’Brien
About five months ago, the
WCW acquired a new line
chef named Matt Halase.
Matt is responsible for
cooking breakfast and
lunch and creating both
the catch- and the soup-of-the-day.
Along with enjoying the people and atmosphere
at the Club, Matt is truly passionate about being a
chef. When he’s not cooking, he collects old
cookbooks. He is also a coin collector, an exercise
enthusiast, a husband, and a father. Matt enjoys
taking walks with his wife, Ann, and spending time
with his children, Adam and Rachel.
We are grateful for Matt’s hard-working, friendly
nature and appreciate having him as part of the
team.
Cercle Munster, located in Luxembourg,
has just been added to our reciprocal
club list! This club was founded less than
30 years ago but is very traditional in
terms of design and manner of operation.
Cercle Munster boasts multiple dining
rooms and bars, more than 2,000 bottles
on its wine list, and a beautiful
location on the Alzette River.
Located in the heart of Europe, this club
is a very beneficial addition to our international list. For more information, visit
their website at www.munster.lu or take
a look at their promotional materials,
located near the Club office in the
cabinet near the elevator.
BASTILLE DAYS GOURMET DINNER
The Gourmet Committee is bringing back July’s Bastille
Days Dinner for an encore.
Friday, July 19
5:30 p.m. Cocktails 6:00 p.m. Dinner
The evening features complimentary French wines,
gourmet food stations including made-to-order crepes,
chilled watercress and potato soup, skate wing, grilled skirt
steak, and French pastries.
Featured wines will be available for purchase.
Email [email protected] or call 414/276-5170 for reservations
Invite your friends to this festive night!
$50 per person plus tax and service
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
WCW GARDEN CLUB NEWS
by Shelly Culea
Garden Tea and Book Signing
Thursday, June 27
2:30 p.m. Tea
In case you haven’t yet signed up, the WCW Garden
Club will be hosting a Tea and Book Signing to honor
Garden Club member Joan Janssen. Joan will be
recognized by the Herb Society of America with the
national Award for Excellence in Horticulture for her
garden-related poetry.
After tea, Joan will give a talk and poetry reading.
$15 which includes Joan’s poetry book, “Under the Leaf.”
Home and Garden Tour
Tuesday, July 9
11:30 a.m. Social / 12:00 p.m. Lunch
Visit the beautiful home and gardens of horticulture
expert Stewart Dempsey.
Following lunch, a bus will take us to Mr. Dempsey’s
Milwaukee home. Bus departs the WCW at 1:00 p.m.
and returns at 3:00 p.m.
HISTORIC WISCONSIN BARS AND BREWERIES
Tuesday, July 16
Enjoy dinner with author James Draeger, an architectural
historian and Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer at
the Wisconsin Historical Society. From roadside architecture
to northwoods resorts, Mr. Draeger celebrates the importance of ordinary buildings to our daily lives through his
research, writing, and lectures. He has celebrated the history
and lore of Wisconsin taverns since his childhood.
5:30 p.m. Cocktails and samplings of 3 Wisconsin brews
6:00 p.m. Buffet dinner
Mr. Draeger will speak following dinner and will have his
book, A Toast to Historic Wisconsin Bars & Breweries, available
for sale and signing.
SWINGING ‘60s SUMMER PARTY
Tuesday, July 23
Travel back in time with the music of 1963 and popular local
Pianist Dan Dance!
Time to tease your hair and give it a flip!
Saturday, July 27
9:00 a.m. Breakfast at the WCW
5:30 p.m. Cocktails
6:00 p.m. Buffet dinner, including some ‘60s favorites
7:00 p.m. Dan will give a musically illustrated speech on
different jazz styles
Following breakfast, we car pool to local gardens and
walk the “Shorewood Garden Tour” together.
BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!!!
$40 inclusive
Shorewood Garden Tour
Rotary Botanical Gardens
Tuesday, August 13
Bus leaves the WCW at 9:30 a.m.
Travel to Janesville. Tour the magnificent “Rotary Botanical Gardens” and have lunch at “The Armory” restaurant which is on the Register of Historic Places. Next we
visit the five-story, 26-room, 1857 Italianate villa home:
“Lincoln Tallman House.” Abraham Lincoln was an
overnight guest in this historic mansion.
Scott Kelley, Gourmet Chef & Organic Farmer
Tuesday, September 10
11:30 a.m. Social / 12:00 p.m. Lunch
Following lunch, Chef Kelly’s program will explore the
latest food trends.
To make reservations, email [email protected] or call the
Club office at 414/276-5170.
Garden Club events are open to all WCW members and guests.
NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING TOUR
Thursday, August 8
9:30 a.m. walking starts
12:30 p.m. lunch at WCW
Don your walking shoes and discover the architecture and
history of the WCW neighborhood. We will visit five private
venues including the Miller House, home of Laura Chapman
Miller and her daughters Alice and Isabelle, each of whom
was an early member of our Club. Total walking distance is
less than one mile. Tour will take place rain or shine.
No charge for tour - lunch is a la carte.
MORE PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
WHAT IS NOT COVERED IN YOUR
HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE
POLICY?
THEATRE TRIP TO SPRING GREEN, WI
Join Dennis Kuhnke, owner of an independent
insurance agency in Shorewood, to find out!
Saturday, August 24
Wednesday, August 14
11:30 a.m. Social / 12:00 p.m. Lunch
Program will follow lunch. Bring your questions
and leave with enhanced knowledge concerning
windstorms, water damage, dogs, and household
help.
BEGINNING MAH JONGG
CLASSES
Winds! Bams! Dragons! Learn an ancient game
with a modern twist. Mah Jongg has been a
popular game in America since the 1920’s.
(Note: This is NOT merely matching tiles,
sometimes erroneously called Mah Jongg on
the internet.)
Combining both luck and skill, you will find
Mah Jongg to be a friendly, fun, and fascinating game for men and women of all ages.
Although this game of Chinese tiles is usually
played by four people, the play is individual
and partners are not needed. Groups of “Mahj”
friends play regularly for years - come and see
why so many people have enjoyed the game
for such a long time!
You too will be able to join in the fun after
these classes!
Six weeks, 1-1/2 hours per week, dates TBD
(day and/or evening classes by request)
Minimum number for class: 6
(friends and spouses welcome)
Class fee: $50 includes all classes and
materials
American Players Theatre ~ Dickens in America
Enjoy a 3:00 p.m. matinee at the American Players Theatre in
Spring Green at the 200-seat INDOOR theatre.
Witness APT core company member James Ridge magically
transform himself into the charming Charles Dickens. Adapted
from his own works and words, the witty colloquy is Charles
Dickens’ farewell to America.
12:00 p.m. Depart WCW with lunch and beverages on the bus
2:30 p.m. Arrive in Spring Green
Walk or take provided shuttle bus to theatre
2-1/2 hour performance, including a 15-minute intermission
8:00 p.m. (approximate) Return to WCW
Snacks and beverages included en route
Transportation in 21-person air-conditioned bus
Price dependent on number of participants:
10 People - $140 inclusive
15 People - $125 inclusive
20 People - $115 inclusive
Email [email protected]
or call 414/276-5170 to
make reservations.
Guests welcome!
ATTENTION ALL BRIDGE PLAYERS
Now is the time to sign up for the afternoon bridge marathon
which starts play in September.
Right now there is room for two more pairs.
Any member wishing to play may contact Claire Greene
or Lynne Harris or call the WCW office at 414/276-5170. We can
match you with a partner or you can invite another member.
Members willing to be substitutes are welcome too.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH NEWS
THANKS TO ALL CONTRIBUTORS! WE DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
The spring Outreach Committee Layette Drive was a great success. Many lovely handmade baby hats, sweaters, and blankets were donated. Numerous items, from baby bottles to onesies to books, were included. Two large bags of gifts were
taken to the Christ Child Society on Good Hope Road where they were enthusiastically received.
BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
AUGUST 13 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3
When you see those ads for school supplies on sale, please consider a purchase. We are contacting COA (Children’s Outing
Association) and the Dominican Woman’s Center to see how we can help children and families be better prepared as the
school season resumes. Notebooks (both college- and wide-ruled), pocket folders, three-ring binders, crayons, pencils, pens,
erasers, scotch tape, glue sticks, and kleenex would be much appreciated.
FALL COMMUNITY SERVICE WEEK
OCTOBER 5 THROUGH OCTOBER 11
Join us in October for the second annual All-Club Week of Service. Mark your calendars now! The planning is almost
complete, and it promises to be just as much fun and fulfilling as last year’s project. There are opportunities for everyone.
See the list below, call your friends, and plan to participate. This is our chance to put into action the Club’s mission of
dedication to the “support of and involvement in community service.”
Hunger Task Force: Saturday, October 5, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. We will fill food boxes for local seniors in need of
nutritious items to stretch their budgets.
Wehr Nature Center’s Cider Sunday: Sunday, October 6, from 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Join in the Center’s Autumn
Festival and assist adults and children in all things apple. Event will be held outdoors. Come for all or part of the day.
Children’s Hospital Child Protection Center Quilt Making Project: Tuesday, October 8, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
We will be making quilts for children brought into the Child Protection Unit. See the video at chw.org/display/PPF/
DocID/44076/router.asp. Come to the Club and lend a hand. No sewing or quilt-making experience needed! There will be
tasks for all. Stay for all or part of the day. If you have 100% cotton fabric you would like to donate, please contact Lydia
Cooley.
Habitat for Humanity: Wednesday, October 9. Promise we will not be building a house! No heavy lifting involved.
We will be doing a finishing project, i.e., painting, cleaning, or other small jobs. Details available as the date approaches.
Notre Dame Middle School: Thursday, October 10, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. TBD
Blood Drive: Friday, October 11. Come for breakfast and then drive to the Blood Center to donate. Blood is one of the most
precious things you can give. If you give regularly, please consider giving during our Week of Service. If we have 20 or more
confirmed volunteers, the Blood Center will send their mobile unit to the Club. Call the Club office to register 414/276-5170.
Meta House: Friday, October 11, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Meta House helps women struggling with drug and alcohol
addiction to reclaim their lives. We will be teaching a skill - perhaps a cooking class or a jewelry-making class. Join us to
give confidence and support to these young women.
2014 Foundation Day Luncheon – Mark Your Calendars!
The Foundation Day Luncheon will be held April 3, 2014. At this event the agencies
receive their grants and we can celebrate the impact the Woman’s Club Foundation
has on the community. You will want to be there!
WCW TRAVEL COMMITTEE NEWS...by Judy Keyes
TRAVEL COMMITTEE PLANS TRIPS FOR CLUB MEMBERS FOR 2014 AND 2015
A marvelous opportunity to travel on the Black Sea with award-winning Azamara Club Cruises is being offered now!
On August 20, 2014, we will begin a 12-night cruise, stopping in such interesting places as Istanbul , Amasra, and Trabzon
in Turkey; Batumi, Georgia; Sochi, Russia (the site of the next Winter Olympics); Novorossiysk, Russia; Yalta, Sevastopol,
and Odessa, Ukraine; Constanta, Romania; and Nessebar, Bulgaria.
Ten cabins with private verandas have been reserved for our members. This Azamara trip always sells out early. In order to
guarantee the price and choice of cabins, it is necessary to have a down payment in place by July 19.
(However, there is a generous cancellation policy in place.) Reservations and more information available through Kelley
McIntosh at East Town Travel. [email protected] or 414/276-3131)
The new Travel Committee of approximately 12 members has been enthusiastically planning two trips a year for the next
several years. In each of the next two years we will offer a trip to one interesting site within the United States and one
destination overseas.
From April 9 through 13 of 2014, we will visit Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico, on a trip planned specifically for WCW
members by Karen Bergenthal of East Town Travel. We will spend two nights each in Santa Fe and Taos visiting museums,
Native American sites, art galleries, and the home and studio of Georgia O’Keeffe.
Tulip Time in the Netherlands is the destination chosen for spring 2015 under the leadership of Pam Stark.
In fall of 2015 we will enjoy the Hudson River and a “peek” at New York City guided by the suggestions of Carol
Bessler. All trips taken by WCW members as a group will be sponsored by a licensed travel agency but designed by the travel
committee.
September 19 to 28, 2013, Club members are planning to visit the Tuscany region of Italy with a special behind-the-scenes
tour arranged by Karen Bergenthal of East Town Travel. Sign-up may still be taking place at this time; at the time of printing there are only a few spots left. (Kathy Arenz is our member in charge of this trip.)
Plan on joining one or all of our trips! We have a unique opportunity to enjoy the country and the world surrounded by
interesting fellow Club members. Spouses and family members are welcome as roommates; and if there is room after our
members have expressed interest, outside guests would be welcomed for a slight additional fee.
WCW DISCOVERS THE NATCHEZ TRACE
History came alive when eleven club members, friends, and two husbands traveled
the Natchez Trace from Jackson, Mississippi, to Natchez March 14-18 with our
tour guide Karen Bergenthal from Tours d’Art. Highlights of our visit to the capital
city of Jackson included a delightful encounter with two state representatives, one
from Biloxi and one from West Jackson, in the legislative chambers of the capitol
building and a visit to the home of novelist Eudora Welty.
Southern hospitality was at its peak in Natchez for the annual Spring Pilgrimage
when more than 30 antebellum homes, some still owned by the same families
for more than 180 years, were open to the public. Our time there only allowed
for touring 13 of the lovely mansions; but we were soon overwhelmed with fine
interiors, heritage china, silver, furniture, and family stories recounted in languid
Southern drawls by costumed guides.
And of course we all were proud to see “Welcome Woman’s Club of Wisconsin” as
we entered the historic Eola Hotel, our lodging while in Natchez. Our pathway to
history finally led us to the Vicksburg National Military Park where the information from our excellent guide was supplemented by WCW member Shelly Culea’s
story of her great-grandfather who fought for the Union at the battle of Vicksburg.
From the first “Hi, y’all” to the last “Y’all come back now, you hear?” we all had a
great time!
Kathleen Arenz chats with Katie Freiberger,
owner of Airlie plantation, on the Natchez
Trace tour.
FOUNDATION NEWS....NURTURING BRIGHT FUTURES
KNOW YOUR FOUNDATION by Faye Wetzel
I am very pleased to be serving as our Club’s Foundation Director.
As part of my learning curve, I perused a mountain of archives. I was surprised by the number of things I didn’t know
about the Club and the Foundation in particular. So, “Know Your Foundation” will be a member focus during my tenure.
The Foundation Committee is currently brainstorming about the major fundraiser event(s). We’ve decided to do something
other than a fashion show this year. If you have any ideas, I would love to hear them.
Also, if you have an interest in serving on the Foundation Committee and/or the Grant Allocation Committee, we are still
looking for A Few Good Women!
Feel free to contact me anytime at [email protected].
GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE!
DONOR NEWS
by Casey O’Brien
SPECIAL THANKS TO CLUB MEMBERS
The following donors contributed to the
Woman’s Club of Wisconsin Foundation.
On behalf of those whose lives will be
strengthened through these gifts we
offer heartfelt thanks. Donations
received April 1 through May 31, 2013.
Faye Wetzel
In Memory of...
Valerie Stefanich’s mother
Flip Weber
Peggy Ann’s stepfather, Bob Bastian
Peggy Ann
Patricia Wilmeth
Joan Janssen
Beverly Frizzel Magee
Kathleen Vogel
In Honor of...
Jan Fritz
Marla Eichmann
Marjorie Henderson
Flip Weber
Pamela Weghorst
Mary Ann Beaumont’s birthday
Carol De Lind
Jan Fritz
Judith Keyes
Flip Weber
Valerie McDonald’s birthday
Mary Ann Beaumont
Application forms for applying for a grant from the Woman’s Club
Foundation are available June 1 in the Club office. As a Club
member you are can sponsor a nonprofit organization or agency of your
choice. Pick up the application and drop it off at the agency or have one
emailed to them. They must fill it out completely and return it to the
Club office with all the required forms no later than Friday, September
13, by 5:00 p.m. The sponsor must sign the completed application.
Woman’s Club members may sponsor only one agency per fiscal year.
The maximum grant is $5,000, an increase this year.
JOIN THE GRANT ALLOCATION COMMITTEE
It is that time of year again, and the Grant Allocation Committee is
forming for the coming Club year. Last year with your help we were able
to give more than $40,000 to worthy agencies in the greater Milwaukee
area. This coming year, 2013 to 2014, we will begin meeting in October
to receive our grant folders and will have decision days in January, with
the celebration luncheon in April.
An orientation meeting will be held Tuesday, October 15, at 4:30 p.m.
for all new committee members and anyone who needs a refresher.
Returning members can pick up their grant folders at that time or during the following two weeks in the Club office. You must sign for your
chosen agency and have all folders picked up by October 29. Depending
on how many applications we receive, it is possible some committee
members will be responsible for more than one agency.
The October meeting is Tuesday, October 15, at 4:30 p.m.
Categories will be decided in advance of orientation, so you will know
when the decision day is for the agency you choose. After this meeting
you will arrange a site visit with your agency, prepare a report, and
present it in January.
The January decision days are:
Tuesday, January 14, at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, January 17, at 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 18, at 9:00 a.m.
After decisions are made by the committee the results are presented to
the Board of Directors for approval.
Members who are interested in being on the Foundation’s Grant Allocation
Committee can contact the Club office at 414/276-5170 or email Vicki Streich at
[email protected].
Congratulations to Mary McCormick,
a fellow WCW member and a 2013 Women of Influence Winner!
It’s only fitting that the tagline for the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, of which Mary
McCormick is executive director, is “Service above self.”
It’s just the type of leadership trait McCormick brings to the 100-year-old
organization, along with an ability to build community support and energize members
for various club activities and community projects.
“She brings a sense of awareness, savvy, and intelligence and the ability to mix all that
together as she leads the club,” said Rick White, current Rotary Club president and a
vice president at WE Energies, Milwaukee. “She’s great at pulling resources together.”
For McCormick, who has been executive director since 2002, many of her leadership
traits emerged during a long career with the former Firstar Bank, where she began in
1980 as a management trainee. After leaving the bank in 1999, she was a consultant
to nonprofits in areas of strategic planning, marketing, and board development before
being hired at the Rotary Club.
A native of Connecticut, she earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and government
from Georgetown University and a master’s degree in management from the J.L.
Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. It was at
Georgetown University that she met her husband, attorney Timothy Hawks. Today
they have four children ages 19 to 29 and one grandchild.
She admits she never attended a Rotary Club meeting prior to 2002 but was excited to
accept the newly created role of executive director. Prior to her appointment, it was an
administrator position.
Among her more recent accomplishments for the nearly 400-member club is providing
leadership of the Milwaukee Rotary Centennial Arboretum with local partners
including the Urban Ecology Center and the River Revitalization Foundation.
A $400,000 contribution from Rotary Club members served as a catalyst for the
$8 million-plus project, scheduled to open in September. The 40-acre arboretum will
extend from North Avenue to Locust Street along the Milwaukee River and will
include hiking trails, learning areas, and a wheelchair-accessible canoe launch.
It’s not just her Rotary Club position that keeps McCormick tied to the
community. She’s active with various groups, including serving on the boards of
Milwaukee Women Inc., Professional Dimensions, and St. Aemilian-Lakeside Inc.
The Woman’s Club is grateful to Enterforce, Inc. and the WCW members for their
contributions towards co-sponsoring the 2013 Women of Influence campaign.
We are energized with the awareness this sponsorship brings to the community!
We look forward to seeing the
following 2013 Women of
Influence winners at the WCW
when they use their one-year
honorary memberships!
We hope all the 2013 winners
activate their memberships
as well!
Margaret Callahan
Kathryn Dunn
Catherine Jacobson
Theresa Reagan
Donna Rongholt-Migan
Lori Stortz
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Marie O’Brien
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Mary Ann Beaumont
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WCW FIREWORKS BUFFET
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Be sure to make your reservations early for
the Fireworks Buffet; this event is always
a sellout. Enjoy the delicious buffet featuring all of your barbeque favorites while
listening to the lively sounds of Michael
Drake. The Club parking lot and valet
service are real conveniences when going to
see the fireworks.
Email [email protected] or call 414/276-5170
to make reservations
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VOLUNTEER VITAMINS:
“Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities.
Dreaming after all, is a form of planning.” ~ Gloria Steinem, American journalist and political activist
Bonnie Roemer’s granddaughter, Bella
- all pretty in
pink at WCW’s
Mother’s Day
Brunch.
July 2013
No A la Carte
Breakfast or Lunch
Open for
Breakfast & Lunch
No Dinner Service
Garden Club
11:30 a.m.
WCW
Fireworks
Buffet
Club Closed
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Forest Home
Cemetery Tour
10:00 a.m. depart WCW
Program Committee
Marketing Committee
11:30 a.m.
Mah Jongg Casual Play
1:00 p.m.
Private Event
6:00 p.m.
Member Birthday Night
10:00 a.m.
Foundation Committee
12:00 p.m.
Evening Program
Special Theme Buffet
Mah Jongg Casual Play
1:00 p.m.
Jim Draeger, historian
5:30 p.m. cocktails
6:00 p.m. buffet
6:45 p.m. program
WCW Gourmet Dinner
“Bastille Days”
6:00 - 8:30 p.m. cocktails & dinner
11:00 a.m. lunch at WCW
12:00 p.m. depart
Mah Jongg Casual Play
1:00 p.m.
Garden Club Breakfast
& Shorewood Garden Tour
8:00 a.m.
Swinging ‘60s
Summer Party
& Buffet Dinner
Dan Dance on Piano
5:30 p.m. cocktails
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Fireworks
Buffet
C l u b C l o s e d Wednesday, July 3
through August 7
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Featuring Michael Drake
August 2013
Save the Date
Tuesday, September 10
Back to the Club Night &
Special Buffet Dinner
Complimentary wine & hors d’oeuvres
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Club Closed
Operations Committee
Club Closed
Historic Walking Tour
11:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m. lunch at WCW
Club Closed
Investment Committee
10:30 a.m.
Finance Committee
11:30 a.m.
Luncheon Program
Garden Club
“What is NOT Covered
in your Homeowners Policy”
by Dennis Kuhnke
11:30 a.m. social
12:00 p.m. lunch
11:30 a.m.
Program Committee
Member Birthday Night
6:00 p.m.
Needlework Group
10:00 a.m.
Executive Board Meeting
11:30 a.m.
Foundation Committee
12:00 p.m.
Private Event
11:30 a.m.
by Sherman Alexie
Leader: Deb Koconis
Buffet Dinner
5:30-7:30 p.m.
“An Evening with
Charles Dickens”
Club Closed
WCW Board Meeting
“The Absolutely True Diary
of a Part-Time Indian”
Trip to
Spring Green
Community Outreach
Committee
11:45 a.m.
Club Table Hostess
Vicky Delgadillo