July / August 2014 Newsletter

WOMAN’S CLUB
of W I S C O N S I N
Where Women of Influence Gather
JULY / AUGUST 2014
Upcoming WCW Events
Wednesday, July 2
Martha Bolles Art Lecture Luncheon
The Middle Ages: Byzantine Art
11:00 a.m. lecture
lunch to follow
Thursday, July 3
WCW Fireworks Buffet
Live Entertainment by Michael Drake
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
WCW FIREWORKS BUFFET
Thursday, July 3
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Convenient parking, casual dress, top-notch seats for the fireworks, delicious
food, and live entertainment by Michael Drake.
$35 inclusive adults
$17 inclusive ages 4-12
under age 3 gratis
guests welcome
To make your reservation, email [email protected] or call 414/276-5170.
Wednesday, July 9
Martha Bolles Art Lecture Luncheon
The Middle Ages: Medieval Europe
11:00 a.m. lecture
lunch to follow
ANNUAL BASTILLE DAYS
Friday, July 11
WCW Gourmet Dinner “Bastille Days”
5:30 p.m. social
6:30 p.m. dinner
The dress will be casual and the music will be very French. It will be the first
sound you hear when you arrive!
Wednesday, July 16
Martha Bolles Art Lecture Luncheon
The Middle Ages: The Gothic Cathedral
11:00 a.m. lecture
lunch to follow
Saturday, July 19
Member Birthday Night
Wednesday, July 23
Birthday Luncheon for Baby George
11:30 a.m. social
12:00 p.m. luncheon
Friday, August 8
Wine & Cheese Tasting
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 20
Brunch & “Master Class” Matinee
10:00 a.m. brunch
class to follow
Saturday, August 30
Member Birthday Night
Friday, July 11
5:30 p.m. social
6:30 p.m. dinner
Chef Jan has planned a wonderful authentic French dinner derived from
the dishes he learned to make during his days in France. Dine buffet style
and delight in your favorite foods while conversing with other members and
observing wine service with Carl, the wine provider.
Early reservations are encouraged.
$65 per person plus service charge & tax
To make a reservation, email [email protected] or call 414/276-5170.
Menu
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres and Champagne
Niçoise Salad
THE MAIN FEATURES
Sole with Red Quinoa and Vegetables
Cassoulet au Canard - Baked White Beans and Duck
Frog Legs Provencal
Tarts with Pastry Crème and Fresh Fruit
Napoleons with Fresh Raspberries
Dinner Served with Selected French Wines
STATEMENTS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Would you like to receive your bill via email? The Club is now
offering e-statements. To contact the Club Office, email
[email protected] or call 414/276-5170.
PRESIDENT’S MESSSAGE... by Flip Weber
CHAT WITH THE PRESIDENT
CHALLENGE FOR THE FUTURE
For those of you who were here last year, you know that our overall goal was fiscal responsibility,
which won’t change this year. You’ve heard me earlier say that we were successful. But, where do we go
from here?
Based on the Nominating Committee report, you can see the challenge they had in looking for leaders
who have the abilities required and are willing to step up to the plate. Leaders are critical to the
Club’s survival. We can’t run the Club without them.
Today’s club leaders need to be change agents to ensure that our Club meets the challenges of the
changing social environment. To do that, it is imperative that we assess the environment to ensure that
our Club is relevant and not stuck in the past. It will be critical for our leaders to understand what the
data is telling us about the environment, and what the members and potential members are telling us.
All critical to longevity.
As change agents, our leaders will have to make tough decisions, face serious issues, and advocate for change. They will need
courage, persistence, perception, and facilitation skills to accomplish this . . . yes, sometimes under extreme pressure because
of opposing views. I’m asking everyone to be receptive to change. That takes trust on both our parts.
There should be no surprise that our second critical challenge is membership. Simply put, it
needs to increase, period.
Third, we have to be concerned about our finances. We’re in good shape today, but we have to find ways to assure that our
financial stability takes us into the future.
I will continue to be looking to shape the Club’s “tomorrow on the strong foundation of the past.” I’m still motivated. I’m
sure that we’ll meet the future energized and inspired by our legacy of strength and vision.
Nobody achieves success on their own, and I’m asking the Board members and the staff to stand by me as we begin our
planning process. We will need to continue to make tough but important decisions . . . hopefully in the best interest of our
current members, our future members, and the Club.
For me, the Club is about you, the member, and my relationships with you, the staff, and potential members. It’s inspirational
for me; it strengthens my confidence, and it creates an environment in which to grow our Club. This may include a new
direction for survival of the Woman’s Club.
So what can you the member do? You must:
• Support us with your continuing membership even in difficult times.
• Take advantage of the programs and activities the Club has to offer including our wonderful breakfasts,
lunches, and dinners.
• Use the Club to entertain, to hold weddings and large parties, and encourage your friends and colleagues to do the same.
• Continue to introduce your friends and colleagues to what we have to offer.
• Give of your time and talent to our community outreach activities and support our Foundation fundraising efforts.
• Embrace the changes as they are presented. We need to look at many different strategies . . . analyzing every aspect
of the Club in an effort to reposition the Woman’s Club of Wisconsin for the future.
My commitment to you remains strong. The shoes I fill have not gotten smaller, in fact, they have gotten bigger. I will
continue to emulate those who went before me in leading the Club with courage, accepting my fiscal responsibility and being
accountable to you, our members. I ask you to stand by my side.
We have challenges, but we belong to a Club with a history of meeting challenges and change. We have a Club and a tradition
to be proud of!
Stay tuned, because there will be more to come. Be prepared to participate, give your opinions, and stand ready to meet the
future in a new way.
The Woman’s Club is near and dear to my heart. It’s very special because of my association with each of you.
Thanks for your support.
OPERATIONS REPORT
by Carol Bessler, Director of Operations
It’s great to be passionate about something.
The Woman’s Club of Wisconsin has provided me with excellent dining in a gracious atmosphere and has educated me
in the arts, bridge, and gardening. Not only have I had the pleasure to enjoy all of this, but my husband has as well.
We have had the pleasure of meeting many new people. Traveling to many wonderful and interesting destinations has
been an added benefit.
The Club has been an extra joy in my life.
Being a part of this tremendous Club inspires me to do more. I found that challenge as the Operations Director of the
Board. My role is to assure that the Club maintains this beautiful venue. Sometime in early August, you’ll notice that
the first floor ladies rooms will have an updated look with new wallpaper, paint, and carpet.
The Committee is in the process of making long-range plans. We want to be prepared if other Angels step up and offer
help. We already know that some upholstered items need replacement as well as constant upkeep, some items simply
wear out, and art work needs attention. I’m sure that with a more discerning eye, the priority list will change and grow.
And, it’s not just the building and furnishings that fall under the Operations Committee purview. You may have noticed
that Angels stepped in to ensure that our office remodel vastly improved the work space for our staff. These Angels
also worked behind the scenes to bring much welcomed technology upgrades resulting in increased efficiency and
productivity.
As we move along in the planning process, we’ll share our findings with you. My hope is that you’ll share my passion
for the Club and it will become your passion too. I’m sure there are more Angels in our midst - maybe one of them is
You.
FINANCIAL REPORT
by Carole Montgomery, Director of Finance
Again this year we are pleased to report that we have no debt. The dues were not increased this year, staying the same
now for the past three years. The dining room minimum has not increased since 2008.
Our bank balances are in fine shape. We have a contingency fund for emergencies or business interruptions. The 2011
special assessment created a cash reserve so that we do not have cash flow problems during the activity cycles each
year. The capital improvement account rolled almost $30,000 into the new fiscal year, which allowed us to roll back the
amount that all members pay annually to the level it was in 2002.
In October of 2014, there will be a one-time assessment of $250. Because of the $100 reduction in our capital
improvement fund requirement, in actuality, this will represent only $150 in fees for the member.
One of the positives for the staff is that we got out of the 401(k) business. An alternative payroll withholding plan for
deposit to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) was set up to encourage saving for retirement. This was well received by
employees. While only three employees participated in the 401(k) plan, at least 20 employees are enrolled in the new IRA
plan. The benefit for employees is lower fees and a helpful advisor who is available for employee questions.
We turned a corner this year in terms of lower number and percentage of resignations and higher number of both new
members and previously resigned members coming back to us. With your enthusiastic recruitment of friends to share our
wonderful Club, we can continue this positive trend toward longer term financial stability.
Contact Treasurer, Carole Montgomery with comments or questions about our finances.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION
The WCW would like to extend its sincerest thanks to Bev
Dyble for her donation of beautiful linens. Many of the
treasures you see throughout the Club have been donated by
members. We graciously accept and appreciate donations of
this kind.
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
Welcome back to former member Linda Haise. It is
so good to have you back at the Club again. We are
thrilled to welcome new members Marcia Tremaine
proposed by Janet Tallberg, Greta Kassam proposed
by Cynthia Stoll, and Rhonda Downey proposed by
Geralyn Cannon and Pam Shovers. We look forward
to seeing you around the Club!
FROM THE MANAGER’S DESK
by Valerie McDonald
Dear WCW Members,
Summer is finally here, the time of
year for garden tea parties, barbeques,
and pool parties. Let the WCW staff
assist you in planning a menu for
your outdoor parties. The Club has
a great selection of premier food
and wines available for take-out. The
Club has a full list of great summer
wines to complement your menu;
the wines are not available in stores,
sold only to private clubs and fine restaurants. All food and
beverage take-out purchases are credited to your dining room
minimum.
Call the Club office for complete menu options available.
Be sure to make your reservations early for the Thursday,
July 3, Fireworks Buffet; this is always a sellout and a great
family event. Enjoy the delicious buffet served from
5:00 – 8:00 p.m., featuring all of your barbeque favorites,
while listening to the lively sounds of Michael Drake. The
Club parking lot and valet service provide a real convenience
when going to see the fireworks.
Plan to attend the Bastille Dinner on Friday, July 11,
featuring a casual night of great French country foods paired
with delicious French wines. Guests are welcome.
Just a reminder: the Club allows casual attire for the summer
season through Labor Day.
See you at the Club.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Valerie
by Casey O’Brien
Coming upon her one-year
anniversary as an employee of the
Club, server Kaylisha Thomas has
felt the time fly. She has made
friends with her co-workers and
enjoys getting to know a Club full
of “regulars.” Kaylisha works
mainly breakfast and lunch shifts,
complementing our hardworking
daytime staff.
Kaylisha’s time away from the Club is never dull. She
has a 20-month-old son named Kaeden, who keeps her
busy and happy. When she gets time alone, she enjoys
reading and African hair braiding. Kaylisha also loves
to sing and does so often. We are lucky to have Kaylisha
on our team, and her smile tells us that she feels the
same.
Member
Birthday Nights
July & August Birthdays
Saturday, July 19
Saturday, August 30
Bring your friends and family to dinner in celebration
of your birthday! Birthday dessert & champagne for all
are complimentary!
COMMUNITY OUTREACH...Week of Service
OCTOBER WEEK OF SERVICE 2014 ~ JOINING HANDS SUPPORTING OTHERS
by Joan Bruce, Linda Cooley, Betsy Prinz, and Mary Wehrle Schnell
Reach out with fellow Club members and provide support to eight area nonprofit organizations. From Wednesday,
October 1, to Wednesday, October 8, members can volunteer their time and talent to help these agencies deliver muchneeded services. Gather your friends, sign up together, or come to meet new members and make a difference in Milwaukee.
See the chart below for times, dates, and agencies. To sign up for volunteering, email [email protected] or call 414/276-5170.
Contact Joan Bruce if you have any questions.
North Point Lighthouse
Comfort Quilts for Children
Thursday, October 2
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friday, October 3
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
North Point Lighthouse, located in Lake Park, was
added to the National Register of Historic Places in
1984. Extensive restoration to the buildings and
grounds was completed in the late 2000’s. It is now
open for tours on Saturdays and Sundays.
Learn about native plants and join Master Gardeners
as they complete their fall gardening tasks. Tools will
be provided or bring your own.
We are grateful to those members who have so
generously shared their time and energies in support
of the quilting project for Child Protection Services.
We have wrapped many a small child with comfort
through our efforts this past year. We will take a
break from sewing over the summer months but will
continue the project later. A fabric cutting session
for this will be held on Thursday, September 18. Look
for more information to follow. Questions may be
addressed to Lydia Cooley.
Meta House
The Joy House
Saturday, October 4
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Monday, October 6
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Meta House, located at Weil and Clarke Streets,
offers substance abuse treatment to help women
reclaim their lives from the effects of drugs or alcohol.
Founded in 1963, it is nationally recognized for its
valuable programming.
In the Joy House of the Milwaukee Rescue Mission,
women and children who are homeless, hungry, or
poor are compassionately served with safe shelter,
nutritious meals, and life-changing help. Our
volunteer assistance on October 6 will either be in the
nursery or sorting clothing. The Joy House is located
at 839 N. 19th Street.
We will provide a Saturday morning recreational
activity. Our project involves creating note cards thru
“spin art.” No experience necessary. A suitable craft
project will be available for any toddlers present.
Centerpiece Creation
Next Door Foundation
Tuesday, October 7
Tuesday, October 7
Club members are invited to join the Garden Club on
October 7 in making simple floral arrangements to be
donated to nursing homes or a women’s shelter. We
would appreciate the donation of small bud vases or
glassware suitable for arrangements. We will collect
these in September. Floral donations of fresh or silk
flowers would also be welcome.
A heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers who
participated in the Read With Me program at Next
Door on Wednesday, April 30. We received a lovely
note of appreciation from Pam, the librarian. As
you can see from the photo, there were big smiles
all around! Mark your calendars for our return on
Tuesday, October 7.
Members volunteer at Next Door Foundation
FOUNDATION NEWS....NURTURING BRIGHT FUTURES
by Faye Wetzel, Foundation Director
For a private club to have a Foundation is not usual... in fact it is unique.
If the Internet is to be believed, there are less than ten private clubs in the country with foundations.
The purpose of the Foundation is mission centric. The purpose of the Foundation includes support of philanthropic,
cultural, and educational activities and enduring commitment to community service.
These are the exact tenets as put forth by the women who founded the Woman’s Club in 1876.
The Foundation raises funds throughout the year, usually with one or two important events and some smaller side
attractions.
In addition, the Foundation receives additional funds from:
• Outside donation sources
• Investment of its assets
In 2013, we surpassed the million dollar mark in fund assets!
Every year the Foundation disperses tens of thousands of dollars of grant monies to worthy community organizations after
a rigorous grant request and allocation process. In 2014, over $46,000 in grants was awarded to 24 nonprofit agencies.
Many of us refer to our Annual Spring Luncheon as the Club’s Finest Hour, as that is when the grants are disbursed.
Last, but not least, the maintenance of the Sculpture and the Sculpture Garden also falls under the purview of the
Foundation.
So, important to know and remember:
• The Foundation is a separate entity from the Woman’s Club
• The Foundation is mission centric, especially in its philanthropic endeavors
As the Foundation Director, I am always available to answer your questions and accept your contributions.
DONOR NEWS
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, 2014, through May 31, 2014
Donations
Bill & Nancy Carpenter
Claire Greene
Linda Klimowicz
In Honor of
Audrey Keyes’ Birthday
Marjorie Henderson
Flip Weber
Joan Betts
Marian Yoder’s Birthday
“Ladies of the Club”
In Memory of
George Adlam, brother-in-law of Becky Adlam
Mary Ann Beaumont
Gail Sykora
Flip Weber
Barbara Wiley
Kathleen Arenz
Barbara Drake
Donna Jordahl
The Martha Mitchell Society was established
to recognize members whose lifetime record of
contributions to the Endowment Fund exceeds
$5,000. This includes gifts of stocks, cash gifts, and
memorials and the receipt of appropriate documents
detailing the Planned Giving arrangements where
the Endowment Fund is the beneficiary. A plaque
has been placed in the entrance of the Club listing
each member who achieved this recognition.
Recent contributions to the Foundation have
introduced Claire Greene to the Martha Mitchell
Society’s “Circle of Gems” at the Pearl Level.
This year we introduced our Circle of Gems which
acknowledges additional levels of giving; a token
gemstone will be awarded as each level is achieved:
$5,000 Amethyst Level
$10,000 Pearl Level
$15,000 Opal Level
$20,000 Sapphire Level
$25,000 Peridot Level
$30,000 Ruby Level
$35,000 Garnet Level
$40,000 Emerald Level
$45,000 Amber Level
$50,000 Diamond Level
GRANT ALLOCATION NEWS
by Joan Bruce
Grant Applications Now Available
Application forms for applying for a grant from the Woman’s Club Foundation are now available in the Club office. As a
Club member you 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 it. It must be filled out completely and returned to the Club office with all the required
forms no later than Friday, September 12, at 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.
Join the Grant Allocation Committee
The Grant Allocation Committee is forming for the 2014-2015 Club year. Join us in this important project of the Woman’s
Club Foundation. Last year, with your help, we were able to give over $46,000 to worthy agencies in the greater Milwaukee
area.
We have an orientation meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, at 4:30 p.m. This orientation is for all new committee
members as well as for anyone needing a refresher. Grant application folders will be distributed at the orientation meeting
or can be picked up in the Club office anytime following this meeting. All folders must be picked up by Friday, October 31.
Depending on the number of grant requests, you may be asked to review more than one agency.
Decision days are scheduled for January. Each agency will be assigned to a decision day in January so you can plan
accordingly. Decision days are Saturday, January 10; Tuesday, January 13; and Thursday, January 15. All meetings will start
at 9:00 a.m.
Each day, the committee members present will decide which agencies to fund and at what level. The results will then be
presented to the Foundation Board of Directors for approval. Grants will be distributed at the Foundation Luncheon on
Thursday, March 12, 2015.
Members who are interested in being on the Foundation’s Grant Allocation Committee can contact the Club office at
414/276-5170 or contact Joan Bruce.
TRAVEL NEWS
by Judy Keyes
Tulips and Windmills - 2015
The next Woman’s Club trip
is to Northern Europe: Tulips
and Windmills, a river cruise
with the Uniworld line from
Antwerp to Amsterdam,
Wednesday, April 8, to
Saturday, April 18, 2015. Ten
members have signed up
already, and there is room for
YOU to join them.
This trip will be planned and
Woman’s Club members on the last day of their April, 2014 trip to Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico
led by Karen Bergenthal of
East Town Travel. We have enjoyed the special events Karen adds to a standard itinerary many times in the past. What a
wonderful opportunity to see these cities with fellow travelers from the Woman’s Club. Brochures are available in the Club
office.
Other Travel News
Due to the political uncertainty in the Black Sea area, the eight travelers who were planning to cruise ports in Bulgaria,
Romania, the Crimea, Ukraine, Russia, and Turkey have decided not to go at this time. Perhaps in the future when things
settle down we can try again!
Plans are being made for a short trip to the Hudson River area during the fall leaf season in 2015. The year after that? Who
knows what the Travel Committee will have in store for us? Rest assured there will be another fun and interesting trip on
the horizon.
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
ART HISTORY LECTURE SERIES
by Martha Bolles
The Middle Ages
11:00 a.m. Lecture
12:00 p.m. Lunch
Continuing our lecture series on the history of Western art,
we will move on to discover that the Dark Ages weren’t so
dark after all. In this three-week series, we will trace the
development of Europe from 300 to 1400 AD as Roman
culture spread both east and west, producing a wide variety
of art and architecture.
Wednesday, July 2 - Byzantine Art
Originally the capital of the Roman Empire
in the East, Byzantium remained, for a
thousand years after the fall of Rome, a
center of religion and learning and the
site of many buildings and artifacts of
legendary wealth and beauty.
Wednesday, July 9 - Medieval Europe
This is the era of the castle, the feudal
system, the establishment of monasteries,
the Crusades, and finally, the founding
of cities and universities. It left for us
buildings, sculpture, manuscripts, and
precious objects.
Wednesday, July 16 - The Gothic
Cathedral
We will examine the very complex
structure of the awe-inspiring High
Gothic cathedral, both its symbolism
and the technology required to build the
soaring structure, the beautiful stainedglass windows, and the distinctive flying
buttresses.
$5 lecture
$15 lunch
guests welcome
To make your reservations, email [email protected] or
call 414/276-5170.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
WCW will participate once again in
Doors Open Milwaukee
Sunday, September 21
BACK TO THE CLUB
Tuesday, September 9
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Learn about different activities at the Club like book
groups, antiques, gardening, and more.
CLASSICS BOOK GROUP
by Deb Patel
The summer of 2014 is the perfect time to travel by book to
the heat of Africa and the German Front.
Ann Hirst leads our Thursday,
July 17, discussion of Joseph Conrad’s
Heart of Darkness (1899). This classic
short novel tells the tale of an ivory
transporter heading down the Congo
River in Central Africa. The story
is in part based on Conrad’s own
experiences in Africa.
On Thursday, August 21, we observe
the 100th anniversary of the start
of the Great War by reading the
English translation of Im Westen nichts
Neues (“Nothing New in the West”).
The riverboat Roi des Belges
(“King of the Belgians”) -Kathleen Arenz leads the discussion
the Belgian riverboat Conrad
of this famed 1929 novel by Erich
commanded on the upper
Maria Remarque, a German veteran of
Congo in 1890.
World War I. Remarque’s wartime tale
describes the German soldiers’ extreme physical and mental
stress during the war and the detachment from civilian life
felt by many of these soldiers upon returning home from the
front. We will read the classic English translation (1929) by
Arthur Wesley Wheen, who gave us the English title All Quiet
on the Western Front.
All Club members are invited to join us for good food and
lively discussion! To make a reservation, email
[email protected] or call 414/276-5170.
CELEBRATE BABY GEORGE’S FIRST
BIRTHDAY!
Wednesday, July 23
11:30 a.m. social
12:00 p.m. lunch
We enjoyed wearing marvelous hats at lunch on his parents’
wedding day; let’s wear splendid hats again to a birthday
party in his honor.
Who’s Baby George? Why, His Royal Highness Prince George
Alexander Louis of Cambridge, of course.
Prince George has everything he could ever want, so please
bring layette items to be donated to babies at Meta House.
And just for fun, bring a picture of yourself around age 1.
For $1 per try we will guess the identity of the pictures, with
all proceeds going to the Meta House.
$30 inclusive
To make a reservation, email [email protected] or
call 414/276-5170.
MASTER CLASS
Theatre Outing to Milwaukee
Chamber Theatre
by Deb Patel
Wednesday, August 20, at 10:00 am
An aging and temperamental diva with a colorful past
+ young ingénues seeking
approval = great theatre.
As larger-than-life personality
Maria Callas teaches a master
class for young opera singers,
we learn the secrets of her
own remarkable life. First
produced by Milwaukee
Chamber Theatre in 1999,
“Master Class” was one of its
biggest hits. It makes a special return this year as MCT
celebrates 40 years of fabulous live theatre. Whether you
have seen Terrence McNally’s Tony Award winning play
before or have only heard about it, you will want to be
with your Woman’s Club friends to witness this singular
event.
ATTENTION BRIDGERS
by Claire Greene
If you have not already done so, please sign up for the
Ladies’ Daytime Marathon as soon as possible. New players
welcome! Contact Claire Green or Lynne Harris.
WCW BRIDGE BYTES
by Marla Eichmann
Fall is just around the corner, and now is the time to sign up
for the Evening Bridge Marathon. We will play the first Friday
evening, starting September 5. The rules are flexible, allowing
participants to play their games before the May Awards
Dinner. Therefore, everyone can be part of this group even if
you are away for the winter! The cost of the Marathon is $25
a pair – consisting of a member and a spouse or a friend. Call
the office by August 16 to be a part of this fun group. This is a
great way to get to know your fellow WCW members.
To make your reservations, email [email protected] or
call 414/276-5170.
We meet at the Club for brunch at 10:00 a.m. and will
shuttle to the theatre at 11:30 a.m., arriving in time for
Talk Theatre at noon. This pre-show behind-the-scenes
introduction by the play’s directors will get us warmed up
for a play about opera, art, aging, and life. Showtime is
1:00 pm, and the shuttle returns us to the Club after the
play’s close, avoiding Third Ward parking and possible
parking tickets!
$53 (all inclusive - theatre ticket, brunch, and
transportation)
guests welcome
To make a reservation, email [email protected] or
call 414/276-5170. Any questions, contact Program
Committee member Deborah Patel.
SAVE THE DATE!
Quarterly Thursday Evening program with
Rob Henken, President of the Public Policy Forum
Thursday, October 16
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. theater menu
7:15 p.m. program
“The Show Must Go On?”
The Public Policy Forum recently pulled back the curtain,
exploring dedicated funding possibilities for Milwaukee’s
cultural and entertainment assets.
Rob Henken, President of the Public Policy Forum, will
provide a status report on this important work.
guests welcome
To make a reservation, email [email protected] or call
414/276-5170.
The Florence Eiseman Company
Wednesday, September 24
11:30 a.m. social
12:00 p.m. lunch / speaker to follow
How a Milwaukee woman created a company that
clothes royalty, heads of states, and our grandchildren.
CEO Frank Botto will present the history and anecdotes
of the Florence Eiseman Company.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, the Florence Eiseman
Company manufactures iconic children’s clothing
in the finest of fabrics, designed specifically for their
rounded, waistless figures. So lovely are these creations,
they are given as gifts from the White House to heads
of states across the globe. Florence Eiseman’s legacy
of quality control and good working conditions for her
employees continues on into the 21st century.
$30 inclusive
guests welcome
To make a reservation, email [email protected] or
call 414/276-5170.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Upcoming Gourmet Dining Dates:
Marie O’Brien
Friday, November 7, 2014 - Fall Festival of Foods
Saturday, February 14, 2015 - Valentine’s Day Dinner
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ATTENTION:
For the next issue of the newsletter, we have a NEW
EDITOR! A big thank you to Marie O’Brien (and
Sue Boule) for serving as our excellent editors this
past year. Kathleen Arenz has graciously accepted the
role beginning with our next issue. Send your newsletter
articles to her by Friday, August 1, before 5:00 p.m. at her
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Woman’s Club
of Wisconsin
Where Women
of Influence Gather
813 E. Kilbourn Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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VOLUNTEER VITAMINS:
“Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of
yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.”
Golda Meir
July 2014
Sunday
1
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
No Breakfast Service
2
A la Carte Lunch
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
A la Carte Lunch
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
8
Yoga Class
9:30 a.m.
Marketing Committee
Meeting
4:00 p.m.
7
9
Martha Bolles
Art Lecture Luncheon
Medieval Europe
11:00 a.m. lecture
12:00 p.m. lunch
Yoga Class
9:30 a.m.
Needlework
10:00 a.m.
14
Foundation Committee
Meeting
12:00 p.m.
16
In Stitches
10:00 a.m.
Martha Bolles
Art Lecture Luncheon
The Gothic Cathedral
11:00 a.m. lecture
12:00 p.m. lunch
5
Club Closed
WCW
Fireworks
Buffet
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
10
11
17 It’s Just Breakfast
WCW Gourmet Dinner
“Bastille Days”
French Theme Dinner
5:30 p.m. social
6:30 p.m. dinner
No A la Carte
Dinner
18
Duplicate Bridge
10:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Classics Book Group
12:30 p.m.
Executive Board
Meeting
11:30 a.m.
A la Carte Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
21
22
Yoga Class
9:30 a.m.
WCW Board Meeting
11:30 a.m.
20
A la Carte Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
23
Birthday Luncheon for
His Royal Highness,
Baby George
11:30 a.m. social
12:00 p.m. luncheon
Club Closed
July 28 - August 6
28
24
25
Membership Committee
Meeting
11:30 a.m.
Dining Hours
A la Carte Breakfast
A la Carte Lunch
Tuesday - Saturday
Tuesday - Saturday
7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
A la Carte Dinner
Tuesday
Friday & Saturday
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
To make a reservation, email [email protected]
or call 414/276-5170
A la Carte Lunch
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
A la Carte Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
19
A la Carte Breakfast
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
A la Carte Lunch
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
A la Carte Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Member Birthday Night
26
A la Carte Breakfast
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
A la Carte Lunch
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Garden Club
11:30 a.m.
A la Carte Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
27
12
A la Carte Breakfast
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Program Committee
Meeting
6:00 p.m.
15
4
Club opens at 5:00 p.m.
A la Carte Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
13
Saturday
Friday
No Breakfast or Lunch
Service
Martha Bolles
Art Lecture Luncheon
Byzantine Art
11:00 a.m. lecture
12:00 p.m. lunch
No Dinner Service
6
3
No Breakfast Service
Yoga Class
9:30 a.m.
Thursday
A la Carte Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
A la Carte Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
WCW Fireworks Buffet
Thursday, July 3
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Casual Dress with live entertainment by
Michael Drake.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket to reserve your spot!
Join us for family fun!
August 2014
Sunday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
A la Carte Breakfast
Tuesday - Saturday
7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
2
1
Dining Hours
Saturday
Friday
Thursday
A la Carte Lunch
Tuesday - Saturday
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Club Closed
A la Carte Dinner
Tuesday
Friday & Saturday
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
To make a reservation, email [email protected] or
call 414/276-5170
3
6
5
7
It’s Just Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Club Closed
4
9
8
A la Carte Breakfast
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
In Stitches
10:00 a.m.
Community Outreach
Committee Meeting
11:45 a.m.
10 12
11
Yoga Class
9:30 a.m.
Investment Committee
Meeting
10:30 a.m.
Finance Committee
Meeting
11:40 a.m.
Marketing Committee
Meeting
4:00 p.m.
Program Committee
Meeting
6:00 p.m.
13
14
Yoga Class
9:30 a.m.
Needlework
10:00 a.m.
18
Foundation Committee
Meeting
12:00 p.m.
25
A la Carte Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
16
Club Closed
During Evening
Private Event
20
In Stitches
10:00 a.m.
21
Brunch
10:00 a.m. followed by
“Master Class”
Matinee
It’s Just Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
22
23
Executive Board
Meeting
11:30 a.m.
Classics Book Group
12:30 p.m.
A la Carte Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
28
A la Carte Breakfast
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
A la Carte Lunch
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
29
A la Carte Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
30
Membership Committee
Meeting
11:30 a.m.
A la Carte Breakfast
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WCW Board Meeting
11:30 a.m.
Buffet Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
A la Carte Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
No Dinner Service
A la Carte Lunch
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Evening Book Group
5:30 p.m.
31
A la Carte Breakfast
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
A la Carte Lunch
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
27
Yoga Class
9:30 a.m.
A la Carte Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Duplicate Bridge
10:00 a.m.
A la Carte Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
24 26
A la Carte Lunch
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
15
A la Carte Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
17 19
Wine & Cheese
Tasting
6:00 p.m.
A la Carte Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
A la Carte Dinner
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Member Birthday Night