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Amy and GFWC BLOGWhat in the World is GFWC Gun Lake doing?
August 13 Pierce Creek Institute
We had a great meeting today. We discussed a lot of good things. September is going to be a busy meeting. The state parliamentarian is happy with the bylaws as written, and has requested we add a "table of contents" I will submit that at the October convention and see where it goes from there. Grand Rapids Home for Veterans is a state funded home for veterans. They have a listing of items that are needed for the "PX". The PX is called the Cozy Corner Cafe and is the equivalent of a "drug store" for getting personal items. These donations will be collected at the September meeting. Let me know if you would like a copy of the list, but especially needed are 5$ gift cards that let the resident get out into the community an do some of their own shopping. McDonalds and Target were suggested. The body wash, conditioner and shampoo in one bottle are handy if you can find it. Since they are full time residence they need full sized bottles, not the vacation sized bottles. The Community Warm Up program is providing afghans to the police for those in need. From Renzella: "The afghans received at the next meeting will be presented to the Wayland State Police Post instead of the Hastings Post. We donated to the Hastings Police Post last June.
Photographer Jeff Swainston (616 669-2700) from the Penasee Globe, and managing editor Mike Wyngarten, will also want the story. Reporters Russell Slater or Barb are willing to cover this event--"the Community Warm Up Program."
The article should include GFWC information about some of the activities the Gun Lake Area group are involved in, and a contact person (Amy?) to call for more details. The article should make a request for more afghans or yarn to donate (you can use my name and home number here).
The photographer, reporter and Wayland State Police will all need to know what time to meet at the golf course to fit into all their own schedules..
Any questions please call, 795-8817."
The Kids and Kindness newsletter example was passed out among the group. Several members had heard of the program but did not know what it offered. Habitat for Humanity publishes the newsletter and for $25 you can have it send it to one class of children. They each get their own copy to take home or read at school. Several members are sponsoring them for their grand children. Contact Marilyn Page for more information.
September meeting is the Sea Shanty Fashion Show . We have an energetic membership committee which have a fun day planned so bring a guest. Any guest that is a prospective member will receive a free lunch! ( and they said there was no such thing as a free lunch)
Cant forget the Home tour! If you have not signed up for a house yet, contact Marjory R. Tickets are 12$ per person and there are 6 spectacular homes September 28 from 1-5pm (see gunlakegfwc.com for more information)
Pat Kreple has generously volunteered to take up a collection for the Picnic/ cooler/ basket. She will be going and buying matching "picnic items" for the donation to Baycliff. Please reimburse her or bring something to include in the bag.
Joan Weick has generously agreed to meet our clubs requirements for SWD donations to the Baycliff "door prizes" Thank you Joan!
Premier jewelry was scheduled for the October meeting will be moved to November due to conflict with the seller’s schedule.
Operation Smile Speaker for October is being moved to May with the Purse auction, so the entire time can be spent with operation smile.
Today was the deadline for signing up for Turkeyville for Sept 22
Buy your Anniversary celebration Dinner tickets for October 16. Deadline is Sept 10 contact Joan w. with questions.
I am looking forward to going to the Great Lakes Regional Conference in South Bend, Indiana. Let me know if you can join me. It is Oct 10-12. It is adjacent to the University of Notre Dame. I will be working on Friday so I will not be able to leave until Friday evening.
The wild flower demonstration was interesting. Many of the flowers that I buy at the florist are related to the wild flowers that originate in Michigan.
Chef Richard prepared a delicious buffet chicken breast, salad, fresh green beans, red potatoes, corn relish. Yummy! He is having a soup and sauce cooking workshop on Sunday, Sept 7 from 3-5pm. I can’t go, but I highly recommend it.
Had a nice ride home with Ruth N. we discussed the newsletter and had a new idea! Can’t wait to try it out Amy
July 23 July 9, 2008What a great meeting!
I was nervous about the direction it would go, but I thought it went at a nice pace.
Lot of good information
Do not forget to VOTE Aug 5th! ( That happens to be the board meeting too!)
It was sad to hear that Linda Rough's Father in Law passed away since the meeting.
Please say a prayer for their family.
It is so nice to have Sande tell us how everyone is doing.
Pat Kreple told us all about her encounter with the puppies, they are not puppies any more!
Renzella is the one woman Community warm-up program person to go to. She brought in the
cutest blanket with puppies that was left at her door. We are proud of the work she does.
If you want to help with quilts 795-8817 or generenz@msn.com. She will arrange to pick up donations.
Joan told us more about the dinner for the 25th anniversary. She will be collecting the
30$ per person for dinner. It will be a nice evening out. Invitations will be sent out. Dinner money is due at the September meeting.
Avis White did an excellent presentation. It is great to be in a club that is part of doing such good for the community.
Our club gave her the speaking fee. She was very appreciative of all the support our club gives.
I have a cooler with lots of pockets that I am donating to the Girlstown auction as our BASKET.
I suppose it doesn't go with the theme of "antiques" but they should be able to raffle it.
Bring in items at the next couple of meeting to add to our 'cooler'/ basket. June 29 SWD Board Meeting June 25South Western District Board meeting was at Mulberry Garden Golf Course in Nashville Wednesday June 25.
It was wonderful to see GUN Lake's own become president. Sherry Wellman was there as the new Michigan President and
was talking excitedly about the upcoming 2 years!
Fran writes: Hi Club Presidents I was sorry to miss seeing some of you at the meeting last week. Here is some information you need.
I look forward to serving the next 2 years as your president. First thing on my agenda will be the August 26 Board meeting where planning for the SWD Annual Convention (in Three Rivers) will take place. The “call” will go out to you all in late July.
August 4, Saturday following our Convention, is the Girlstown Auction. It is being hosted by the Ladies Library Association of Kalamazoo (with the help of the SWD). Each club in the district is asked to submit 1. A basket for the auction AND 2. 1 Door prize 3. Both can be turned in at the District Convention
Each department/program/project chairman & club president will be receiving either a notebook or pocket portfolio with district information that will (hopefully) be helpful to them. That should be ready by the August Board meeting.
Dates to remember: July 22 - GFWC MI project - 75th Anniversary at Bay Cliff Health Camp August 2 - GFWC MI Advisory Board (everyone having a ‘job’ at the state level attends this one) in Mt. Pleasant August 26 - SWD Board meeting - location to be determined. October 2 - SWD Convention - Three Rivers (more information later) October 10-12 - GFWC Great Lakes Regional Conference - South Bend, IN
June 20 Sad NewsA neighbor and member died yesterday. Brenda Longjohn is no longer with us. This was expected but still sad.
Dear Lord, Thank you for giving us her life and love. Please bless her for eternity. In your most holy name, Amen June 19 June PicnicWhat an Awesome group. Everyone had a great time and there was plenty of great food.
Secret Pals were revealed and started again. Beautiful flowers were given to each of the creative members that created a table for the scholarship dinner.
There was even several door prizes.
A great time was had by all. It was a great kick off to a new club.
25th Anniversary arrangements at the Baypoint were announced.
Dinner 30$ per person. October 16. Mark your calendar
Thanks to all that made it happen!
Special thanks and prayers to Wayne and Marie Finkbeiner who graciously allow the use of their polebarn for the event. Happy 65 years to them
Blessing to all
Amy Book Club Micro Loan
We chose to support an entrepreneur with a micro loan representing the Book Club. This was in response to last month’s book, BANKER TO THE POOR. We chose a Cambodian woman in the grocery business with a $50.00 donation. Because that woman’s need was met a couple of hours before I got on line, I stayed with “Cambodian” and “Food Service” and donated in our name to Maisom Ly. She lives near Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She is 42, has 6 children, and needs $700 to buy a replacement motor and several new fishing nets for use in the Mekong. We have joined others including lenders from Germany, UK, Australia, and 5 from US (IN, CT, AL, NV and another MI). About half her loan is now met. She will have 16 months to repay and must give something back every month. You can see her picture and our own Book Club entry by going to KIVA. Then hit LEND and put her name in the search box. Then hit “MORE INFORMATION” next to her name. Scroll down for our name. In addition to those attending, Becky Sassaman, Marsha Hicks, and Ruth Newhouse joined in the donating. When the loan is paid off, we can re-lend it to another, donate it or withdraw it. I will track her progress and give an update at the next meeting. June 09 From AnnJust checking this out! Great idea! Do you have time to update the picnic information? Always a lot of questions about it, esp starting time and Marie's address. Good idea to put your work schedule in bet you'll get phone call thee tho. Gotta go! See you nexdt wee! (Oh, by ther way, I found a few more punch cups I will donate to your friend's collection, they match. I'll bring tem to the picnic, I hope. It will be a busy next two weeks, my aunt's memorial service is June 14 in Milford.) Ann June PicnicEveryone looks forward to the June Picnic. Time for many Thanks to every one who has worked hard this year to make everything go so well! Thank you to all the outgoing officers who gave it there all and are still here to tell about it. ( And their supportive families!) Good luck to the incoming officers and finding their way during the next administration. It is important to remember this is supposed to be FUN! Bring your secret pal gift, plates, forks spoons and drink! Bring a dish to pass ( And maybe a written recipe or too for those who will ask for it!) Thanks
Amy May 23 BOOK SALE TO SUPPORT LENDING LIBRARYStop by waters edge GFWC Gun Lake Lending Library to buy new reading material for your time next to the beach All the proceeds go to support the lending library! Memorial Day May 26 from 9am to 3pm! Scholarship DinnerWhat an Awesome evening! The scholarship winners were AMAZING! I feel sorry for the scholarship committee that had to choose from all the wonderful candidates! The dinner was wonderful. Plenty of delicious deserts and appetizers. The asparagus was delicious and the chicken was super, but not better than the company. Sherry out herself on the flower table and the Alice in Wonderland table was not to be missed! We have such a diverse group, it is amazing how creative they are! The silent auction went, well.....silently. I do know that Linda outbid my mother on a beautiful piece of jewlery, I'm sure she will forgive her.....eventually. The live auction is always the most fun. My husband was outbid on another beautiful piece of jewelry (DARN!), but he made me feel ten feet tall because he thought of me. He was able to win a golf package, and is looking forward to using it. I appreciate Ann's suggestion that the jewelry would look nice on me while I golfed, I'm sure it added a bid or two. The fish finder went to one of the scholarship recipients, by his resume, I do not know when he will have time to use it! Best to all Thanks to everyone in the club that made it happen ( and I think everybody did something!) It was a big event, and I appreciate everyone coming together to raise money for scholarships!
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