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The Crier Topics of Importance to the Severn Town Club Community

JANUARY 2020 THE SEVERN TOWN CLUB, INC.

From the President Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that we’re 1/5th of

the way through the 21st Century- remember when 2000

started and everyone was wondering if the computers

could make the transition. Well, they did, and we did as well, and as the

saying goes, “Life moves on.” So, let’s keep moving and have a

wonderful and productive year!

However, just a brief look back at our Holiday Party. What a festive way

to end up in 2019 and celebrate the holiday season! Tom and Mary Milan

made everything so inviting, the conversation was lively, and the array of

delicious foods was outstanding! Thanks to the hospitality committee

and everyone who contributed. Be sure to look at the great photos.

The Spotlight this month is on Mary Milan. One great lady and always

ready to step up and contribute to the club in so many ways; as a Board

officer and on various committees.

We had our yearly Soup and Salad luncheon on Thurs.,

Jan 16 at Phyllis Peters house. We feasted on delicious

soups and salads and heard the Holly Ball financial

results and the distribution of funds that had been

determined by our Finance committee. After some

discussion, the membership voted to approve the allocation of funds.

Also, we had Christmas in January at the luncheon. Members brought

items for the Weinberg Residence, the Domestic Women’s Abuse

Shelter. Just for fun, we had our book exchange- bring a book and

exchange it for a new one. One member asked me if she could bring lots

of books- I suggested that she keep those for our April “Books for

B.I.G.” drive.

Mark your calendars for Feb 18th!! This is the date of the state GFWC

meeting hosted by the Chesapeake Dist. It’s being held locally at the

Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Let’s give STC member and Chesapeake

District President Janet Morgan a big show of support and turn out for

this meeting! Description and sign up information are in the newsletter.

Severn Town Club, Inc.

Member of the General

Federation of Women’s Clubs “Seeking to Serve”

Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs

Severntownclub.org

BOARD MEMBERS

President – Sheryn Blocher:

sherynblocher@verizon.net

1st Vice President – Debbie Mayer:

debbiemayer1@verizon.net 2nd Vice President –

Jan Stewart:

jfayestewart@msn.com

Treasurer – Bonnie Mulieri:

bmulieri@aol.com

Recording Secretaries – Brenda Biles:

brenda.biles@gmail.com Viki Liscinsky:

clearspace15@gmail.com Paula Bartlett:

pbartlett@cooperkirk.com Corresponding Secretary –

Mary Milan:

mmilan@ix.netcom.com

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It’s only January, but we’re looking to the start of a new STC term in

June. We need a “few good women” to step up to the roles of President,

1st and 2nd V. Pres., Treas., Corresponding and Recording Secretaries.

This club is only as good as the active participation of its members, so

please, volunteer, or if the nominating committee comes calling- say

Yes!

2020 is looking good so far. At STC, we’re definitely lookin’ good and

movin’ on!

Warmly,

Sheryn

Finance Committee Report Sharon Boettinger

The committee met on Jan 2 to review grant applications. Selections for

awards were made and presented to the Board on Jan 6. The membership

voted on approval of the grants on Jan 16 at the Soup and Salad

luncheon.

Proceeds to be distributed $25,443

Initial distribution:

Youth Art $500

HOBY $500

YWCA $2000

Total $3000

75% x $22,443 = $16,832 to CASA

Remaining $5,611 to grant applicants

16 grant requests were received. The committee examined and used

criteria from the grant protocol: Focus on local charities; consideration

of specific requests of the grant; review grants and funds sent to charities

in previous years. 10 grant applications were eliminated.

Grants awarded:

Anne Arundel Conflict Resolution – Public Affairs - $1000

Center of Help – Arts/International -- $1000

Charting Careers – Education - $1000

Seeds for Success – Education - $1000

Hope for All – Home/Life - $1000

Boys and Girls Club - Home/Life - $611

Finance Committee:

Sharon Boettinger, Chairperson

Sherry Esenwein

Debbie Mayer

Bonnie Mulieri

Jan Stewart

UPCOMING DATES

Board of Directors Meeting Thurs, Feb 6th 2:30 pm Sheryn Blocher’s home February General Meeting Thurs, Feb 20th 6:30 pm

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Spotlight: Mary Milan Sheryn Blocher

This month features another Maryland native. Mary

grew up in the Baltimore area, attended American

Univ. and then worked as a secretary to a Division Manager at

Westinghouse.

Mary and Tom have two children. She was a Chapter President of the

Child Study Association of MD. Being a stay at home mom Mary

engaged in many activities with the children when they lived in

Richmond, VA. She was also an avid tennis player and played

competitively in VA.

Mary was on the Board of the Medical

College of VA, Commonwealth

University Hospital Hospitality House

that raised $200K to renovate a house to

be used by the patients’ families. This

program, now called “Doorways” has

expanded to 115 rooms, and Mary is very

proud to have been a part of the original

team that has now housed over 175K

family members.

Mary actively worked on committees at the Science Museum of VA.

She vividly remembers the challenges of a fundraiser for the museum in

the center of a dinosaur exhibit!

Tom took a position with Ernst and Young and moved to DC while Mary

stayed in Richmond to allow her daughter to finish high school. Upon

her daughter’s graduation, she joined Tom and moved to Potomac.

Mary was invited to join the Circles Board of the Kennedy Center and

enjoyed this commitment as well as belonging to the Little Farms Garden

Club in Potomac and taking up golf.

Tom became the Regional Director of Accounting/Auditing and National

Director of the SEC practice for Ernst and Young. They lived between

NY and Potomac. Upon retirement, Tom was invited to consult with the

Transparency International Board. This position gave them the unique

opportunity to travel internationally and to meet numerous foreign

dignitaries and their wives.

Now here in Annapolis; Mary enjoys entertaining, activities and having

family and their 5 grandchildren visit. For the Garden Club of

Annapolis, Mary was Treasurer and the 1st Chair for their May Day

fundraiser. She chaired the Women’s Committee at AYC for 4 years,

started their annual trip to NYC and is currently the vendor chair for the

AYC Fashion Show and Vendors Boutique. She belongs to New

Ongoing Service Needs

Weinberg House

Toilet Paper

Paper Towels

Washcloths

Dish Towels

Warm Fuzzy Socks

Slippers

Umbrellas

Sports Bras

Journals

Holly Ball

It’s not too early to start

collecting Silent Auction

items!

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Annapolitans, the Greater Severna Park Women’s Club, Assistance

League of the Chesapeake, the International Club, AA Women Giving

Together, AA Fish and Game and attends Capital Club meetings. Mary

has been a member of the Severn Town Club for 5 years; served as 2nd

VP and is currently the Corresponding Secretary. She is always willing

to help, has donated generously to the Holly Ball, and has graciously

opened her home for Board meetings and our recent Holiday Party.

Thank you, Mary, your warmth and generous spirit embody what STC is

all about!

Sharing and Caring Sheryn Blocher

Sharing thoughts both joyous and despairing is having each other in

thoughts and heart even when physically apart.

~CARING ~

Our thoughts and condolences go out to Rebecca Tingle, the Executive

Director of CASA. Her husband Rex, who was 56, died in mid-

December from an illness.

~SHARING ~

Sheryn Blocher was featured as the Town Salute Volunteer

in the January issue of WhatsUp? magazine.

https://whatsupmag.com/news/towne-salute/sheryn-blocher/

We are an active, diverse group. Please let me know what interesting

things are happening in your life so I can share them with our group

Holiday Dinner Recipe Sharon Boettinger

The ladies have asked for the Winter Chopped Salad recipe that Sharon

brought to the Holiday dinner. Here it is!

http://recipes.oregonlive.com/recipes/winter-chopped-salad

January 08 Liz Elliott 23 Ada Cipriani

February 25 Phyllis Peters 26 Sylvia Mitchell

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Holly Ball Janet Stewart

The financial results of this year's Holly

Ball are attached as the last page of

the newsletter. The Finance Committee

met on January 2 to determine the

allocations for our grant applicants.

GF-Maryland Chesapeake District News, Volunteering for a Sparkling Future Janet Morgan, President, Chesapeake District

SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR SEVERN TOWN CLUB’S MANY

CREATIVE MEMBERS

District fundraising chairman, Christy Swiger, is coordinating the

District’s Logo Contest to create a possible design for use on stationery,

notices, and perhaps a flag or podium banner to demonstrate the beauty

of our vast district. All Severn Town Club members are invited to

participate. Be creative and you do not need to be artistic. Your entry

can be made by drawing by hand, painted, digital, computer, pen, pencil,

markers, etc.

GUIDELINES:

1) You must be a member in good standing with a GFWC-MFWC

Chesapeake District Club.

2) Snail Mail a copy of your creation to Christy Swiger, 117

Comanche Circle, Millsboro, DE 19966. This may be the

original, but make sure you keep a copy for yourself. It must be

postmarked by February 8, 2020. No emails will be accepted.

Include your name, your club name, an address, your phone

number, and an email address.

3) The logo must have the letters GFWC, MFWC and “Chesapeake

District” within its content. Use the colors of blue and green

(Chesapeake District Colors) and other colors are allowed.

4) The logo may be in any shape you desire, circular, square,

rectangular, oval, etc. It may include pictures of objects,

examples-sea gulls, sailboats, trees, etc.

5) The logo can be hand-drawn, or computer-generated. Even if you

are not artistic please feel free to enter your creation.

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The winner will be announced at the June 3, 2020, District Annual

meeting hosted by Severn Town Club! Have FUN

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2019 Holiday Party: A Very Jolly Time Was Had By All!

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The GFWC Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs, Inc.

OFFICIAL CALL TO THE FEBRUARY 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DATE: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 SNOW DATE: February 25, 2020

TIME: 10:30 a.m. – Call to Order

PLACE: Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Philip Merrill Environmental Center

6 Herndon Avenue, Canvasback Conference Room

Annapolis, Maryland 21403 Limited Parking - Car Pooling is Necessary

REGISTRATION: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

REGISTRATION FEE: $3.00 per person to be collected at the door (do not send with meal reservations)

ALL club members are encouraged to attend and everyone attending must register.

RESERVATIONS: Luncheon reservations ($28.00 per person) are sent to the Reservations Chairman:

Julie Gibbs Phone: 410-289-9165 P.O. Box 419 Ocean City, MD 21843-0419

Email: MFWCreservations@gmail.com

Reservations Deadline: February 6, 2020 Make check(s) payable to MFWC Reservations Account

MENU: Classic Caesar Salad

Chicken Pesto with Zucchini and Red Peppers

Long grain and wild rice

Rolls and Butter

Assorted Cookies

RECESS: 12:15

LUNCH: 12:30 p.m.

PROGRAM: Presentation by The Chesapeake Bay Foundation with a tour of the facility to follow the

meeting.

ADJOURNMENT: Approximately 3:00 p.m.

♥♥ Wear red to support Women’s Heart Health Month ♥♥

Mikki Stratmeyer Dottie Gregg

Corresponding Secretary GFWC-MD President

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Holly Ball Profit and Loss

July 1 - December 31, 2019

Total

Holly Ball Income

50-50 Raffle $5,450

Advertising Inc HB program 3,050

Auction Income- Silent 17,809

Donations 6,390

Total non-Reservations $32,699

Reservations 15,125

Match check

Ticket Sales What's Up Tix 6,650

Greater Giving 0

Total Reservations $21,775

Total Holly Ball Income $54,474

Holly Ball Expenses

50-50 raffle $2,725

Auction Exp Silent 4,375

Band 3,000

CPA 650

Decorations 0

HB Program 0

Hotel 17,043

Printing- Invitations-Stamps 111

Greater Giving Credit Card Fee 1,127

Total Holly Ball EXPENSES $29,031

Net Income $25,443

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HOLLY BALL 2019 DISBURSEMENTS

CHARITY AMOUNT PURPOSE CATEGORY

CASA $16,832 COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATES

FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN

ANNE ARUNDEL CONFLICT RESOLUTION $1,000 PROVIDED MEDIATION AND CONFLICT

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

CENTER, INC RESOLUTION SERVICES

52-1845816

CENTER OF HELP, INC $1,000 ART INSTRUCTOR FOR YOUTH ARTS

52-2282782 SUMMER CAMP

CHARTING CAREERS, INC $1,000 FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT EDUCATION

82-5035726 COORDINATOR FOR AFTER SCHOOL

HOPE FOR ALL, INC $1,000 PURCHASE FURNITURE, CLOTHING, HOMELIFE

LINENS FOR TURNING HOUSES INTO

20-1768641 HOMES CLIENTS

SEEDS 4 SUCCESS, INC $1,000 FUND YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAMS EDUCATION

27-2470677

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ANNAPOLIS & $611 AESTHETIC UPGRADES TO ADMIRAL HOMELIFE

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, INC OAKS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

HOBY $500 YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

52-1269293

YOUTH ART $500 STUDENT ART PROGRAMS

52-6019593

YWCA WEINBURG HOUSE $2,000 WOMENS SHELTER

TOTALS $25,443

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