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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014 - 2015EXECUTIVE BOARD

President Sandy Hollenbeck1st VP Nancy Carlton 2nd VP Lucy Crowley

Treasurer Lynn Spancake, Carol WolfeRecording Secretary Diana Figliuolo

Corresponding Secretary Margie MorrisParliamentarian Sandy Haines

Immediate Past President Sandra Mankowich

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM CHAIRSArts and Crafts Joyce Cruz Conservation Fran Chiodo

Education Martha Morse, Cathy WhitbyHome Life Karen Finder

International Outreach Peggy SmithPublic Issues Suzanne Gaguzis

STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRSHospitality Ellie Decker, Sue Freytag

Membership Kathy ChiddisterMonthly Notices Karen Cousino, Marylee

GiordanoNewsletter Fran Anderson

Publicity/Photographer Pam Walker Reporting Nan Reid

SPECIAL COMMITTEE CHAIRSBudget and Finance Carol Olsen, Nancy Richards

Bylaws and Protocol Marilyn GinglesFood Pantry Sheryl Marvin, Terry RanieriGreeters Maria De Cola, Jean Soberanis

Let’s Do Lunch Dianne Robichaud, Jelena Kaveney, Nancy Richards

Material Girls Barbara White Name Badges Nancy Richards

Scrapbook Geri FitzgeraldState President Special Project Sally Nord

Ways and Means Ro Bianchi, Sue Freytag, Nan Reid, Sherry Sabol

Yearbook (Directory) Nancy Carlton

The Grand Haven Woman's Club shall be organized exclusively to promote charitable and educational activities. September 2014

President's Message- Sandy Hollenbeck

As another summer comes to a close, it means the beginning of another year of monthly GHWC meetings and fund raising events, luncheons and wonderful programs. GHWC is dedicated to strengthen our community and enhance the lives of others through volunteer service. We are proud to be community leaders and work to support the arts, preserving natural resources, advancing education, promoting healthy lifestyles and encourage civic involvement. As you read my message, please take a moment to look at your board members in the left hand column. You will notice that we have a Community Service Chairperson for each of these areas of community service. Our community needs our help and support. The best way to accomplish this is by volunteering your services.

As Ronald Reagan said many years ago “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.” This is so true. If each one of us volunteered only one hour a week that would be 183 hours each week helping our community times four weeks per month would make 732 hours per month!! WOW! This is my challenge to each of you: Find an area you are passionate about and contact that chairperson and ask how you can help.

I’m looking forward to our first meeting September 15th and hope to see all of you there. Don’t forget to make your reservation by Sunday, September 7th.

“Volunteer and Make a Difference”,

Sandy Hollenbeck

GFWC Grand Haven Woman's Club

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGSThe Board shall meet at 9:45 A.M. prior to the regular monthly meetings at the clubhouse. Additional meetings may be called by the President when necessary.

CLUB MEETINGS DATESSeptember 15, 2014

October 20, 2014November 17, 2014

December 8, 2014 (Members Only)January 19, 2015 (Day of Games)

February 16, 2015March 16, 2015April 20, 2015

May 18, 2015 (Members Only Tea)

RESERVATION PROCESS Please respond to the invitation with a

"yes" or "no" reply by the due date.If you must cancel a reservation after the due date, you are responsible for

payment.Please pay by check for the amount of the meal. If you must pay with cash put the exact amount in an envelope

with your name on it. There is a meal choice available for special-needs.

These requests must be made when you make your reservation to the

notice chairperson only.Karen Cousino & Marylee Giordano

At [email protected]

GHWC OPENING LUNCHEON Monday, September 15th

(**Reservation Deadline: Sunday, September 7th)

Guest speaker: Dr. Carol Eaton, President of Daytona State College

Dr. Eaton will be addressing the programs offered through the college, and the building expansion that has just begun on the Palm Coast Campus.

Please note the arrival time of 10:45 for check-in.Orange Creamsicle Punch will be served as you purchase raffle tickets, visit with friends, and find your assigned seating for our Mixer Monday.

MENU

Summer Salad with Spring Mix, diced cucumbers, mandarin oranges, feta cheese,sun-dried cranberries, and fried chick peas with a basil

marinated grilled chicken

Chef's Signature Honey Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette Rolls and Butter

Classic Crème-Brule with whipped cream and strawberries

**Please RSVP YES or NO by Sunday, September 7th to Karen Cousino at [email protected] Please remember if you do not get the reply from Karen to your reservation email, either a “Thanks I will see you there” , or a “Thanks I have you down as NOT attending” response, Karen has NOT RECEIVED YOUR EMAIL.

If you have food allergies please let Karen know when you make your

reservation.

Please have your check filled out GHWC for $18 before coming to the check-in table. If you bring cash please have the exact amount as we don't have change.

If you miss the deadline of Sunday, September 7th, you will be placed on a waiting list to fill in if there are cancellations.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the opening meeting.

Please remember non-perishable food or cash donation for the Food Bank.

VOLUNTEER & MAKE A DIFFERENCE

FYIThe Grand Haven Woman’s

Club is a Chapter of the Federated Women’s Club of

Florida.

Your membership in the GHWC is entirely separate from golf

and social memberships provided by The Grand Haven

Club.

Let’s Do Lunch! Dianne Robichaud- Jelena Kaveney – Nancy Richards

Our committee is looking forward to our luncheons for the upcoming season. We would like to thank our retuning diners and those who are new who will experience "breaking bread" with us. We have made two changes this year in that we will be meeting the second Wednesday of the month and we will begin our season in October. These changes were made to enhance the scheduling process and accommodate our membership. We will meet for lunch the following months: October 8th, November 12th, January 14th, March 11th, and May 13th. If you would like to join us or become a sub, you can call or email Dianne Robichaud at 445-0494 or [email protected] Robichaud

The need at the Food Bank isgreat and growing!

Non-perishable food items and/or checks, payable to:

"Church Women United"

Spread a Little Sunshine….

Know of a member’s surgery, illness, special anniversary?

Please contact Margie [email protected]

Material Girls Meets the last Monday of each month.Open to all GHWC members who enjoy

anykind of handwork and material.

Catch up on a project or learn somethingnew.

Socialize with friends!

Flagler PlayhouseVisit the website @

www.flaglerplayhouse.com for this year’s lineup.

And…when you are at the theater,be sure to look for our ownGrand Haven Woman’s Club

“named” seat!!!! ThePlayhouse thanks all those who contribute

to their ongoing“Props for the Playhouse” drive.

Any questions, please email Kathy McArdle our Playhouse liaison [email protected]

Membership – Kathy Chiddister

Our Grand Haven Woman’s Club currently has 183 members. This number includes five new or returning members.

Information for new members can be obtained at our meeting or on our website: https://www.facebook.com/grandhavenwomensclub.

Kathy

Food Pantry – Sheryl Marvin & Terry Ranieri Welcome back! Once again, we will be in front of the clubhouse before each GHWC meeting to collect non-perishable food items to help feed the hungry in Flagler County. Your past generosity has been overwhelming, and we hope that each of you will continue to donate food items or make a monetary donation to the food bank each month.

Last April, when Trish Giaccone, the Executive Director of the Family Life Center, spoke at our meeting of the times when there is little or no food to feed the mothers and children at the shelter, it made us stop and think about how we could help. As our club's membership has grown, so has the amount of food items collected each month. We feel that we are able to donate food items, not only to the Resource Center in Bunnell, but also to the Family Life Center. The need to help the hungry in Flagler County continues and we thank all of you in advance for your donations as we reach out to offer support to those who need our helping hand.

Sheryl Marvin & Terry Ranieri


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Ways and Means – Lucy Crowley

Another summer has come to an end and we are now getting ready for a new club year. I hope you have all had a great summer and are now ready to think about our fund raising events for this year.

As we did last year, we are asking all of our members to support our events by not only attending them and buying raffle tickets but also by helping with the making of the baskets especially for the Day of Games, which again will be in January. So many ladies told me last year that it was so much fun getting together with friends and making a basket for this special event.

For the other months, we ask if you have something to contribute, please call Sherry Sabol at 986-3360 and let her know you have something for a basket.We are working on another evening at Chez Jacqueline in the fall, a style show in spring and an Evening at the Theater in February. The dates will be announced in future newsletters and at the meetings.

Please remember that without your help raising money, we would not be able to contribute to the many charities that we give to. Thank you for your past support and please remember to bring your money to buy raffle tickets at the meetings!!!Lucy

Grandparent Helpers…If you are having grandchildren or little visitors and need an item for assistance, ex. high chair, car seat, etc., Peggy Smith has a list of people who have available items you may borrow. 986-1745 or email [email protected]. If you are already on the list and need to add or delete, please contact Peggy. If you are new to the club - or grand parenting - and have toys, kid articles, etc. and would be happy to share, contact Peggy. The list is updated when people notify her of changes.Peggy Smith 986-1745 or [email protected]

Volunteer and Make a Difference to help a

friend...Do you know a member who is having trouble opening messages from GHWC? Print the message and give her a hardcopy.

Aluminum Tab CollectionSave the tabs from your aluminum cans for the Ronald McDonald House. There is a collection jar available at all our monthly meetings.

President’s Project: Sally Nord

Our new State President, Carole Weaver, has chosen Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) with special emphasis on the Wounded Veterans Initiative as her President’s Project. Founded in 1975, Canine Companions is the largest non-profit provider of assistance dogs and is recognized worldwide for the excellence of its dogs and the quality and longevity of the matches it makes between dogs and people. We are fortunate that we will have the opportunity to learn more about this worthwhile organization in November, as our guest speaker will be from Canine Companions.

At this time, I would also like to mention that although Education is no longer the President’s Project, GHWC will continue to document the number of hours which our members volunteer in the Flagler School System and at the Library. This will now fall under the Community Service Program of Education. So, those of you who volunteer, please continue to keep track of your hours so we can collect that information in December. If you are interested in volunteering, you can contact Suzy Gamblain, Executive Director of Flagler Volunteer Services for more information. (386-597-2950).

Sally Nord

Home Life – Karen Finder

SCHOOL BEGINS ---------- STRESS INTENSIFIES

As a former educator I still get the jitters prior to the first day of school. Even though I am retired, the anxiety I felt during those years of prepping for a new school year has remained vividly embedded in my DNA. I have found as my friends’ children and my own grandchildren begin school, I find as in years passed this time of year has the ability to bring back those “old familiar stressful feelings.”

As a grandparent and parent of grown children I often find myself skyping to offer support during this particularly difficult period or viewing a recent u-tube video creation, or Facebook post that my grandkids have produced to give some helpful feed-back. I find myself listening intently to my child’s retelling of a painful circumstance that has resulted from a new college roommate challenge, a bullying incident at the school bus stop, a “friends” breakup issue, or simply dealing with the day-to-day stress of living in today’s complicated and complex world.

To reduce my own feelings of helplessness, I find myself calling and listening first and then texting my adult children suggesting some helpful strategies on how to cope with these difficult situations that seem to have no simple answers but have surfaced despite our best efforts. I have come to the conclusion that in today’s world people cannot escape feeling anxious or stressed-out with whatever is happening to friends, families, especially our children or grandchildren. These are feelings we all need to accept as part of life and somehow learn to live with, as a way of life.Dr. Greenway’s article “Don’t Sweat the Stress” in the recent PVL publication offers a helpful prescription to calm the level of anxiety and stress felt by most family members as children return to school. Listed below are some simple suggestions* GET ORGANIZED: Routine and structure are key. Every family needs a large calendar hanging in a location where everyone can see it. This is where you and your family can write down events coming up, school closings, medical/social appointments, due dates for school projects. Use a different color for each event. Set a time each evening for the family to get together around the calendar and review the upcoming day’s events so there are no surprises.

STRESS REDUCTION EXERCISES: Research has shown that since stress or anxiety produces changes in our bodies such as a quickening of breathing and tenseness in our muscles, an exercise that reduces these bodily reactions is recommended. An exercise called Progressive Muscle Relaxation can be used as a stress reducer. Sit in a comfortable chair, with feet flat on the floor or lie down. Focus on one muscle group at a time, tensing each group for 10 seconds and then relaxing them. Start at your feet and move upward. Focus on the difference in sensation between the tense muscles and the relaxed muscles. Keep the attention on the muscles and when you notice your mind wandering, which it will, gently bring your focus back to the muscles and continue. By the time you get to your forehead, you will notice a deep sense of relaxation.

GET ENOUGH SLEEP: Our bodies and brains need sleep to grow and rejuvenate and studies show that lack of sleep leads to irritability and increased stress. Having a consistent bedtime and sticking to it is


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key. If you have trouble falling asleep, it may be due to stress and doing some stress reduction exercise can bring sleep on. 1

*These suggestions can be useful to anyone who is experiencing stress/anxiety for any particular reason.1PVL Coastal, “Don’t Sweat the Stress” by Dr. Greenway, Volume 3, Issue 4, 2014, pages 11-14.

Community News - Karen Finder

Aluminum Tab Collection- Save the tabs for Ronald McDonald House. There is a collection jar available at all our monthly meetings.

Take an active role in the national anti-bullying campaign. UNITE AGAINST BULLYING – WEAR ORANGE on #UNITYDAY2014 - October 22, 2014 Pacer.Org/Bullying

Submitted by Karen E. Finder

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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® - September 27, 2014 at 9:00am

The Family Life Center is hosting the 3rd annual walk in support of ending gender violence! We are gearing up to see our male community supporters "Walk-A-Mile-In-Her-Shoes" on SR 100. Women and youth are encouraged to walk alongside the men and cheer them on as they "Walk A Mile In Her Shoes"! The walk will begin at 9:00am at 5400 East Hwy 100, Palm Coast. For more information or to sign up go to www.FAMILYLIFECENTERFLAGLER.org.

Article submitted by Sheryl Marvin on behalf of The Family Life Center (one of our community charities)

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The Material Girls – Barbara White

The Material Girls will not meet in September, but we hope to see a big turnout as meetings resume in October. We meet on the last Mondays in each month from 1–3 p.m. Won’t you mark your calendars and plan to join us on Monday, October 27th? Look for details in the newsletter next month.

Barbara White

International Project – Peggy Smith

Flagler Playhouse – January 26, 2015

“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”!!A Performance just for GHWC only!!

The Flagler Playhouse has volunteered to add this extra night for our club to use as a fundraiser!

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A Spouse/Friend event…GHWC tickets $25.00 per person will be sold at the 10/20/14 meeting. At the 11/17/14 meeting, if there are tickets left, it will be opened to “your friends” too for a fun evening for everyone together. Make checks out to GHWC.

We have 185 members; we need to sell 150 tickets – but you and your spouse means only 75 members need to buy tickets!! Peggy Smith will be selling tickets 10/20. Get yours early so you won’t be left out!

“This is a hilarious adult musical comedy about everything you have ever secretly thought…about romance, marriage, husbands, wives and in-laws but were afraid to admit…about the trials and tribulations of being single, marriage, loss and heartbreak…you’re guaranteed to fall in love with I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.”

If you are a Season Ticket Holder to the Flagler Playhouse, you might want to, then, donate $5 or so to the International Project as this is the only fundraiser for this project. We can, hopefully, buy another cow! like last year - plus other animals for the Heifer Project.

Heifer International provides cows, goats, chickens, bees, etc. to women in developing countries to help them feed their families and learn to make a living supporting themselves.Peggy Smith

History of the General Federation of Women’s Club – Sandy HollenbeckLast year I included in our newsletter the entire history of our Florida history for GFWC. I hope you all found it interesting and educational. This year as promised, I am including the national history of GFWC. When I first heard a seminar on the national history of GFWC, I was amazed at the accomplishments this organization has achieved in its 146 years of existence.

OUR STORY – Part 11868: GFWC's roots can be traced back to 1868 when Jane Cunningham Croly (1829-1901), a professional New York journalist who wrote under the pen name of Jennie June, attempted to attend a dinner at an all-male press club honoring British novelist Charles Dickens. Croly was denied admittance based upon her gender, and, in response, she formed a club for women. She chose the name Sorosis, a Greek word meaning "an aggregation; a sweet flavor of many fruits."

1890: Jane Croly, founder of Sorosis, extended an invitation to women's clubs throughout the United States to attend a ratification convention in New York City. Sixty-three clubs attended on April 23-25 and took action to form the General Federation of Women's Clubs.

1898: GFWC unanimously passed a resolution against child labor. With the help of clubwoman Jane Addams (1860-1935), child labor became a major area of concern for the Federation. In 1901, Addams headed the Federation's Child Labor Committee to work for the maintenance and improvement of child labor laws.Sandy Hollenbeck

CONTRIBUTIONS - Our GHWC makes valuable contributions to our community through the support we provide to organizations in the form of our service, our contributions of food, books, clothing and tangible resources. The following list is provided to identify the organizations that the GHWC currently makes monetary contributions to and it is provided to our members for awareness of the support you make by your club membership and participation in our fund raising endeavors throughout the year. We are extremely proud of all the ways we contribute to others in need! Organizations and funds we contribute to include:

State/National/InternationalFlorida Federation of Women’s Club President’s ProjectSpecial OlympicsHacienda Girl’s RanchRock Camp (cancer kids)Canine Companions for Independence


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Heifer International

LocalEducational Scholarship – Mantanzas High SchoolEducational Scholarship - Flagler Palm Coast High School Church Women UnitedFlagler County Family Life CenterNew BeginningsFlagler Habitat For HumanityFlorida Hospital Flagler Foundation - Stuart F. Meyer Hospice - General Fund - Freytag Children’s Rehabilitation CenterFlagler Free ClinicFlagler County Education Foundation - STUFF Bus - Take Stock in ChildrenFlagler County Library Flagler Volunteer Fire/Rescue DepartmentCancer Fund/Relay for LifeWashington Oaks Gardens FundFlagler Humane SocietyVolusia/Flagler Turtle PatrolAudubon Center for Birds of PreyFlagler Playhouse

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GFWC GRAND HAVEN WOMAN’S CLUBPROPOSED BUDGET

Below is the Proposed Budget that has been approved by the Board of Directors. It will be voted on by the membership at the September 15 meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Carol Olsen or Nancy Richards.

GFWC Grand Haven Woman's ClubProposed Budget 6/1/2014 - 5/31/2015

Administrative Budget Opening cash balance $ 1,600

Income Dues (180 members@ $28) 5,040

Total Income 6,640

Expenses State/District meetings $ (1,000) Federation dues ( @$23*180) (4,140) Local Operating Expenses Member Handbooks (300) Program Expense (600) Postage/PO Box (100) Supplies (200) Filing & Bank Fees (100) Contingency Funds (200)

Total Expenses (6,640)

Cash in Administrative budget $ 0

Contributions Budget Income Monthly chance drawings (excludes fund raiser), net $ 4,500 Book Sale (April 2014) 1,450 Day of Games and other fund raisers 4,550 Collected with dues($12@180)/other 2,160

Total income $ 12,660

Expenses/Contributions State/National/International FFWC President's Project- Canine Campanions (500) Special Olympics - State (300) Hacienda Girls Ranch(Childrens Home Society) (300) Boggy Creek (200) Heifer International (100)

Other state projects (250)

Local Education Scholarships-Matanzas HS (1,000) Flagler/Palm Coast HS (1,000) Church Women United (local food bank) (1,000) Flagler County Family Life Center (500) New Beginnings (200) Flagler Habitat for Humanity (500) Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation--TBD (500) Flagler Free Clinic (500) Flagler County Educational Foundation S.T.U.F.F. Bus (1,500) Stake Stock in Children (1,600) Friends of the Library of Flagler County (200) Flagler Volunteer Fire/Rescue Dept (300) Cancer Fund/Relay of Life (300) Friends of Washington Oaks Garden State Park (200) Flagler Humane Society (200) Flagler/Volusia Turtle Patrol (200) Audubon Center for Birds of Prey (50) Flagler Playhouse (250) Palm Coast Arts Foundation (100) Whispering Meadows Ranch (100) Other TBD - (810)

Total Expenses/Contributions (12,660)

Cash contributions $ 0

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