JULY / AUGUST 2018 President’S Message by Joan Bruce
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JULY / AUGUST 2018 President’s Message by Joan Bruce Turtle Soup! Who would have thought you could find turtle soup at the Woman’s Club? We found it at the Mother’s Day Brunch, and it was wonderful. It was part of the New Orleans theme this year, which was well received by Club members and guests. The menu included shrimp and grits, crawfish étoufée, and eggs benedict three ways, as well as many other tasty options. I enjoyed it so much that I requested a repeat of the New Orleans theme for 2019 from Valerie. Pat Van Alyea provided a real treat on Thursday, May 17, by connecting the Club to Brian Fette, who presented a fascinating program on the life and architecture of Herman Buemming. Buemming was a native Milwaukee architect educated at Columbia University. His work was unique in that no two homes he built were similar. We were able to see multiple Herman Buemming homes standing side by side and yet each was distinctive with a grace of its own. It was a wonderful and informative presentation of architecture on the east side. Enderis Park, recipient of our $100,000 signature grant as part of the Foundation’s 50th celebration, received a 2018 Mayor’s Design Award this past month. We were delighted to help the Enderis Park Neighborhood Association realize its dream of a reconstructed tot lot and even more delighted that it received a design excellence award. See picture of Betsy Prinz co-receiving the award. Summer weather has finally arrived with the warm days we have all been waiting for. With warm summer days come thoughts of a repeat lobster boil. Mark your calendars for Friday, July 13, for a spectacular dinner featuring a whole Maine lobster. See you at the Club. Thank you to all members and their guest who supported our Foundation by attending the Kendra Gives Back Party on May 5 and to those who attended our annual Foundation Fundraiser on June 1. Your donations and your support are appreciated! 813 EAST KILBOURN AVENUE | MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 53202 | P: 414.276.5170 | WC-WI.ORG From the Manager’s Desk Dear WCW Members, Summer is finally here … the season for garden and pool parties. Did you know that the Club will prepare a delicious menu and pair the perfect wines for your outdoor party? There are several menu options available “To Go,” and all food and beverage purchases are applied to your dining room minimum. Some favorites you might want to consider are the house-made angel food cake, or the chicken salad croissants paired with fresh fruit kabobs, macarons, or truffles, or chilled soups, or delicious warm and cold hors d’oeuvres, and a large selection of wines that are not available in stores; our house wines are sold only to private clubs and restaurants. Call the Club office for more menu details and to plan your perfect party. When planning your summer calendar of places to go, be sure to include some upcoming events at the Club. I know you’ll enjoy and won’t want to miss the annual Fireworks Buffet on Tuesday, July 3, featuring all your BBQ favorites and live entertainment. Don’t worry about where to park once you come downtown on this busy day; the Club valet staff will be on duty for you and your guests. The annual Lobster Boil will be on Friday, July 13, and Super Seafood night is on Friday, August 17. These are just a few of the great events that we have planned, so don’t forgot to come out and enjoy your Club! The new summer luncheon menu, which has several new items, is now being served. The menu includes lighter entrees, summer salads, and member-requested favorites. Weekly specials will continue to be offered as well. I look forward to seeing you at the Club. Valerie McDonald Thank you to everyone who supported the Foundation on June 1 Carrie Matteson, Rita Larsen, and Joan Bruce at the Foundation Fundraiser event Carrie Matteson running the auction Martha Brown, City of Milwaukee Deputy Commissioner Foundation News... Nurturing Bright Futures On behalf of those whose lives will be strengthened through these gifts we offer heartfelt thanks. Donations received April 1, 2018, through June 6, 2018. A special thank you to those who donated to our annual Foundation Fundraiser Jennifer Augustine Rachel Larrivee General Donations Mary Ann Beaumont Rita Larsen Geraldine Tschopp Janice Biel Barbara Layden Kay Bowman Carrie Matteson Greater Milwaukee Foundation Judith A. Keyes Family Fund Joan Brengel Sara RS Miller Joan Bruce Wendy Moeller The Windhover Foundation Nancy Carpenter Carole Montgomery Dr. Harry Richard Quadracci Sanrda Christinesen Kate Muth Patty Compton Jane O'Connell In Memory of Shelly Culea Mary Peterson WCW member Rebecca Adlam Vickie Delgadillo Karen Petric Anonymous Donor Ann Marie Finley Betsy Prinz Kathleen Arenz Kathy Geiger Holly Ryan Mary Connelly Lisa Gibbs Patricia Santilli Barbara Drake Kathy Grogan Amy Schneider Ann Miller Jane Rublein Kathy Harris Lynne Shaner Kevin Triggs Ann Hirst Pam Stark Jeanne Hoff Vicki Streich WCW member Nancy Norris Elinor Jacobson Janet Tallberg Anonymous Donor Donna Jordahl Joy Towell Peggy Karpowicz Faye Wetzel WCW member Kathy Judy Keyes Marian Yoder Pederson's father Alice Kuramoto Caroline Suycott-Crueger Claire Denson Sue Covi In Honor of The WCW would like to extend its sincerest thanks for table WCW member Carrie linens received from the family of former member Priscilla Matteson Heinecke. Many of the treasures you see throughout the Club Kathleen Vogel have been donated by members. We graciously accept and Faye Wetzel appreciate donations of this kind. Special thanks to Dr. Harry Richard Quadracci, for his recent contributions to the Foundation Martha Mitchell Society’s “Circle of Gems.” He has moved up to the Emerald Level of giving. Foundation News - Did You Know? Laura M. Bray | Milwaukee Area Technical College Vice President College Advancement and External Communications The Woman’s Club of Wisconsin Foundation Janice Marcus Scholarship Fund is making a positive impact for students at the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC). MATC is transforming lives, industry, and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. The scholarship pays the difference between each student's tuition balance and grants received. Here’s a brief summary of the recipients: Four students who received the scholarship last semester have returned this spring. Of note, Eunice is enrolled in the Human Services Associate Degree program with a cumulative GPA of 4.0! Other deserving recipient students include: • Drew, Registered Nursing student • Terrance, Computer Simulation and Gaming, and Animation 2D Emphasis • Sophia, Animation 2D Emphasis program Eight new scholarship recipients were identified in the spring semester: • Christopher, IT Network Specialist program • Lara, Animation 2D Emphasis program • Andres, Automotive Maintenance Technician program • Joseph, Computer Electronics Technology program. • Vanessa, Cardiovascular Technology Echocardiography program • Arnulfo, TV Video Field Production Assistant program • Belleasia, Cosmetology program and Business Management program • Tael, Music Occupations Performance program In Their Own Words: Impact and Gratitude “I'm a part of the Human Service program and I am a second semester student. I, like many students currently attending MATC, am a working student. Working and being a college student is challenging in many ways. I need good time management skills in order to perform my best at work and at school. I wish I didn't have to work while at school because I don't come from a family that has money at our fingertips. I work in order to continue coming to school. I am the first in my family to attend college, and it definitely isn't easy to be the first.There's so much pressure on me to succeed. Last semester, when I received this scholarship, I was taken by surprise. The money I received was not only helpful to me financially, but emotionally. The scholarship made me feel at ease. I didn't have to worry about paying a high amount, which helped me concentrate on school. I'd like to thank the donors for giving me the help and self-esteem boost that I needed. Thank you so much for making my college experience much better!” ~ Eunice “I am a working student. I currently work at Pick ‘n Save earning $8.40/hour and get 16 to 20 hours per week. I am the second person in my family to attend college …This scholarship means the world to me…If I didn't receive this, I would have had to find a second job putting a heavily increased load on my life.Thank you for your perfect timing with this scholarship. It has saved me a great deal of stress and a feeling of vulnerability in which I had never felt before. With this scholarship I will be in the green for my finances this semester. You are the best donors a person could hope for, especially when they’re on their own financing college.” ~ Christopher “I am 19 and a working student. I'm the first to attend college in my family and moved toWisconsin two years ago. I selected MATC to save money and get my basic education before transferring to a four-year college. I plan to transfer to either UWM or MSOE and get a computer engineering degree. After college I want to become a computer hardware engineer. I have a pretty low income. My parents can't afford to pay for my tuition at the moment, so the scholarship helps a lot…Thank you. The scholarship means a lot.” ~ Joseph Thank you to WCW member Janice Marcus for donating the funds to our Foundation to make this scholarship possible! CORNER by Pat Fetterley Did You Know? In 1876 - Our Club was created and organized.