COMMUNIQUÉ NORTHWOOD WOMAN’S CLUB NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2019
Jan’s Journal
Embrace the Future: Vision 20/20
Jan Folmar President
Thank you all for our 239 members and guests who attended our "Kick Off Luncheon" on August 22, 2019 at our new venue: Venue Forty/50. A big thank you to our New Member class who lifted, loaded and delivered the school supplies so generously donated by NWC members. The recipient schools were delighted and overwhelmed. Another big thank you for our Program chairmen and Hospitality committee who rose to the occasion and made such a great effort to accommodate everyone. It all worked out beautifully!
We have made great strides with our new volunteer hour tracking app: Track It Forward. We have 3,350 hours recorded as of midnight August 31, 2019, (beginning June 1, 2019) with 64 volunteers who have already met or exceeded their 15 hour annual requirement plus 106 volunteers who have already logged from 1 hour up to 14.5 hours and we haven’t started the year yet! Many log their own hours (hours must be approved by the chairman) and others have had the project chairman log the hours for them as a group. You can monitor your status when you log into your account.
You should have received an invitation sometime at the end of August with instructions on how to sign up for Track It Forward from Deneice Scott. Please download the app from your device, sign in with your email and change your password. Note that many more features are available on your computer than your phone so start there. If you are having difficulties, call Deneice Scott at 214-277-3719.
Looking forward to seeing you at our next meeting at Northwood Club on September 26, 2019. We have an exciting speaker that you will all want to hear: Annette Becker, Director of The Fashion Institute UTD. Jan NWC’s at Bat and the Bases are Loaded! Let’s Hit It out of the Park for our Beneficiaries!!!
BRYAN’S HOUSE
EMILY’S PLACE BONTON FARMS
DALLAS MISSION FOR LIFE
• Thursday, September 19, 6:00 am-Midnight • On your computer go to www.NorthTexasGivingDay.org • Search for Northwood Woman’s Club • Make a Donation! 100% Tax Deductible (Credit Card only) • Checks may also be mailed to NWC Charitable Fund for NTGD
"GET UP AND GIVE!” THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th Not near your computer? Don't want to charge your credit card? Make a check out to NWC Charitable Fund and mail by September 16th to:
Phyllis Farragut 12344 Scottswood Road Frisco, TX 75035
“Let's Hit It Out of the Ballpark" for NWC's 2019/20 beneficiaries!
NORTHWOOD WOMAN’S CLUB General Meeting THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
NORTHWOOD CLUB 6524 ALPHA ROAD, DALLAS
10:00 a.m. CHECK IN 10:30 a.m. MEETING BEGINS
LUNCHEON COST $38.00 VALET PARKING INCLUDED SELF PARKING ALSO
PROGRAM: ANNETTE BECKER, DIRECTOR OF THE FASHION INSTITUTE, UNT “DALLAS AND THE OSCARS OF FASHION”
RESERVATIONS: DEADLINE FOR RESERVATION BY CHECK AND ONLINE IS SEPTEMBER 19TH
THE DEADLINES ARE SET BY THE CLUBS SO THEY CAN STAFF AND ORDER FOOD TO COVER THE EVENT.
BY CHECK: MAKE TO NWC by Thursday, September 19th
Mail to Freda Stratton: 4649 Biltmoore Dr., Frisco, TX 75034 ONLINE: Via the website by noon on Thursday, September 19th If you make your reservation on the website, please note that unless you receive an email confirming your reservation, you have not finished the reservation process. If you want your registration to count,
members, please be sure to click on the blue box labeled “Return to Merchant” upon completing your online registration. Attached is a example of the last page of the transaction process that has the “Return to Merchant” box to click on.
I appreciate your help on this. Thanks.
Sharon Stapleton
NOW you are at the
First Alternative Meeting Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Venue Forty50 4050 Beltline Rd., Addison, Tx 6:00 p.m.
SPEAKER: DAVE LIEBER, THE POPULAR WATCHDOG COLUMNIST FOR THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, THE AUTHORITY ON FIGHTING BACK.
PROGRAM: “AMON THE ULTIMATE TEXAN” THE STORY OF AMON CARTER
Watch for more information coming soon. ADMINISTRATION 1st VP Wynel Esson
BYLAWS Amy Brady, Director
Bylaws Are Important !
Bylaws are an integral part of what makes Northwood Woman’s Club run smoothly.
Bylaws are important because they help to maintain consistency in the running of an organization. Bylaws communicate organizational rules so that internal disputes and conflicts can be avoided. Bylaws also educate incoming directors and officers so meetings and elections of the group run smoothly.
NWC works each year to review the club’s bylaws and standing rules to determine if any bylaws/standing rules need to be changed/added/deleted.
All Northwood members are permitted to request changes or additions to the Bylaws and/or Standing Rules, and you are encouraged to do so.
Please submit all Bylaws/Standing Rules suggestions to: Amy Brady at [email protected] MEMBER SERVICES 2nd VP Doris Knapek
ACTIVITIES Cheryl Toman, Director
Evening Book Club will meet Wednesday, September 18th at 6:00 p.m. in PJ Bate’s home, 4609 Adrian Way, Plano, TX. At this meeting we will select the books for the rest of the year and discuss our September book, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. The new membership requirements will apply with the new NWC year. Requirements include signing up to host or co- host a meeting and attending 3 meetings. Considerations and allowances for meeting attendance will be made for health issues that prevent you from attending.
3rd Thursday Happy Hour, NetWorkingCheers
Welcome back to another year of Cheers. Last year was the inaugural year for 3rd Thursday Happy Hour, and all had a great time getting to know new NWC friends.
Plan to join us on Thursday, September 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for our first happy hour of this year.
The Lazy Dog, Addison Located in The Village on the Parkway (SE corner of Belt Line and the Dallas N. Tollway) in the Whole Foods shopping center’s back side by Mercy Wine Bar 5100 Belt Line Rd. #500 Dallas, TX 75254 469-754-1300
The Lazy Dog has graciously given us the tables to the left of the bar for our gathering. It is suggested that you make reservations with the restaurant if you intend to stay for dinner.
The 3rd Thursday activity group is open to ALL members. Your spouse/partner, friends and of age children are always invited to join us for the happy hour. To join the group and receive monthly emails on locations let Susan Burton know at [email protected] or 214-738-7609.
We look forward to seeing everyone. Let me know if you might make it. Susan Burton 214-738-7609 The Lunch Bunch will be gathering in September for our first lunch this year at Woodlands American Grill, 6073 Forest Ln., Dallas, 75030. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. which is September 18.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with it, Woodlands American Grill is located in the northeast corner of Preston Rd. and Forest Ln. It provides sophisticated American food in a setting inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater House.
Lunch Bunch For those of you who knew them, please bring stories to share about Penny Hajdu, Barbara McAlister, and Fran Matera.
Antique Group
September & October
Antique Group October Program Antique Group will have their first meeting on Taking Care of Your Art and Collectibles September 11, 2019, at the home of Peggy Shuman Fegan Art Restoration at 10 a.m. Sandy Fegan The Program will be: Mackenzie-Child Collection October 9, 2019 presented by 10 a.m. Suzanne Roberts Elaine Marshall will host the meeting. Please send a $20 check 5917 Club Oaks Drive made out to: Dallas, TX 75248
Pat Williams 2108 Fawnwood, Plano, TX 75093. The Curtain is Going Up!! Northwood Woman’s Club Theatre Group 2019-2020 Season Over 50 theatre-lovers joined the group at the August 16 General Meeting, and over 40 attended the Kick-off party, August 29, at home of Sarah Warnecke, co-hosted with Alice Collerain and Eleanor Casey.
You may still be part of this fun group! Just send $15 dues (payable to Alice Collerain) to Alice. Let Sarah know at [email protected].
Six plays are scheduled and we plan on pop-up suggestions from our members. Everyone in the group can participate!
First play of the season
ANN Written by HOLLAND TAYLOR Starring Libby Villari Directed by KRISTEN VAN GINHOVEN Kalita Humphreys Theater Thursday, October 24, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
Portrait of Texas’ legendary governor Ann Richards The feisty and unadulterated life of legendary Texas Governor Ann Richards is revealed in a stunning performance written by Emmy Award-winning actress and writer Holland Taylor (The Practice, Two and a Half Men). Now an icon, both heroic and hilarious, Ann Richards is profoundly inspiring. While her leadership as a woman couldn’t be more timely, she remains truly a woman for all seasons. Libby Villari (Boyhood, Infamous, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Boys Don’t Cry), reprises her well-received role in this intimate chronicle of Richards’ legacy and how she was determined to make her mark on the world. “Frank, funny and warm” (New York Times), ANN is a captivating tribute to Richards’ life as an activist, politician and feminist champion. A co-production with Arena Stage For play information and schedule contact any one of the Co-Chairs: Sarah, Alice, Eleanor.
Put a little Drama in your life! MEMBERSHIP Phyllis Farragut, Director
Membership Report as of 8/31/2019
Active 145 Active 73+ 137 Associate 25 Please notify Phyllis Farragut at Past Presidents 25 [email protected] if there are any changes Life 1 to your address, phone number, email or name Charter 2 throughout the year. The changes will be posted in New 18 the Communiqué. Conditional 2 Sabbatical 1 ——————————— Total 356
Our condolences and heart felt sympathy to:
Pam Meyercord and her family on the death of her mother, Marilyn Woods.
Karla Acuff and her family on the death of her mother, Clara Mae Key.
Family and friends on the death of Penny Hajdu, NWC member.
Family and friends on the death of Barbara McAlister, NWC member and past president 1980-1981.
A Special Tribute Nan Hoffmann, founding president of NWC, passed away on July 15. As many of you will remember Nan came to the August, 2018, meeting and also appeared in our 50th year video. Fifty years of charity work serving those in need ... what a great legacy to leave behind! In 1968, Nan Hoffmann, along with 8 other women, formed Northwood Woman's Club with the desire to contribute to their community while promoting service opportunities. As the first President of NWC, within one year Nan grew the NWC membership to over 75 members. Today we have grown to over 350 President President members and raised and distributed $6 million dollars for 2018-2019 1968-1970 those in need. We are so very thankful of her legacy. NEW MEMBERS Sharyl Weber and Laura Williamson, Directors
NEW MEMBER SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE We need to thank all 18 New Members for the fabulous job they did collecting the school supplies our membership provided for Dover Elementary and Haggar Elementary. The supplies were sorted and divided evenly for each school; what a job!! Four SUVs, completely filled, delivered the boxes of school supplies to each location. Carol Welwood, last year’s new member, advised everyone how to prepare for this huge job. She attended both orientation meetings so we would know exactly what to do. Carol deserves a BIG THANK YOU for all her help. Also, we collected $3, 505.00 from checks, which was $1, 752.50 given to each school. I am sure this was a tremendous surprise to all and very much needed for both the school and students. The ladies of Northwood Woman’s Club can be very proud how well our School Supply Drive turned out for 2019-2020; it was a wonderful day!
Haggar Elementary School At the far left and far right are NWC members with school staff members in the center. COMMUNITY SERVICE 3rd VP Tasca Feibel
Community Service Projects Sheila Radabaugh, Director
Dallas Arboretum Volunteer Days NWC Volunteers will be ambassadors for Friday, 10/25 and Monday, 10/28 Dallas and North Texas while helping guests at the Arboretum’s Fall Festival, themed “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” Some of the Volunteer jobs: Main Information Booth, DeGolyer Docent, Main Garden Greeters, working in one of 17 galleries in the Children’s Garden or working at the newest venue, “A Tasteful Place,” a 3.5 acre vegetable and herb show garden, as ATP greeters or sample servers. Shifts are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. with 30 minute overlap, 5 hrs. per shift. Contact: Freda Stratton at [email protected] or call/text 214.668.7901
LifeSavers Foundation is gearing up for a busy year serving the community through the LifeSavers Upscale Resale Store, the Community Mobile Sonogram, and the Doctor Spot Mobile Pediatric Clinic. Volunteers are needed every day of the week throughout the Fall and Winter at the Lifesavers Upscale Resale Store, 561 W Campbell Road, Suite 101, Richardson, Tx 75080. You will be needed to sort donated clothing and household goods and display items in the store for sale. For information please contact Kaye Smith, 972-661-8677 Our Special Project to decorate 3-60 ft. railings that overlook the mall lobby and 2 trees located within the hospital are scheduled as follows: • Monday, November 18th Railing decorating 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. • Tuesday, December 3rd Evening Tree decorating 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. • (downtown hospital) • Thursday, December 5th Evening Tree decorating 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. • (Frisco Outpatient Medical Center) • Monday, January 6th Railing takedown 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
If interested in volunteering, and you haven't already signed up, please contact Janice Carse at 214-244-9815. (Note: this number is new; not the number in the directory)
Thanks to the 11 women from NWC who volunteered their time to hand out school uniforms at NDSM August 12-14th. NDSM has distributed uniforms to over 2000 students this year! Genesis Women’s Shelter
Thank you to the many volunteers who signed up for our projects. We still have room for more. The monthly meal teams are full for fall, but we need more cookies in December and team members for our Spring months. Our Holiday Drive in December could use a few people who will adopt a single client or a client with children. It’s a fun project to do with a friend – shop their wish list. You can also help by donating gift cards for those wishes that weren’t fulfilled completely or for those families who seek shelter on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day without any gifts. The staff will put your cards to good use. Small denominations for Walmart and Target will go a long way! Last but not least, the favorite project – the Mother’s Day Spring Purse drive is always open for more purses and the fun goodies that go inside. If you like to shop, this is the project for you. Please contact me for more information to help us support GWS. Linda Ayres, 214.696.1020; [email protected]
The Einstein School is looking forward to meeting club members who signed up for volunteer opportunities within our Einstein Community. Please join us for a tour of our school and meet the staff and students with whom you will be working. Sign up early with [email protected] as space is limited to 10 club members.
September 24th 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 4011 Plano Parkway Suite 132 Plano, TX 75093 Mark your calendars now for Saturday, November 23rd – National Adoption Day - to sign up to provide 3 – 4 dozen cookies and/or to help serve cookies, chips, soft drinks, water and coffee as new families celebrate this important day at the Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center. Each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, between 60 and 100 children in foster care are adopted into loving and forever homes. It is a wonderful day of celebration, and NWC has proudly been a part of this event for many years.
Shifts for workers are 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cookies can be delivered to Elizabeth Jenkins on Friday, November 22nd or can be taken to the Justice Center if you are working a shift. Husbands are welcome too! Members earn three hours per shift, and two hours are given for providing cookies. A good way to get started earning those 15 hours!
If you were unable to sign up at the August general meeting, but still want to participate, please call/ email Elizabeth Jenkins at 972- 233- 7989/[email protected], and she will put your name on the list. You will be sent a reminder in November.
BE A PART OF IT! CHARITABLE FUND 4tVP Sarah Warnecke
Dine by Design is almost here! Not too many moons!
Come for a bewitching good time!
Beautiful Holiday Tablescapes Surprise Entertainment!
Thursday, October 31, 2019 10:00 a.m. Renaissance Hotel Crystal Ballroom
Invitations will be mailed out Monday, September 16, 2019. Attendance is by paid reservation only.
Costumes Encouraged.
Trick or Treat “Goody Bags” will be sold for $35.00 each at the event. CREDIT CARD PAYMENT ONLY…. No cash or checks . See you there! BEWITCHING HOLIDAYS!
NWC DINE BY DESIGN
INVITATION REQUEST FORM
Please send completed form to Elizabeth Jenkins via regular mail or email. Elizabeth Jenkins, 6105 Sandydale Drive, Dallas, Texas 75248 [email protected]
COMPLETED FORMS MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN Sept. 1ST !!!!!
Name Street Address/City/Zip Code Please enclose card *Sent at the Request of* or *You are invited as Guest of*
MEMBER NAME:______“Sent at the Request of” means they are expected to pay “As the Guest of” means you will be paying for their ticket.
Barbara Kutz, Communiqué Editor