Friends and Neighbors Women’s Club

April 2020

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

To our Fantastic FAN members:

The recent COVID-19 pandemic is causing chang-es and new plans to go into effect. That said, there will NOT be an April General Meeting of Friends And Neighbors Women’s Club.

As President, I have met with the Executive Board to discuss all sorts of scenarios, rescheduling, and what ifs. The well-being of our members is our number 1 priority. We will get through this and move forward together.

Please continue to check your emails and FAN’s Facebook and Web site for updates. Check on your FAN sisters and use the Directory to call or email.

Easter brings promise and hope of good news and so will our next issue of FANfare.

Jennifer Banks, President

FAN

Our April general meeting has been cancelled.

Faithbridge has cancelled all meetings until further notice.

The State of Texas and CDC guidelines, which call for meetings to be limited to

10 people, are being followed.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Because we are unable to have our April General Meeting, we will be approving the new slate of officers via email. Please keep an eye out for an email that will be sent to all FAN members ask-ing for their approval of the new board.

The Nominating Committee has recommended

the following slate of officers for the upcoming

year, as no additional nominations were of-

fered. These ladies were presented to the mem-

bership at the March General Meeting.

I would like to thank the Nominating Committee for their service and time. They have nominated a great group of women to lead FAN in the up-coming year:

President Jennifer Banks

1St VP – Programs Mary Jo Butler

2nd VP – Membership Kathy Court

Secretary Sandy Guilbeau

Treasurer Emma Rice

Auditor Jacquie Stamates

Newsletter Sherry Dunn

Historian Linda Comeaux

Advisor Sue Behnke

These officers would have been voted upon and installed at the April General Membership meet-ing.

Sue Behnke, Chair, Nominating Committee

A votre santé! Le’chaim! Salut! Prost! Skal! Slainté

“Wine, Women and Song” a fine FAN finale

No matter how you say “cheers,” a toast to friends and family means “All the best!” And you’ll enjoy “all the

best" at FAN’s Spring Luncheon at Wild Stallion Vineyards near The Woodlands.

A tasty luncheon, yummy dessert, a glass of sangria or wine and a relaxing day in the country await

you. Gather your “posse” of pals and reserve a table of 10. Or sign up on your own and perhaps find new

friends with whom to share a sip or two. It’s “Wine, Women and Song,” an ideal way to celebrate spring and

friendship.

Win a prize singing Karaoke or playing “Name That Tune.” Buy a few raffle tickets and, if your num-

ber is drawn, select the gift-wrapped prize of your choice! Stroll out to the gazebo where you’ll find a lovely

setting for photos, selfies and groupies alike!

Peek at the grapevines planted in neat rows near the building; are tiny grapes growing already? The

doors will swing wide open at 11:00 a.m. so, if you arrive early, stroll the charming grounds.

At “Wine, Women and Song,” you’ll enjoy friendship, fun, fine food and fine wine, all for $35.00.

Find a reservation form on page 3 or download it from the FAN Web site.

Reservation and refund deadline is April 24, so if the coronavirus is on your mind, remember that is

weeks away and the health situation is likely to peak and subside by then. When the deadline comes, if you

are concerned, you can request and receive a refund.

Claudia Gallagher, Luncheon Chair

Lin Fish, Co-chair

Directions. Please clip for reference.

Wild Stallion Vineyards, 5969 W Rayford Rd, Spring, TX 77389

Take Gosling Rd., drive about 2.5 miles north of Route 99.

Turn left/west on Rayford Rd.

Pass French Elementary and Olympus Apartments.

U-turn and Vineyard entrance is on the right.

Watch for red FAN signs at the entrance.

Carpools are encouraged.

Reservation checks “on hold”

The FAN Board agreed at its March 17 meeting to take a “wait and see” approach to holding

or postponing Wine Women and Song, our May 5 end-of-year luncheon.

Reservations are being accepted (see page 3) and checks will be held until later in April

when a decision can be made given the then-current situation related to COVID 19 and its

effect on social gatherings. Should the date of the event change, checks can be shredded or

retained if the new date suits your schedule.

Stay tuned for more information as the situation becomes more clear.

FRIENDS OF FAN

Spotlight

El Kiosko #2, 7316 Louetta Road, Suite B 306, Spring, TX 77379

Discover the authentic flavor of Mexico. El Kiosko serves authentic Mexican snacks and meals, a fast food chain with a great variety of Mexican flavors.

Fresh fruit and veggies

Juice bar and smoothies

Salads, nachos, etc.

Wonderful 4.7/5.0 reviews. Try them and let them know you are from FAN.

HOUSTON SIDING COMPANY, 281-859-9000, was started more than 45 years ago with the goal of becoming the best siding and window company in the greater Houston area. Over the years, their values and reputation have remained strong.

Houston Siding was the first company to install HardiePlank® siding in Texas. They have worked on com-

munity projects such as the KTRH 740 Holiday House 2007 and were a featured contractor working on

ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover-Galveston. Their motto is: “Quality is at the core, experience you can

trust, and reputation you deserve.” For more information, see their ad in our Directory.

Carole Corey, Directory Ads

Our FAN members exemplify what it means to say

“Girls just want to have fun”!! Here is a group of

FAN members enjoying the lovely Christmas lunch-

eon we had in December and a photo of one of our

long-time members, Sharlene Wesson, scoring

2560 points playing Mah Jongg. What an amazing

feat! Congratulations Sharlene!!

FAN means FANtastic Fun for all!

Membership Report

The 2020-2021 membership renewal drive has begun with a quite a few renewal applications turned in at the March General Meeting.

There are three easy ways to renew your membership:

1. Activity Group Leaders have application forms. Complete the form and pay your dues at that time (check preferred).

2. Visit the Membership Table at the May Spring Luncheon to complete the form and leave a check.

3. Go to the FAN Web site to print the form: https://fan1960.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/new-membership-app-form-v1.pdf (or use the form attached to this newsletter). Complete the form, attach your check and mail to me at address on the form.

Member dues must be paid before July 1 to be included in the FAN Directory. You can elect to not be in the directory by indicating so on the application form.

Thanks to Marilyn Ablard, D’Ann Gummelt and Pat Quackenbush for your help at the membership tables at the March meeting! I very much appreciate your help!!

Kathy Court, 2nd VP Membership

Activities

Members of activity groups should check with your respective activity leader regarding can-celled and/or rescheduled activities.

We are following the State of Texas and the CDC protocol which calls for not more than 10 people to gather in a group.

Please keep this in mind when planning group activities.

Charity Report

It was wonderful to present Gary and Nikki Akin of Sleep in Heavenly Peace the check for $8,350.00 at the March meeting. That is the amount that YOU raised! Thank you for the support that you showed for this charity.

Now it is time to select a charity for this year. The Board-approved charities will be voted on at a date to be determined. Come, Listen, Vote!

Sue Due, Co-Chair

SENDING SUNSHINE WISHES TO OUR

FRIENDS

BARBARA KERR had surgery in March.

MARY ELLEN COX had surgery in March.

Wishing both of you ladies FANtastic results and quick healing from your Friends And Neighbors of FAN.

Everyone enjoy the Spring weather and have a Happy Easter.

Carole Corey, Sunshine Chair

FAN Nature Walkers

Come and join the FAN nature walkers for exercise, fresh air and new

friends. Some of the areas we frequent are the Spring Creek Greenway,

Mercer Arboretum, Burroughs Park, Meyers Park, Kickerillo-Mischer

Preserve, Dennis Johnson Park and 100-Acre Wood Preserve. We are

outdoors from 1½ to 2 hours. We walk on dirt trails, thru pine forests

and along creeks at a reasonable pace. You will have opportunities to

observe the many flora and fauna that you don't see in your backyard.

Our walks are scheduled about twice a month and are dependent on

weather and group participation. An email is sent to the group with a

choice of dates for the hike. If you will contact me at jcweb-

ster1@sbcglobal.net, I will add you to the FAN nature walkers list.

Hope to see you on the trail.

Jacqueline Webster, Activity Leader, jcwebster1@sbcglobal.net

2020-2021 Application: New Member ____ Renewing Member ____ I heard about FAN through: Neighbor ___ Friend ___ Other ____________________

Section 1. Member Contact & Personal Information

Section 2. Membership Information

Section 3. Volunteer Interests (check all that apply)

Suggestions for topics or speakers for General Meeting programs?

All new and renewing members must complete this form.

Name (First/Last)

Address

City Preferred Phone Number

Zip Code Is this your home or cell? __ Home __ Cell

Subdivision Birthday (Month/Day)

Email

Spouse’s Name

A Annual dues are $25 covering the period of June 1 through May 31. Make check payable to FAN

B Dues must be received by June 30 for member to be listed in the Membership Directory.

a I do not want to be included in the Membership Directory. _______ (initial)

b The Membership Directory is available for pick-up at FAN General Meetings starting in Septem-ber. Directories are not mailed.

C Newsletters are available on the club web site: http://fan1960.wordpress.com. An email with a link is sent when a new issue is posted.

a If you are unable to access the newsletter via the link, please advise alternate means.

Set-up for Special Events Event Planning/Good Organizer

Be a Greeter Help at Membership Table

Photography Accounting

Computer Skills

___Excel __ Word __ Publisher __ Web Site Maintenance __ Other

Other Competencies (specify)

Board/Extended Board Position

Start a New Activity/Group (specify)

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS WOMEN’S CLUB (FAN)

Return form to: Kathleen Court, 17326 Kiowa River Lane, Houston, TX 77095 Membership dues are not deductible contributions.

Antiquers and Junkers This group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at a dif-ferent hostess’ home for coffee, then

on to a fun day of antiquing, eating and shopping.

We travel in carpools. Each person is responsible for the cost of her lunch and $5.00 to her driver.

This month we plan to meet at Linda Vance’s home on April 15, at 9:00 a.m.

From there we will carpool to Brenham. Lunch will be at Yumm! Sweets and Eats. We try to be home by 3 or 4, but that’s not guaranteed.

Please let both Linda and me know by noon, April 13, if you are coming.

I will email everyone that evening a list of who is coming so you can arrange your carpools. All are welcome!

Loni Dennis @ loni.dennis@att.net.

FAN BOOK CLUBS

Literary Review Kathy Court The outing scheduled for April will be discussed. Cover Girls Maria Bocchino This group has an opening. Call Maria if interested.

Date: April 22

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Book: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

Author: Gail Honeyman

Page Turners Adrienne Juno

Date: April 8

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Book: The Book Woman of Trouble- some Creek

Author: Kim Michele Richardson

Hostess: Margaret Hein

ORIGINAL LUNCH BUNCH

The hostess for the April Lunch Bunch will be Carol Huddleston. It will be held on Wednesday, April 15, at noon, and the Co-hostess will be Sherry Dunn. Please bring your favorite non-sweet dish. Call Carol by Monday, April 13, and let her know whether or not you are joining us. June McMillin, Chair

MOVIE LOVERS ALERT!

Join FAN’s other movie lovers the third Monday of each month for an inspiring or fun matinee.

Sign up at a General Meeting or email your inter-est to Lin Fish at linden7723@att.net, and you’ll be on the invite list. Mark your calendar for the third Monday and you’ll receive an email each month naming the movie, the theater and the time. Come join us!

TREASURER’S REPORT

Great gardening program this month! Who knew to plant tomato plants so deep!!! The 50/50 Raffle grossed $200 … FAN kept $100 for our treasury and Emma Rice and Sharlene Nelson each won $50. Congratulations!! Thanks to my wandering ticket-sellers Harolene Hatley and Emma Rice. This method of selling tickets has greatly increased sales. More money for FAN and bigger prizes for our winners! Also, I forgot to announce the bank balance … we have $11,490.00 as of 3/3/2020. This is after making our charity donation of $8,350.00. Come and buy tickets … you too can win the big bucks!!! Cissie Alexander, Treasurer

F R I E N D S &

N E I G H B O R S

W o m e n ’s C l u b

Newsletter Editor:

Sherry Dunn

1106 Austin Manor Ct

Spring, TX 77379-3995

April 2020

EDITOR’S NOTE

All articles for the May 2020 newsletter

should be submitted before April 17 to

Sherry Dunn at sdunn@entouch.net.

Deadline for last-minute changes is

April 24.

PURPOSE

To provide an opportunity for members to

become acquainted with others in the com-

munity in an atmosphere of friendliness,

goodwill and helpful information.

To undertake and to promote charitable

and humanitarian projects within the com-

munity.

To form enduring friendships.

W a n t t o d o n a t e m o r e t o o u r c h a r i t y ? L e t u s e m a i l y o u r

F A N f a r e n e w s l e t t e r r a t h e r t h a n m a i l i n g i t . S a v e s p a p e r

a n d p o s t a g e ,

T H E C O S T O F W H I C H

H A S G O N E U P A G A I N . . .

Watch email for the latest information about FAN events

and activities .