GFWC JUPITER-TEQUESTA JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB

H.O.T. JUNIOR NEWS (HELPING OTHERS TOGETHER)

Jeanne Takeda, Editor Volume 50, Issue 5 May 2014

GFWC Jupiter-Tequesta Junior Woman's Club, Inc. P.O. Box 3811 Tequesta, FL 33469-0811 www.jtjwc.org 561.745.2848

From Our President Claire J. Portmann

Hello everyone,

I hope you are rested up from all the activities we have been involved in this last month. I think an enjoyable evening was had by all at the 50th Anniversary Party. I know I did. Everyone, members and guests, got into the spirit of the night. And, it was wonderful to see so many past members and presidents in attendance. Thank you all.

I haven’t seen any numbers yet, but I believe that Sunfest went well and fun was had from the comments I have seen on Facebook. Thank you so, so much to Cecilia Hudnet for organizing this fundraising & service event along with a big thank you to Mary Ward and her husband Ben, who provided much assistance to Cecilia.

I am looking forward to hearing about the Student Art Awards. Thank you Dixie Lee Dorsey, Karen Eddowes, Judy Roy and Ana Warder for taking this on. And I appreciate everyone who participated in the judging, hosting and providing refreshments to the award recipients and their families.

We had five members attend GFWC Florida Spring Convention in Orlando. Jeanne Takeda, Mary Ward, Cecilia Hudnet, Ana Warder and I share a room at the Rosen Plaza. Can you imagine? I can’t believe they got any sleep with my snoring! We had the pleasure of seeing friends from other clubs across the state. We were recognized for the 50

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Anniversary of our Club joining the Federation and we cheered as we received awards in many categories. Come to the meeting to hear where we were recognized.

But we are not done yet…This Saturday, May 10th, is our Road Clean Up. See you at the Corner Café parking lot at 9 am. Ana Warder is coordinating this.

Also, be collecting those papers you no longer need, but do not want to just toss out. Bonnie Larson is holding our Shred It event in Tequesta Park on May 31st.

Thank you each and every one. Your contributions of time and energy are greatly appreciated.

You may or may not have children of your own, but I know all our members nurture and care for others. That’s mothering. So I wish one and all a Happy Mother’s Day.

Claire J Portmann

President GFWC Jupiter-Tequesta Jr.Woman’s Club, Inc. 561-745-2848 - Club 561-676-2008 - Cell P.O. Box 3811 Tequesta, FL 33469 www.jtjwc.org

Next Meeting Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church (in the Social Hall Behind the Church)

TBD

400 Seabrook Road Tequesta, FL 33469 Board Meeting: 6:30 PM General Meeting: 7:00 PM Socializing after the meeting

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What’s the Buzz with the VP’s News

Fundraising Cecilia Hudnet, 2nd Vice President

A NIGHT OF WHITE ICE - 2014 “A Night of Giving” November 8, 2014 Loxahatchee River Center / http://www.loxahatcheeriver.org/environmental_center.php Event of the year for 2014.

This will be our First White Party Charitable Event. The party will take place at Loxahatchee River Center and will benefit One Voice for Children – GFWC Florida Juniors. Our goal is to have 100 + local professionals such as doctors, lawyers, financial advisors, publicist, athletes, local celebrities and other charitable professionals will be in attendance. With the anticipated attendance and our potential for sponsorship dollars, our goal for 2014 is to raise $10,000. for this great charity. Be a part of this fun and charitable event by start promoting the event. The price for the event will be $75.00 per person. Let’s keep in mind that Fundraising and Development is about people and relationships. Use those connections remember each member has a wide circle of friends and contacts.

1. Searching: Let’s think about people we know as potential donors. How many care about the cause that our club is supporting? Do they support the work that we and our fellow members do in our community: Passion and commitment often go further than wealth when seeing a reliable giver. Let’s make sure that we have each member reaching out to our community for donations that will be use in our Silent Auction. We will have items that will be raffle as well.

2. Developing: Potential donors should be cultivated as “friends”. Show sincere gratitude for the interest shown by potential donors. Share as much information as you can, be active listener, and answer any questions as thoroughly as possible. If you do not know the answer please obtain their information and I will get back to them with an answer.

3. Asking: This is the most difficult step, because most people do not like to ask-or be asked- for donations or money. We like to think of financial donations as the result of free, individual choices of what causes we want to support. However let’s remember there are other jobs in the process that may be more appropriate, and satisfactory, for other members. Fundraising is a Team Effort.

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Committee News & Notes

Arts Mary Bergen

Dixie Lee Dorsey, Karen Eddowes Smith, Judy Roy and Anna Warder are

committee in charge. ~ Thanks everyone for your cooperation the Arts Committee.

Leadership Sheryl Molter District 10 spring workshop will be held on Saturday, May 17 in Sebastian. Meeting begins at 10 AM cost is $18 which includes continental breakfast and lunch. Please

let me know if you would like to attend at the May meeting Claire Portmann, JeanneTakeda, Cecilia Hudnet, Mary Ward, Ana Warder and I attended the annual convention in Orlando. We received several certificates for our work last year.

Education Julie Dickson

GFWC Jupiter-Tequesta Junior Woman's Club Educational Scholarship Applications

Now Available at http://jtjwc.org/education.htm

Thanks to Ana Warder, Cecilia Hudnet, and Sheryl Molter for reviewing the high school applications with me. We chose two very deserving young ladies and they will be recognized at the high school awards night on May 19. Special thanks to Joyce Ross for opening up her home to us and for providing the delicious snacks

International Outreach Bonnie Larson

Shred-It Event

Saturday, May 31, 2014, from 9 am -12 pm at Tequesta Park on County Line Road

Why: Help support JTJWC in helping INMED Partnerships for Children - Maternal & Child Health

Donation: $5 Donation per Banker/Copy Paper Size Box

Contact: Bonnie Larson at 561.262.3686 Sponsored by: Total Shredding LLC

http://www.totalshreddingllc.com

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Corresponding Secretary Jeanne Takeda -

The deadline submissions for the May newsletter will be Tuesday, April 29, 2014 to jtakeda@fau.edu

Corrections April/May Newsletter: Please send correction(s) to jtakeda@fau.edu

Conservation Ana Warder

Save the Dates for our Road Clean-up for 2014 for the

Conservation Committee: Time & Location: 9:00 am at Corner Café in

Tequesta WHEN: On Saturdays May 10th (rescheduled

due to rainout on April 19)

September, 13

November, 15

Contact: Ana Warder at fisher1ana@yahoo.com or phone me at 561-602-7633

The Adopt-a Highway road cleanup on Saturday May 10th. We will be meeting at the corner of Tequesta Drive and US 1 in the Corner Cafe and Brewery Parking lot.

Cleanup supplies will be provided and a bottle of water.

All we need is your help! Bring friends, family.

Get your exercise and help our community at the same time.

Keep collecting your recyclables for the Resource Depot: paper towel rolls, toilet Paper rolls, meat trays, plastic coffee jugs, Fabric scraps, ribbon, eggs cartons, old wire. etc. Many things you would not even think we could recycle can be donated. Visit their website for ideas: www.resourcedepot.net

Bring your materials to the next meeting. I will take them to the Resource Depot.

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Anniversaries for the month of May…

Lori Davis May 1st

Mary Ward May 1st

Candy Koester May 21st

Birthdays for the month of May…

Candy Koester May 15th

Member to Member(s) To my fabulous Secret Pal: Thank you so much for the Valentine’s pink elephant I received, I've called him “Elphy” and the delicious chocolates, and they all were lovely gifts. Sorry, for no sent you thank you last month newsletter. Ana Warder.

To my Secret Pal: Muchas Gracias, thank you very much for the amazing and generous St. Patrick’s green bag I received from you. I loved everything was inside. The card was so cool. I would like to tell you a secret: The leprechaun hasn't given me any clue yet about who you are. Meanwhile I am so happy being your secret pal, and your close friend.

~Ana Warder

Thank you so much for the Easter goody bag that I got from you last month. I enjoyed my yellow rabbit candies and chocolates.

~ Ana Warder.

Thank you to my secret pal: for the Easter Card, Tennis Balls & Candy. I hope you have a Happy Spring & Summer, too!”

~ Julie Dickison

GFWC~JTJWC Highlights

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GFWC Jupiter-Tequesta Junior Woman’s Club General Meeting Minutes – April 8, 2014

(Pending approval at May Meeting)

The meeting of the GFWC Jupiter-Tequesta Junior Woman’s Club was called to order by President Claire Portmann at 7:10 p.m. The meeting was held at the Church of Good Shepherd on Seabrook Dr. in Tequesta. The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America was recited followed by the Junior Pledge. Past Presidents were introduced: Candy Fendel-Koester, Sheryl Molter, Jeanne Takeda and Joyce Ross. President’s Report Claire Portmann acknowledged and expressed appreciation of Mary Bergen and Cecilia Hudnet’s extra efforts in encouraging and promoting membership in the club. Claire recently attended a GWPBC meeting and thought a fun springtime theme for our May meeting would be a hat contest. Previous Minutes Because the April newsletter with minutes was late in delivery to membership, Jeanne Takeda made a motion to give members a few minutes to read the March minutes. The motion was seconded Candy Fendel-Koester. Then a motion was made by Sheryl Molter to approve the minutes of March 11, 2014. The motion was seconded by Jeanne Takeda and accepted by all members. Membership Chris Vitello was welcomed as a guest of Dixie Lee Dorsey. There were 16 members in attendance at the meeting.

2nd Vice President, Fundraising Report – Cecilia Hudnet reported that Bunco Night was a success. $1045 was raised. She thanked all who contributed with donations and time. Burrito Bros. also gave the club $112.85 which is a percentage of the sales they had from members and friends. They agreed to support the club for future Buncos and other events. Jeanne Takeda will send them a certificate of appreciation and thanks.

Sunfest – Cecilia reminded everyone that emails went out with scheduled shifts. If for some reason you are unable to attend, she will need to know at least 48 hours in advance. Additional information will be emailed regarding check in, when to report, what can and cannot be brought in, tee shirts, etc. Sheryl Molter will be responsible for the Sunfest money and reconciliation.

Treasurer’s Report – Sheryl Molter reported receipt of $1157.85 from the Bunco fundraiser and the balance in bank account is $3826.75. Corresponding Secretary – Jeanne Takeda reminded members and chairs that the next newsletter deadline submission date is Tuesday, April 29. Please submit some info to share, thank secret pals, etc.

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GFWC Jupiter-Tequesta Junior Woman’s Club General Meeting Minutes – April 8, 2014 – Page 2 of 3

Arts – Mary Bergen reported that Dixie Lee Dorsey, Karen Smith, Ana Warder and Judy Roy would run the Art Awards at the Lighthouse Gallery on April 28. She thanked everyone who made snack and drink donations. Judging will be at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 28. Conservation – Ana Warder stated that a road clean up was scheduled for Saturday, April 19 and hoped members would sign up. She also made a delivery of recyclables to the Resource Depot. International Outreach – Bonnie Larson encouraged members to connect their mobile phones to the UNICEP Tap Project during the meeting. For every 10 minutes, a day of water is available to people around the world. She asked for continued participation and involve family & friends. Bonnie gave members flyers for posting and handouts on the Shred-It Event on Saturday, May 31 from 9-12 p.m. at the Tequesta Park on County Line Road. Businesses should contact Bonnie for special arrangement. Education - A meeting is scheduled to review applications for scholarships at Joyce Ross’s home on April 15, Tuesday at 7 p.m. Sheryl Molter, Bonnie Larson, Cecilia Hudnet, and Julie Dickison will attend. Book Fairy - Claire Portmann passed out information on the Book Fairy program discussed at the last meeting. Jeanne Takeda reported she had approached a laundromat owner who agreed to try it. Public Issues – Evelyn Dolby handed out information regarding a Military-To-Main-Street program that the Village of Tequesta is starting. The Village is welcoming returning veterans with an opportunity for employment as full-time and reserve police officers. Contact information is available at the Village of Tequesta. She asked to share this with family and friends who may have veterans with interest. Public Identity – Maryann Wnukowski thanked all for their support and help with the Golden Jubilee. She stated that the order of the event was to welcome everyone. Sheryl Molter, historian, would introduce special guests, past presidents and mayors of Jupiter and Tequesta. A proclamation/declaration will be presented to the club. Time is 8-11 p.m. As for media coverage, we need pictures and a write up. Tickets ($10) were still available. Leadership – Sheryl Molter reported that at the state convention April 24-28, JTJWC would be recognized for our 50th year. On Saturday, May 17 at the Sebastian Women’s Club, the new district director, Mary Evelyn Mitchell, will be honored. Anyone interested in attending should let Sheryl know. Cost is $18 that includes continental breakfast and lunch. NEW BUSINESS Cecilia Hudnet reported through networking she felt she would be able to raise a significant amount of money for the club. She is interested in having a white party calling it “White Ice”.

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GFWC Jupiter-Tequesta Junior Woman’s Club General Meeting Minutes – April 8, 2014 – Page 3 of 3

She would like to hold it October 4 or November 1. We would have local restaurant chefs present meals and have celebrity judging. We will need sponsors and asked members to get $50 sponsorship. It’s a mingling atmosphere event. We might consider a DJ. Duration would be 3 hours. She would like to move the Wine Tasting to July. After discussion, a motion was made by Cecilia Hudnet to move the Wine Tasting to July. The motion was seconded by Mary Ward and approved by all present. Another motion was made by Cecilia Hudnet to have a White Party in October/November. The motion was seconded by Mary Ward and approved by all present. Cecilia will provide more information and details at the next meeting. Mary Ward wanted members to know that there will be a meeting on Thursday, April 10 at Jupiter Community Center regarding the All Aboard Train planned to run through Jupiter-Tequesta area and the effects it will have on the bridge and costs associated with it that may impact taxes. The Collect was recited. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. and members were invited to a social at UTiki. Submitted by Evelyn Dolby, Recording Secretary

Our Club Executive Board & Officers

President Claire J Portmann 561-676-2008 cjportmann@hotmail.com

1st Vice President Lori Davis 603-848-4746 bitsyworm@gmail.com

(Membership)

2nd Vice President Cecilia Hudnet 561-371-1975 NYC22a@aol.com

(Fundraising)

3rd Vice President Sheryl Molter 561-719-6816 moltergfwcfl@gmail.com

(Juniorettes)

Recording Secretary Evelyn Dolby 609-230-2215 edolby@comcast.net

Corresponding Secretary Jeanne Takeda 561-339-0920 jtakeda@fau.edu

Treasurer Sheryl Molter 561-719-6816 moltergfwcfl@gmail.com

Our Committee Chairs

Service Committees

Arts Mary Bergen 561-371-9098 mcbergen2@comcast.net

Conservation Ana Warder 561-602-7633 fisher1ana@yahoo.com

Education Julie Dickison 608-697-8353 romeo@maqs.net

Home Life/Public Issues Evelyn Dolby 609-230-2215 edolby@comcast.net

International Outreach Bonnie Larson 561-262-3686 happy2bhealthy@gmail.com

Non-Service Committees

Public Identity Maryann Wnukowski 561-262-4541 mac33458@gmail.com

Communications Evelyn Dolby 609-230-2215 edolby@comcast.net

Parliamentarian Sheryl Molter 561-719-6816 moltergfwcfl@gmail.com

Ad Hoc Committee Chair (Sep.2013-Apr.2014)

50th Anniversary Mary Ward 561-379-4737 ward9025@bellsouth.net

Maryann Wnukowski 561-262-4541 mac33458@gmail.com