GFWC Meeting Minutes 2024

 2024


MINUTES OF MEETINGS


March 19, 2024


Program:

A few members gathered at 11:00AM to assist Joyce in preparing the fundraiser invitations for mailing.

President Price called the meeting to order promptly at 1:00PM. 

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the Club Collect were recited and a prayer composed by Diane was read.  

Birthdays: Britttany was congratulated on her upcoming March birthday.  The hostesses for March were thanked:  Joyce, Barbara, Pat, and Teri.

Business Meeting

 


Guest Speaker:

Our March guest was Kathy Wolfe, a multitalented real estate agent who is involved in many hobbies, including being a Scout Leader and flying a plane.  Her hobbies have helped keep her grounded and “clears your head”, she stated.  The hobby she came to speak about today is Belly Dancing!  A brief history of this art form informed us that the dance was first experience in the USA at the 1892 Chicago World’s Fair by an experience Egyptian woman dancer.  Kathy explained that all the Middle Eastern countries have their own version of Belly Dancing.  Costumes, music, make up and hair pieces add to the dance with costumes being a big part of the story.  Kathy brought costumes from Pakistan and Iran to demonstrate, including a 25 yard skirt, showing how twirling it enhanced the dance movements.  Most of the bra and belt pieces have coin pieces sewn on them to make the tinkling sound associated with the dances.  Some cultures use drums as well and the beat drives the dance.  There are veil dances, one in particular tells the story of a woman preparing for her marriage.  Kathy explained about the Hoopla ,which is a performance composed of various dancers.  These are usually part of fund raising events the public can attend. Some of the members tried on the costume pieces and tried some dance movements!

Board Reports:

President's Report: 

President Price reported on the Call to the International Convention 2024 in Chicago June 28-July 1st. A new President will be installed and various resolutions will be voted on that will affect all the clubs. 

Secret sister forms were given out to all those who want to participate and this will begin in May and continue for a year. 

Contact forms were given out for new members to complete for inclusion in the handbooks which will be updated this year.  Our newest member, Vicki Gottfried was welcomed. 

Serve and Socialize Fair will take place at the Burlington Library on May 18th from 10-12.  This gives clubs in Boone County the opportunity to socialize and recruit new members.

Vice President Report:

First VP Sue reported that we will be included in a podcast the Chamber of Commerce is having in May in Cincinnati.  After our fundraiser in April, we will participate in additional Chamber events.

Second VP Lynn asked that she be advised when bookings are arranged for 2025 so she can keep track and make sure we are not double booked.

Treasurer Report:

Treasurer Bethany reported on which checks were deposited and cashed to date and handed out her detailed spread sheets for both accounts.

New Business:

Secretary Diane read a thank you letter from Abraham’s Pantry that we assisted in January.  A copy of Stroll magazine was brought in so members could see the article on our upcoming  luncheon at Triple Crown. Last month’s minutes were accepted as written.

ESO:  We will discuss the Searcher by Tana French at 6PM at the Pub in Crestview Hills on March 27th.  Our next book will be the Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Armin. That meeting will be on April 24th.  President Price will now also be the ESO state chairman.

Marlene will once again host a gathering to assemble baskets for the fundraiser at her home on April 12 at 10AM.

There was no unfinished business.

Upcoming events:

Meeting Adjourned at 1:50PM with Sharon then having an orientation session for new members.


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February 20, 2024


The February 20th meeting was called to order by President Price at 1:05pm.  This was a general business meeting with no guest speaker.  18 members were present,  including a new member, Vicki Gottfried.  Our luncheon hostesses this month were Sharon and Bethany.

Program:

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the Club Collect were recited and a prayer was written and read by Diane.  

Birthdays:

The birthdays of Lynn (2/21) and Janet (2/29) were acknowledged. 


Business Meeting

 

President's Report: 

President Price requested that the members should meet with their respective CSP committees to discuss quest speakers/projects for the year.  All slots are filled for 2024.

These are the committees with their committee heads: 

Our President announced that in March we will complete information forms for those members who would once again like to be involved with our Secret Sister Project.  The President will give out the names at the Spring luncheon and we will begin Secret Sister in May-this time we will continue for a year.

President Price will be attending the State Convention in Lexington beginning on March 21st at the Marriott.  This year’s service project is Military Missions and our club was asked to provide 250 packets of individually wrapped instant coffee packets, tea bags, crystal light and hot chocolate. NO PODS.  As our next meeting is two days before President Price leaves, we will have to bring in our donations at the March 19th meeting.  

President Price reported on our team effort at Trivia Night at The Pub where we finished in the top third and the upcoming ESO night at The Farmstand on  Februay 28.

Vice President Report:

We were also asked to donate a basket to be auctioned off as a fundraiser.  The basket should reflect our club.  First VP Sue Kozlowski suggested we incorporate our club’s flower, the white hyacinth into the basket.  As we are the only club that has a cancer non profit as our signature fundraising project, it was also suggested to have pink ribbons in the basket.  The suggestion was made to call it a Spring Renewal Basket.  Mary Pierson volunteered to help with this basket as it also needs to be completed before our President leaves for Lexington.

VP Koslowski reported on  the upcoming events at the Chamber of Commerce and the meeting she attended.   As always, a detailed description was compiled and distributed by her.

Second VP Demi reported on the upcoming Boone County Chapter of the DAR’s Tea Party to be held at  the Triple Crown Country Club on April 28th. Proceeds are to benefit the America 250 Historic Preservation Fund.

Treasurer Report:

Copley distributed her monthly spread sheet of income and expenses and collected dues and ticket money from the members for the Spring Fundraiser.

New Business:

Spring Fundraiser:  The committee will meet in early March with the events coordinator at Triple Crown to settle the menu and various details. We will assemble at the March meeting at 11:30 to send out the invitations.  Joyce procured stamps with the cancer insignia on it for our mailings.  Lisa Stenner will give the invocation and our guest speaker will be Dr. Julia Carter from the Wood  Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory in Newport. 

We should also bring in any “Bling” we wish to donate to besold for this event.

Pat Y. reported on the City of Florence having a Book and Literacy Festival on February 23rd and 24th.

Upcoming events:


Meeting was adjourned at 2:43pm.


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January 16, 2024


The January16th meeting was called to order at 12:45pm.  Our luncheon was rescheduled until after our guest speakers had completed their talk.  10 members were present at this meeting.  Our hostess was First VP Sue Kozlowski who was thanked by the President.  The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the Club Collect were recited and a prayer was written and read by Diane H.

 

Program: 

 

Laura Pierce and Sharon Fedders from the Union Presbyterian Church Leadership Team of Abraham's Pantry were our speakers.  This interfaith, no questions asked food pantry provides 3 days of meals, hygiene and cleaning products to our neighbors in need.  They have developed a system of recipes and corresponding meal prep kits by partnering with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  This cooperative system was established during the pandemic two years ago as the local need for food escalated.  The team was grateful for the shelf stable products we donated for their meal kits.

 

Birthdays: 

 

Joyce Foley. celebrated hers on January13th and Chris Sturgil will have her birthday on January 26th.

 

Business Meeting

 

President's Report: 

 

Prior to this meeting, President Price had met both individually and in a group setting with the newly installed team.

o   The President announced her agenda for 2024 which includes a celebration later in the year for the 70th anniversary of the Club.  A trip to the State Headquarters for May or June was proposed as well as expanding the club socially by adding evening meetings/activities.

o   The Advancement Committee is currently composed of President Price and First VP Sue K.

o   Contact forms were distributed and the information will be used to update the year books.

o   We will resume the Secret Sister project in March and it will continue for a year.  

o   Dues are to be paid up by March.

o   VP Sue reported on the NKy Chamber of Commerce and distributed their February Calendar.  Sue will attend the February 7th meeting- Getting the Most from Your Membership; this event and the February 28th event are free although there is a cost to attend the  other events next month.  

o   Speakers are still needed to be arranged by the committees except for February and December.

 

o   The $1,000 scholarships we award each year will be on a rotation schedule among the Boone County High Schools.

 

Treasurer's Report: 

 

o   Bethany Copley distributed a very detailed Budget Spread Sheet for 2024. Sue K made a motion to discuss the budget and Pat B seconded it.  Joyce Foley donated the funds in the Barn Quilt account back to the Club ($814.18) and was thanked for the donation.

 

o   The cost of our insurance has risen to $450.00.  However, it is hoped we can keep our expenditures and donations at the 2023 levels for this year.  A motion  was made to accept the budget and unanimously accepted.  

 

New Business: 

 

President Price requested volunteers to assist with the planning of the April 16th Spring Fundraiser at Triple Crown.   Members will gather at 9:30 AM to set up as the County Club is closed on Mondays.  President Price will meet with their Events Coordinator in February to discuss the menu.  The cost of the luncheon will remain at $40 and each member is required to donate a basket towards the Silent Auction .  The donation this year will be award to the Wood Hudson Cancer Research Facility in Newport. Sue K made a motion to accept this organization as our recipient and all accepted the motion.  

We will meet an hour early in March to prepare the invitations for mailing.  Our list should be refined by then.  

 

It was mentioned that the DAR will be holding a Tea on a Sunday in April also at Triple Crown, 

 

Second VP Lynn Demi suggested that in honor of our 70th anniversary that we extend an honorary membership to the mayor of Florence.

 

Corresponding Secretary: 

 

Diane will send a Get Well card from the members to Mary P who recently had surgery. 

 

When Triple Crown reopens in February, Diane will contact the Golf Shop manager about a donation for the Silent Auction.  Diane also contacted the editor of the monthly Triple Crown magazine about the Spring Luncheon and sent her a brief history of the Woman's Club as compiled by Joyce Foley; it should appear in their March issue.  it is hoped this may lead to a few new members.

 

Upcoming Events: 

 

January 24   ESO on January 24th at Mai Thai Restaurant at 6:30 to discuss Mr. Dickens and His Carol.

 

January 31- breakfast at The Hive at 9 AM. February 19-Trivia Night at The Pub in Crestview Hills, 6:30-8:30pm.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 2:05pm.