105th GFWC New England Region Conference October 31, November 1 & 2, 2014 Sheraton Burlington Hotel, Burlington, Vermont Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Beverley Pallmerine, GFWC NER President “Living the Volunteer Spirit – Together with Respect, Enthusiasm, and Kindness” Conference Theme: “Moonlight in Vermont” Dear Federation Friends, Another year has come and gone! Some of us have been together in the months past, but many of us look forward to our time together in the fall. We hope you will come to Burlington to share, learn and enjoy your Federation experience. The Vermont Federation has many things planned for your enjoyment. There will be a spot on the registration form to note if you are a first time attendee. If so, you have earned 10 $1.00 vouchers to use at the Marketplace! The Sheraton Burlington Hotel has donated a gift certificate for a one night stay plus breakfast for two at a future time. Any member who registers for both Friday and Saturday night at the hotel is in the drawing. A Halloween Costume Party is scheduled for Friday night. What do we think of when we hear Halloween? UNICEF of course! There will be collection boxes at the dinner tables. So save your change! There will be prizes for the prettiest, scariest, most original and maybe a new category! The entertainment that night is DJ Mike and Karoake! Now that’s a party! 1 105th GFWC New England Region Conference October 31, November 1 & 2, 2014 Sheraton Burlington Hotel, Burlington, Vermont As you know, each year each State Federation may have a table to sell not more than two items. Please notify Joyce Lindamood at [email protected] if you would like a table. The Region will be having their annual Basket raffle. Each state will donate a filled basket that will be raffled. Tickets will be $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. The theme this year is “Morning, Noon and Night.” Also there will be our 50/50 raffle. The Lund Family Center in Burlington, VT shares some of the same hopes and dreams we do as clubwomen. Their three main goals are reducing child abuse and neglect, preventing teen pregnancy, and ensuring every child has a loving family and secure home. GFWC of Vermont suggests you visit the Lund Family Center website www.lundvt.org to see the complete story and kindly asks that you consider a gift card donation that will certainly be appreciated. Some suggestions are Walmart, K-Mart, Walgreens, and TJ Max. GFWC Vermont has negotiated meal prices with you in mind. The dinners will be lunch size portions that help keep the cost down. Consider arriving in time for the Friday tour. At 9:30 a.m. the bus will pick up at the hotel for a tour of the Shelburne Museum and Winery. Lunch will be on your own at a nearby restaurant. There is a separate registration form for this – please mail it to Joyce Lindamood. A bonus for everyone! Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 2, so we get an “extra” hour at our conference! Please come to Vermont and enjoy our Federation time together. Together ~ Living the Volunteer Spirit, Beverley Pallmerine Beverley Pallmerine GFWC NER President State Presidents: Please do not forget your state flag, flag stand, and white gloves. To all who are giving a report: Please bring two copies – one for the NER Secretary and Additional NOTES: one for the NER President! To everyone: Bring extra money for raffles and chances to win, plus to shop in the Marketplace – GFWC, state, and vendor tables with lots of great things! 2 105th GFWC New England Region Conference October 31, November 1 & 2, 2014 Sheraton Burlington Hotel, Burlington, Vermont Tentative Agenda Thursday, October 30, 2014 6:00 p.m. Dinner. All attendees are welcome. Restaurant TBD. Friday, October 31, 2014 9:30 a.m. Shelburne Museum and Winery Tour – Lunch on own. See attached form for details. 1:00-5:00 p.m. 12:00-5:00 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Registration Table Open Exhibit Hall/Marketplace Open Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Social Gathering (Cash Bar) (Remember the evening is a costume event!) Processional Formation including all NER officers and Past Presidents; all state of Vermont officers and Past Presidents 7:00 p.m. GFWC Vermont State Night: Flash Light Dinner (Collection - UNICEF at tables / Costume or Cocktail Attire) Introductions, Welcome and Greetings Expression of Thanks Dinner Speaker: Babs Condon, GFWC International President Entertainment: DJ Mike from Top Hat Entertainment. An evening of Karaoke! Awards for the Costume Party Vermont State Night Reception Saturday, November 1, 2014 7:00-10:00 a.m. (Breakfast available in hotel restaurant) Registration Table Open 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Marketplace and Exhibits Open 9:00-10:00 a.m. 10:00-10:15 a.m. Official Opening of the 105th GFWC New England Region Conference (Business Casual Attire) Processional of State Presidents and Director of Junior Clubs, and NER Officers Call to Order Thought for the Day Presentation of Colors National Anthem / Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America Introductions Welcome, Response Session Business Stretch Break – Exhibit Hall/Marketplace Open 3 105th GFWC New England Region Conference October 31, November 1 & 2, 2014 Sheraton Burlington Hotel, Burlington, Vermont 10:15-11:45 a.m. 125th Anniversary Celebration Membership Leadership Communications Capital Campaign Fundraising Resolutions/Legislation Juniors Special Project: Advocates For Children Announcements Noon-2:30 p.m. Starlight Lunch Expression of Thanks Lunch Speaker: Sheila Shea, GFWC President-elect Speaker: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Women Helping Battered Women- Emily Fredette Questions and Answers 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Stretch Break – Exhibit Hall/Marketplace Open 3:00 – 5:00p.m. Presentation of gift cards to Lund Family Center Shot @ Life GFWC Signature Project LEADS Presentation International Liaisons 6:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Social Gathering (Cash Bar) Processional Formation NER Officers, Past NER Presidents and GFWC Officers 7:00 p.m. GFWC NER Moonlight Dinner (Cocktail Attire) Processional Welcome Introductions Expression of Thanks Dinner 8:30 p.m. Conference Co-Chairmen: Joyce Lindamood 802-885-4690 [email protected] Dee Beckman 802-672-6071 [email protected] Entertainment: Gypsy Reel – A Celt Band that Rocks! New England Region Reception Sunday, November 2, 2014 8:00 a.m. – Noon Sunlight Breakfast Remembrance Reports: State Presidents and Director of Junior Clubs Invitation to 106th GFWC New England Region Conference Adjournment of the 105th GFWC New England Region Conference 4 105th GFWC New England Region Conference October 31, November 1 & 2, 2014 Sheraton Burlington Hotel, Burlington, Vermont MEAL RESERVATION FORM Name: __________________________________________________________________ Name Desired on Name Tag: ___________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________________ Telephone: Daytime: _________________________ Evening: ________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________________________ State Affiliation: _______________ Highest Current Office:____________________________ [ ] GFWC Officer [ ] GFWC Chairman [ ] NER Officer [ ] NER Chairman [ ] State Officer [ ] Club President [ ] Club Member [ ] Booster [ ] Guest Previously attended a GFWC New England Region Conference? [ ] Yes [ ] No Thursday: I am planning on attending the optional dinner at 6 P.M. (Location TBD) [ Friday: Vermont State Night Banquet [ ] Turkey Dinner [ ] Steak Dinner [ ] Tortellini (Vegetarian) ] yes [ ] no $ 35.00 $ 35.00 $ 35.00 $_________ $_________ $_________ $ 23.00 $_________ $ 23.00 $_________ Saturday: Banquet [ ] Baked Scrod [ ] Pork Loin [ ] Lo Mein Noodle (Vegetarian) $ 38.00 $ 30.00 $ 35.00 $_________ $_________ $_________ Sunday: Breakfast [ ] French Toast and Bacon (plated) $ 22.00 $_________ Saturday: Luncheon: [ ] Squash Soup, Spinach & Strawberry Salad With Breast of Chicken [ ] Vegetarian (TBD) Total Meals: $_________ Please note any food allergies or special dietary restrictions __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Please…Make Check for Meals Payable to “GFWC/VT” A separate Meal Reservation Form and Medical Information Form must be sent for each attendee; and both forms, mailed together along with your check for Meals, are to be received no later than October 15, 2014. Send forms to: Joyce Lindamood PO Box 92, Springfield, VT 05156 Contact Information: phone 802-885-4690; E-mail: [email protected] ****No refunds will be granted after _October 20, 2014 **** 5 105th GFWC New England Region Conference October 31, November 1 & 2, 2014 Sheraton Burlington Hotel, Burlington, Vermont CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM Name: __________________________________________________________________ Name Desired on Name Tag: ___________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________________ Telephone: Daytime: _________________________ Evening: ________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________________________ State Affiliation: _______________ Highest Current Office:____________________________ [ ] GFWC Officer [ ] GFWC Chairman [ ] NER Officer [ ] NER Chairman [ ] State Officer [ ] Club President [ ] Club Member [ ] Booster [ ] Guest REGISTRATION FEE: $10.00 per person for full Conference [ ] $10.00 $5.00 per person for one day or part thereof [ ] Friday 10/31 [ ] Saturday 11/1 [ ] Sunday 11/2 [ ] $ 5.00 Total Registration Fee $________ All members of the six New England State Federations are eligible to attend and vote. GFWC Booster members are required to register and do not pay Registration Fee Guests are invited to attend tours and meal functions. Please…Make Check for Conference Registration Payable to: “GFWC New England Region” A separate Conference Registration Form must be completed for each attendee and mailed with your check by October 15, 2014 Send form/s and check to: Lorraine Gorham, 19 Joanne Drive, Holyoke, MA 01040 phone 413-534-1318; E-mail: lorraines352aol.com *** No refunds will be granted after October 20 , 2014. *** 6 105th GFWC New England Region Conference October 31, November 1 & 2, 2014 Sheraton Burlington Hotel, Burlington, Vermont MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM Name: __________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________________ Telephone: Daytime: _________________________ Evening: ________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________________________ Who to Contact in an Emergency: Contact Name: ____________________________________________________________ Contact Address: ___________________________________________________________ Contact City/State/Zip: _______________________________________________ Contact Telephone: Daytime: _________________ Evening:__________________________ Relationship to Registrant: ____________________________________________________ Special Medical Needs:______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Allergies: ________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ A separate Medical Information Form and Meal Reservation Form must be sent for each attendee; and both forms, mailed together along with your check for Meals, are to be received no later than October 15, 2014. Send forms to: Joyce Lindamood, PO Box 92, Springfield, VT 05156 phone 802-885-4690; E-mail: [email protected] 7 105th GFWC New England Region Conference October 31, November 1 & 2, 2014 Sheraton Burlington Hotel, Burlington, Vermont HOTEL INFORMATION Sheraton Burlington Hotel 870 Williston Road, Burlington, Vermont 05403 For Reservations call: 888-627-7125 or 802-865-6600 Refer to “General Federation of Women’s Clubs” or “GFWC” The Room Rate is $139 plus tax for single/double/triple or quadruple occupancy. Reservations should be received by the hotel no later than October 7, 2014 for availability of rate. Early reservations are encouraged! Check-in Time: 3 p.m.; Check-out Time: 11 a.m. Rooms must be guaranteed to an individual credit card or by advance deposit. The cancellation policy without penalty is notification 7 days prior to the day of scheduled arrival. If you do not stay the number of days you have reserved without 7 days prior notice, you will be charged. No more than 2 rooms may be reserved on one credit card without advance payment. Emergencies will be considered on an individual basis. Shuttle service is available from the airport and from the Amtrak station in Essex Junction. Prior arrangements required, call hotel phone number listed above. There is ample parking in the hotel lot. Hotel Amenities: 100% non-smoking guest rooms include iron and ironing board, coffee and tea maker, phone jacks, video check-out, High Speed Internet Access (for a fee in guest room and free in lobby), flatpanel 32-inch TV screens. There is also an indoor pool and a fitness center! DIRECTIONS: FROM THE SOUTH: FROM I - 89 NORTH, TAKE EXIT 14W, HOTEL ON THE RIGHT FROM THE NORTH: FROM I - 89 SOUTH, TAKE EXIT 14W, HOTEL ON THE RIGHT 8 105th GFWC New England Region Conference October 31, November 1 & 2, 2014 Sheraton Burlington Hotel, Burlington, Vermont TOUR AT NEW ENGLAND REGION CONFERENCE OCTOBER 31st, 2014 9:30-2PM EXPLORE THE TICONDEROGA SHIP VISIT THE PIZZAGALLI ART MUSEUM IMPRESSIONISTS PAINTINGS HAVE LUNCH AT THE MUSEUM CAFÉ OR FOLINO’S PIZZA/SALAD/BREWERY ON YOUR OWN TOUR THE WINERY AND TASTE 11 DIFFERENT WINES VISIT THE ELECTRA HAVEMEYER WEBB MEMORIAL BUILDING (lunch is not included in the price of the tour) TOTAL COST FOR TOUR INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION $43.00 Tour will be limited in number so you may register early by sending check to GFWC/VT c/o of Joyce Lindamood, P.O. Box 92, Springfield, VT 05156 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Registration Form: TOUR AT NEW ENGLAND REGION CONFERENCE NAME_____________________________________________ CLUB______________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER___________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS___________________________________ CHECK FOR $43 ENCLOSED made out to GFWC OF VT c/o Joyce Lindamood P.O. Box 92 Springfield, VT 05156 [email protected] You will receive email (or phone if no email is available) confirmation that you are on the tour or the waiting list. There can be no refunds in case of your cancellation unless someone on the waiting list steps up. 9
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