NOVEMBER 2014
Editor: Leslie Davis
[email protected]
532-6604
Web Site: http://www.tcnc.org
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Monty Youngborg and his committee have put together a great slate
of officers and committee chairs to
serve in 2015. They were announced at the October meeting,
and will be voted on at the November dinner meeting. If you would like
to have a say in who is directing our
club, be sure to attend the November meeting. Nominations can also
be taken from the floor before the
votes are cast.
Speaking of nominations, there are
two very important slots still open.
They are Activities Chair (a Board
position) and Newsletter Editor (a
non-Board position beginning in
2015). Neither of these positions
are easy. I wouldn’t kid you on that,
but you will get plenty of help from
former occupants of these positions
and from other members. And these
positions are crucial to help make
our ongoing fun and activities happen. I especially encourage newer
members to get involved; it is a
great way to get to know other
members better. Activities Chair
has been shared by 2 people in the
past, so think about teaming up with
another member and taking this on.
We all have a great time, but the
club doesn’t run by itself, and it
helps when a few agree to take on
a little extra responsibility to be certain that events happen and are
planned and coordinated properly.
The slate of officers for 2015 is:
President – Bill Burnes
1st VP (Programs) – Monty
Youngborg
2nd VP (Membership) – Dana
Youngborg
Secretary – Diane Maxwell
Treasurer – John Hallam
Activities – (OPEN)
Director at Large – Lesley
Thompson
The committee chairs for 2015 are:
Ladies Lunch – Ina Belochi
Dinner Meeting – Marge Czadzeck
and Judy Hamilton
Web Director - Judy LaForce
Raffle – Leah Decker
Sunshine – Paula Kolander
Roster and Badges – Leslie Davis
Wine Tasting – Marcia VanSwoll
Men’s Breakfast – Bert Maxwell
Games Galore – Janeen Herig
Needlework – Vivian Griswold
Dining Group – Kathy O’Gorman
Newsletter Editor – (OPEN)
Leslie Davis’ 3-year term as Newsletter Editor is up. Until we find a
replacement for her, Leslie will continue publishing the newsletter, but
it’s time to pass on the job to someone new. Please contact me if
you’re interested.
To those who are leaving those duties at the end of the year, you have
our gratitude for your contribution of
time and effort to make this a better
club for all of us.
The holiday season is already here
(at least if you count Halloween).
NOVEMBER 2014 TCNC Newsletter
LADIES
LUNCHEON
NOVEMBER 5TH
Where: The Jamestown
Hotel & Restaurant
18153 Main Street
Jamestown
When: Wednesday,
November 5th
11:30 am
We will be ordering off the
menu with separate checks.
Weather permitting, we will
be dining al fresco.
Please RSVP by Friday,
October 31st, to Patti
Rittenhouse at
[email protected]
or 209-770-6390; or to
Adrianne Souza at
[email protected] or
209-694-0211.
Cheers,
Patti
Paula Kolander,
Ladies Luncheon
Coordinator
There are some fun events coming up, such as the soup cook-off
at Sonora Hills on November 15
and our annual holiday party (at
Banny’s) on December 12. I hope
to see you all there.
Bill Burnes, President
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TCNC NOVEMBER
DINNER MEETING
NOVEMBER 12th
We’re dining at Banny’s Restaurant and Bar, 17566 Lime Kiln
Road, at the Mountain Spring Golf
Club. Our next dinner will be
Wednesday, November 12th
(always the second Wednesday of
the month). The social hour begins
at 6 PM and dinner is served at 7
PM. All entrees are $27.50 per
person and include coffee, dessert,
tax, and gratuity (please note the
price change). Check-in goes
faster if you write your check before
arrival. There is a bar where you
can purchase wine, beer or cocktails. The social hour is also a good
time to buy your raffle tickets from
Dana Avila-Youngborg. Starting in
November, the raffle will be the “50
-50” format, so by purchasing a
ticket, you may win and cover the
cost of your dinner or more!
This is a buffet dinner, with the following menu.
MENU
Starter
Roasted sweet potato
and leek soup
Dinner Buffet
Garlic mashed potatoes
Sauteed green beans
Slow roasted turkey
Madeira gravy
Sage and apple stuffing
Roast pork loin
Mustard maple thyme sauce
Cranberry sauce
Vegetarian risotto upon request
(please request when you RSVP)
Please RSVP no later than 9PM
Friday, November 7th, to Lesley
Thompson by phone (preferably)
at 533-1676 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Your reservation
will be confirmed by return phone
call or email reply.
Any cancellations, additions, or
medical entrée requests must be
directed to Lesley. Please let us
know if you have medical dietary
restrictions (such as diabetes, lactose intolerant, etc, and Banny’s
will work to accommodate this) You
will be charged the full amount of
$27.50 per person for cancellation
after November 7th or no-show.
Remember to turn in your name
badges to Lesley before you leave.
Dessert
Pumpkin upside down cake
Served with cranberry walnut top
Coffee or Decaf
PROGRAM
Our guest speaker for the November 12th dinner meeting is Ron
Patel, General Manager of the
Black Oak Casino Resort. The title
of his talk is “Gaming - Here, There
& Everywhere,” which includes background and history of the Black Oak Casino Resort from 2001—2014.
Ron will also tell us about the evolving gaming industry, and today’s environment and future changes.
Ron Patel has held the position of General Manager of
the Black Oak Casino in Tuolumne since March of
2001, and is proud to have completed over 13 years of
continuous service with the Tuolumne Band of MeWuk Indians.
Over the course of his 40 years in
Gaming & Entertainment, Ron’s
career has taken him throughout
Britain, Canada and on both the
East and West coasts of the U.S.
For the past 20 years he has
worked in consultancy or senior management positions for a number of different Indian tribes nationwide.
Ron plans to further assist the Tuolumne tribe with
their destination resort, for at least the next two years.
Ron and his wife Anne have finally put down some
roots in the Mother Lode, and plan to retire in the foothills. They have two children – Ron Jr. (34) living in
Albuquerque, and Jennifer (30) living in Phoenix.
Monty Youngborg, VP Programs
NOVEMBER 2014 TCNC Newsletter
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KNITTING/
NEEDLEWORK
GROUP
Looking for more attendees!
The needlework group would love
to see some new faces. Please
join us!
WINE TASTING
Wine: Champagne
When: Friday, November 21st
Time: 6:00 pm
Bring: An appetizer to share
Where: The home of Emily and
Frank Spiteri — 10200 Bell
Mooney Road, Jamestown
Space is limited so kindly RSVP!
RSVP & directions:
Call 209-984-3579.
Marcia VanSwoll
Wine Chair
MEMBERSHIP
Judy Hamilton will host the gathering this month on Monday, November 17th, from 3 to 5 pm.
Those interested in attending can
plan to knit, crochet, embroider,
quilt, etc. with other members.
Dessert, coffee and tea will be
served during the get-together.
Judy's address is 23450 Oriole
Lane, Twain Harte. Please
contact her directly at
[email protected] or
209-586-3892 for directions and to
RSVP.
MEN’S BREAKFAST
CLUB
The Men’s Breakfast will be at the
Pine Tree Restaurant on Friday,
November 7, at 9 AM. All men are
encouraged to join in the first Friday of every
month. You
can order off
the menu and
we’ll have
separate
checks. No
reservations
required. The Pine Tree Restaurant is located at 19601 Hess Avenue in East Sonora.
Bert Maxwell is the chair for the
Men’s Breakfast Club. Please contact him at 209-588-1177 if you
have any questions.
Vivian Griswold,
Needlework Chair
GAMES GALORE
There are no new members to
report. We are currently at 104
members.
The Games Galore Group WILL NOT MEET in November or
December. In January we will resume monthly get-togethers
(evening potlucks and playing games on 4th Tuesdays) - weather
permitting. Call Janeen Herig at 209-586-4346 if questions.
Leah Decker, VP-Membership
Janeen Herig, Games Galore
ACTIVITIES FOR 2014 — SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, November 15th: Soup Cook-off - See Article on Page 4.
Friday, December 12th: Newcomers Holiday Party, 5:00 pm at Banny’s Restaurant at Mountain Spring
Golf Club. Look for the menu and more information in the December Newsletter.
Annelies Squeri, Activities Chair
NOVEMBER 2014 TCNC Newsletter
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SOUP
COOK-OFF
Coming Up!
The cost this year is only $4.00 for ONE person if you
bring a soup, and $7.50 for all others. The club will
provide the paper goods, salad, bread, and dessert.
It's time to think about
your SPECIAL SOUP
to enter in our prize
awarding contest. There will be plenty of soup for
everyone to taste; then pick the one you like the best
for your dinner. We'll have the judging forms ready for
you.
The evening will be in the capable hands of Marge
Czadzeck, so please call her for your reservation.
Appetizers are not needed this year. It would be
helpful if you can be there early for setting up, or
stay a little after for the take down.
Saturday, November 15, at the
Sonora Hills Clubhouse at 5:30
RSVP to Marge by November 8th at 586-9496 or
[email protected].
The Soup Cook-off has been well attended in past
years and great fun... DON'T MISS IT!
Annelies Squeri, Activities Chair
PLANNING A HUGE SUCCESS
AT OUR HOLIDAY PARTY
Would you like to help make our
holiday dinner more FUN? If we
had an array of fun gifts to use as
door prizes, everyone could get
involved. Hard for one or two persons to gather very many items, so
here are some ideas for you to act
on in behalf of the Newcomers'
Club. Who wouldn't want to advertise in this cheerful way?
 How about a bottle of wine that
 Check with your hairdresser or
Annelies Squeri, Activities Chair
209-586-4083
OR [email protected]
nail salon for a free service certificate.
isn't to your taste?
If each one of us comes up with
only ONE item, it will add fun and
laughter in which everyone can
participate throughout the evening.
PLEASE CALL ME WITH YOUR
DOOR PRIZE CONTRIBUTION.
 Check with your favorite restaurant for a gift certificate for two or
four.
 Donate your own time or service.
 What's in your storage that is
brand new, but you don't have a
place for?
 Ask at a store for a gift certificate, especially one that you frequent.
NOVEMBER 2014 TCNC Newsletter
SUNSHINE
From Barbara Bristow:
“Good news is that our granddaughter Annastasia after having
abdominal surgery at Oakland Childrens Hospital is improving daily.
Her surgeon is very pleased with
her progress and we don't have to
go back for 3 months. The not so
good news is that I have been having vision problems and am going
to Stockton tomorrow (October 24)
to be seen by a retina surgeon and
a cataract surgeon to see if they
can improve my vision, which has
deteriorated since last year’s check
up. I would appreciate your good
thoughts. It really has been one of
those years…”
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Report and photographs from
Steve Belochi regarding last
month’s wine tasting event at
the Furiosi's
"The wine tasting was at the Furiosi's this
past Friday (October 17th). The Pinot Noir
was served elegantly by Rex. Grace &
Paul were
gracefully hospitable! The
wine tasting
always offers a
chance to know
the hosts a bit
more, like
peeking into
their background and
sharing a few
stories of their
past. This time,
we learned that
Grace and Paul Furiosi
Grace designed
and supervised the building of their spacious and modern home, and Paul showed
us the many trophies of his cycling competitions. Lesley Thompson, Susan Page
and Ruthell Matteson shared a few chats
and laughs until late in the evening."
Tuolumne County Newcomer’s Club –
3rd Quarter 2014
Treasurer’s Report – Gina Wein
7/1/2014
Beginning Balance
CREDITS
$1,352.75
AMOUNT
07/31/14
No activity
08/31/14
No activity
09/30/14
Proceeds from 9/10/14 Auction $ 640.00
TOTAL CREDITS
DEBITS
$ 640.00
AMOUNT
07/31/14
No activity
08/31/14
No activity
09/30/14
Deposit for Sound Extreme DJ $ 100.00
(for Dec. Holiday Dinner Dance)
TOTAL DEBITS
09/30/14 ENDING BALANCE
($ 100.00)
$ 1,892.75
Steve Belochi
Lesley Thompson, Susan Page, Ruthell Matteson
Marylin Martin, Anne Jimenez, Carolyn Abbott
showing off their costumes at the October 11
Mystery Dinner
Note an email address change for Ina Belochi: [email protected]
NOVEMBER 2014 TCNC Newsletter
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Check out the
Mountain People
Organics Farmers'
Market inside the old
National Guard Armory building at the
Columbia Airport.
It is an indoor, year
around farmers market, cottage kitchen
marketplace, and buying club with a focus
on organic products.
The marketplace is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays
(only), 12 noon to 6:00 pm, 10800 Airport Road, Columbia. www.mountainpeopleorganics.com
THEATRE IN
TUOLUMNE
COUNTY
Sierra Repertory Theatre
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling
Bee” is playing at the East Sonora Theatre in
East Sonora October 24 through November 23.
Call 532-3120 or visit www.sierrarep.org for
tickets.
Stage 3 Theatre
“Greetings” is playing at Stage 3’s downtown
Sonora theatre November 14 through December 21. Call 536-1778 or visit www.stage3.org
for tickets.
TUOLUMNE COUNTY NEWCOMERS CLUB
FROM THE EDITOR
2014 Board Members
If you take any photos at
Newcomers’ events, please
send to me via email or snail
mail, and identify the event
and the people pictured. Digital images are preferred, but
I can deal with any kind. For
the December 2014 newsletter, please send in your articles and photos by November 20. Copy-ready is appreciated.
President:
Bill Burnes
1st Vice Pres (Programs): Monty Youngborg
2nd Vice Pres (Membership): Leah Decker
Secretary:
Diane Maxwell
Treasurer:
Gina Wein
Activities:
Annelies Squeri
Newsletter:
Leslie Davis
533-4334
588-9632
533-0455
559-6073
532-4864
586-4083
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2014 Committee Chairs
Ladies Lunch:
Dinner Meeting:
(3 co-chairs)
Paula Kolander
Connie Sathre
Gina Wein
Lesley Thompson
Web Director:
Judy LaForce
Raffle:
Dana Avila-Youngborg
Sunshine:
Betty & Bob Sagaser
Roster and Badges: Leslie Davis
Wine Tasting:
Marcia VanSwoll
Men’s Breakfast:
Bert Maxwell
Games Galore:
Janeen Herig
Needlework:
Vivian Griswold
Dining Group:
Kathy O’Gorman
532-7178
[email protected]
536-4297
532-4864
533-1676
536-4026
588-9632
532-5957
532-6604
532-1133
588-1177
586-4346
533-8577
588-8851
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Remember: If you move or
change your email address
or phone number, or need a
new roster or a new name
badge, contact me at
[email protected] or
532-6604.
Leslie Davis
Newsletter Editor
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