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BPW CONNECTION
A Publication of Business & Professional Women, Centralia, IL
Volume XLII, Issue 5
October 2014
Our 2014-2015 Officers
President
Becky Ault...........................292-4793
Vice President
Melodie Ainslie ..................495-2673
Recording Secretary
Joyce Courter....................267-5533
Corresponding Secretary
Cassie McKay ....................918-8061
Treasurer
Diana Donahoo ........ 972 839-9969
Parliamentarian
Bev Virobik ..........................532-8430
Board
Celia M. Howard/Foundation
vacant
Finance
Patty Brough ..................533-3051
Issues Management
Melodie Ainslie ...............495-2673
Legislation
Carol McCrary................532-8296
Membership
Tina Suarez ......................247-3332
Public Relations
Michele Garrison ............533-8383
Leadership/Mentorship
Mary Ann Norton ..... 532-3613
-- MEETING MINUTES -Since the complete meeting minutes
appear in the newsletter, there will
be no copies on the tables at the
Regular Meetings. So, bring your
newsletter to the meeting if you feel
you need to refer to them.
SIGN IN PLEASE!
The "sign-in" sheet is on the table as
you enter the meeting room. Please
take a second to sign it no matter
what time you arrive - it still counts!
CENTRALIA LO WEBSITE
http://www.bpwcentralia.org
FACEBOOK
http://www.facebook.com/pages/C
entralia-BPW/289618037830549
FROM THE PRESIDENT
October was filled with a whirlwind
of activities for us all. Thanks to all who
came to the Recycle Center and those
that worked the Fall Clean-up. Both of
these activities help keep our city clean.
Congratulations to Michele Garrison and
Mary Ann Dulumback for the awesome
BPW week. The Woman of the Year tea
was a great event. Congratulations to
Karen Walsh who is our Woman of the
Year. Karen couldn’t figure out who the
winner was until the last two sentences, so it was a well-kept secret.
We then moved on to the Boss of the Year, which was Rick Starr,
Director of Murray Center. There was a large crowd of well-wishers on
hand, including his boss from Chicago.
Wednesday was our day on WILY with Tootie Cooksey.
Friday was the Scholarship Salad Luncheon at the American
Legion. A Big Thanks go to Vickie McDaniel, Jayme Godoyo and Sally
Tiemann. It was a huge success and raised more money than ever
before! Congratulations to you all.
Saturday was the parade. If some of you were not there, you
missed a huge event. Because the weather was great the streets were
lined with a lot of people. It was a great night and we all had a
wonderful time. Thanks go to Peggy Beal, Eddie Veltman and Ray
Ainslie who drove their convertibles and Melodie Ainslie and Karen
Rogers who carried the banner.
Finally, I must congratulate Michele for a wonderful Tabloid! Job
well done!
Great job to all you ladies!
Becky Ault, President
GENERAL MEETING
October 8, 2013, 6:00p
Centralia Elks
Host Committee: Mentorship will be collecting for the meal ($10.00) at
the door.
Program: “Planning for Now & Later” by Jay Luse
Menu: Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Salad,
Rolls, and Dessert.
Reminder: We will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, Collect and
Birthdays at 6:00p and then enjoy dinner together. The program will
begin when the head table finishes. Those not finished eating may
continue as we enjoy the speaker.
The newsletters are available on our
website at www.bpwcentralia.org.
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LEADERSHIP/MENTORSHIP/NETWORKING
AGENDA
Welcome
BalloonFest Presentation
Donation to Library
Collect & Pledge
Introduction of Guests
Birthdays
Dinner
Program
Business Meeting
Secretary's Report
Treasurer's Report
Presentation of Bills
Correspondence
Standing Committee Reports
Bylaws
Finance
Issues Management
Legislation
Membership
Public Relations
Leadership/Mentorship
Special Committee Reports
BalloonFest
BPW Week
Scholarship Salad Luncheon
Old Business
Recycle Center
City-wide Clean-up
Bylaws due to State
Interim Board Report
New Business
Civic Luncheon
Festival of Arts
Bell Ringing
NEED A NAMETAG??
Call Tina Suarez
247-3332
Remember!! Wear your
nametag to all meetings! It
helps us to network better!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
tba
11-12
11/18
11/24
12/01
12/07
04/17/15
Bell Ringing
General Meeting
Info due to IB Editor
Civic Luncheon
Board Meeting
Festival of the Arts
Reality Store
Celia M. Howard
Celia M. Howard(1876-1950) was well known to Business and
Professional Women because of her tireless service as an officer locally,
state, and nationally. She was Illinois State President 1932-1933.
She had studied law and received a degree from John Marshall
Law School. She actually received a scholarship from Harvard Law
School but since she was a female was not permitted to attend.
The fellowship bearing her name was created at the 1948 state
Convention. At the 1949 convention a goal was set to raise $100,000. In
two years to create a trust to award scholarships to women who studied
in the field of diplomacy. The fellowship was later expanded to include
women who studied International Management, Law, and
Administration. Thousands of dollars and hundreds of scholarships have
been awarded since the fellowship inception in 1948.
Celia M. Howard is someone who we should be proud of, as an
individual who accomplished so much in her life and is continuing to
make a difference.
Our November speaker, Jay Luse, also is someone who makes a
difference in people’s lives. He helps plan the financial futures of many
in our area. He is a financial advisor the Edward Jones with eleven
years of experience who takes the personal approach in educational
saving, planning for retirement, and to help people be tax smart
investors.
Come to the November BPW meeting and leave with new
knowledge for your financial future!
Sharon Sanders, Committee member
SCHOLARSHIP SALAD LUNCHEON
FANTASTIC!!!
What more can we say for the wonderful, magnificent, super
fantastic club we have!! Total profit for the scholarship fund
this year is $3,025.
A total of 102 salads were served. You were asked to
make salads that would serve 12-15 and we know that most
of the salads served many more. Those that were unable to
make salads made generous monetary donations. These
donations were used to make additional salads and also paid for the
supplies used.
Our 50/50 raffle netted the club $404 as the winner, Sharon Cole
graciously donated her winnings to the scholarship fund. $135 was
made from the cookie sale (cookies left over from the Woman of the
Year Tea).
436 dinner tickets were presold. 44 tickets sold at door (13 were
carry outs.) 386 tickets were counted at the end of the event of which
78 were carry outs. As most of you know, the crowd was much larger
than last year. This was attributed to the warm weather, more presold
ticket sales, and fewer carry outs. (2013/280 were served)
The food became sparse around 12:15. The decision not to
purchase more salads was made as it would have taken a minimum of
15-20 minutes to get to the store, wait for the salads to be ready, get
back and serve them. From past experience, not many dinners are
served after 12:30. Please accept our apologies if you did not have the
opportunity to eat.
We thank everyone for their help and generosity in making the 2014
Scholarship Salad Luncheon a huge success!
Jayme, Vickie, and Sally
Editor’s note: A questionnaire regarding the luncheon is attached.
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Special Assignments
BalloonFest
Melodie Ainslie .......................... 495-2673
Karen Deering ........................... 318-0753
BPW Week
Michele Garrison ...................... 533-8383
Mary Ann Dulumback ............. 533-2517
Bylaws
Cassie McKay ............................ 918-8061
Choices
vacant
Club Properties
Pam McKay ............................... 533-1416
Guest Night
Jackie Gray................................ 532-0606
Lorraine Bassett ......................... 532-2892
Newsletter
Michele Garrison ....................... 533-8383
Reality Store
Sylvia Mahle ............................... 532-0545
Karen Walsh ............................... 533-1607
Scholarship Salad Luncheon
Vickie McDaniel ......................... 249-6678
Jayme Godoyo .......................... 315-2142
Scholarships
Maggie Irwin ............................... 533-1975
Website
Barb Norstrom ............................. 533-0052
BPW WEEK 2014
We cannot thank you all enough for your contribution to making
the week a huge success!
So many of you were at city hall for the proclamation and your
help with the Woman of the Year Tea was amazing and delicious.
Congratulations to Karen Walsh. This was the first year in a long time that
we held the event as a tea. Thanks to Becky for arranging for us to be at
First Christian Church. The biggest thank you ever goes to Randy Fark he was amazing – he took care of almost everything!
Centralia Estates again did an outstanding job for Business After
Hours where we announced Rick Starr at Boss of the Year. That event
too, was well attended by our members. Congrats Rick!
Next was with Tootie Cooksey on WILY. Our honorees, Mary Ann
and I were there along with our President Becky Ault.
And then the parade - thank you to Peggy Beal for driving our
Woman of the Year, to Ray Ainslie for driving President Becky Ault and
State President Pam McKay and Eddie Veltman for driving our Boss of
the Year. Thank you to Melodie Ainslie and Karen Rogers for carrying our
banner. Thank you to KACO for making the magnetic signs.
The media gave us excellent coverage throughout it all and we
really appreciate them.
It was a great, fun week! Pictures of the events are at the end of
this newsletter.
Michele Garrison & Mary Ann Dulumback
GET WELL
Sandy VanCleve
Dolores Mabry
Norma Rueter
STATE WEBSITE
ifbwc.org
Visit it often to stay informed on
happenings around the state.
WE ARE 64 MEMBERS
STRONG AND GROWING
BOARD MEETING
Monday, December 1, 2014
6:00p
Hosted by: Michele Garrison
Location: Michele’s Board Room
SALVATION ARMY BELL
RINGING
Date, time and place will hopefully
be available at the November
meeting
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RECYCLE CENTER!
October 4, 2014
Thank you to all who helped – it was a fun morning!
CIVIC LUNCHEON
Monday, November 24, 2014, 12:00 pm
Demaree Methodist Church
Tickets are $11.00
Bruce Merrell will be the guest speaker. Tickets will be available at the
General Meeting or you may purchase your ticket from any Rotary
member.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER – KELSIE BROUGH
NOVEMBER 2014
Tischa Daughtery
Peggy Beal
Beth Galicia
Jayme Godoyo
Kathy Smith
Nancy James
Bev Virobik
Vickie McDaniel
Polly Hicks
Carol Manley
11/02
11/06
11/07
11/07
11/09
11/10
11/11
11/19
11/21
11/26
HAPPY BPW ANNIVERSARY
Leona Jones
Jackie Gray
Sharon Griffin
11/1993
11/2004
11/2008
DON’T FORGET TO RECYCLE!
MEMBERSHIP DUES
It is important that you send your
check for $49.00 made payable to
Centralia BPW to:
Diana Donahoo
714 E. Calumet Apt 6 62801
DUE IN SEPTEMBER
Barbara Crain
Jayme Godoyo
Cassie McKay
Steffany Slininger
Sandy VanCleve
DUE IN OCTOBER
Carol Manley
DUE IN NOVEMBER
Ernestine Foster
Tina Suarez
Alishia Winkler
DUE IN DECEMBER
Patty Brough
Jackie Gray
Sharon Griffin
CITY-WIDE CLEAN UP
October 18th
Thank you to Carol McCrary, Alishia
Winkler & sons, and Bev Virobik for
cleaning the city streets!
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As announced in the October edition of our newsletter, Kelsie Brough
has been hired by IFBWC as a Public Relations and Marketing Intern.
She attends SIU-E majoring in Applied Communication/Public Relations
and expects to graduate in May of 2015. She is a member of Alpha Phi,
Public Relations Student Society of America and is the recipient of the
Cougar Pride Scholarship. She enjoys running, reading and would like to
find a career that slows her to travel and work internationally.
Kelsie’s contact information is:
201 Southpoint Dr. Apt. B, Edwardsville, 62023
Cell: (618) 367-0299
Email: [email protected]
Birthday: 12/16
Join Date: 10/08/2014
Welcome Kelsie!!
COMING IN DECEMBER
It is almost time for our Annual Christmas Party. Mark
your calendars now for December 10th and plan on a
fun filled evening with a $10.00 gift exchange if you
wish to participate. We will also be collecting items
for The Salvation Army, Food Pantry (CCBA), and One
Hope United. Wish lists are included in this newsletter.
KIDS HOPE UNITED PROJECT
A few years ago I started a project so that the boys and girls at One
Hope United would each receive a personal gift at Christmas. This year
there will be 38 residents. Mary Ann at the Avon store gives me a REALLY
good deal on the gifts. If you would like to be a part of this project you
can call me at 532-2892 or let me know at the October or November
BPW meeting. Your cost will be $10.00 and the best part - I WILL DO THE
SHOPPING FOR YOU!! This is a great way to let the kids know we care.
Lorraine Bassett
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FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
OCTOBER SPEAKER
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Centralia Cultural Society
December 7, 2014, 2:00p
Bronze Expressions will perform in the
Gallery at 1:30 pm. A signup sheet
will be available at the November
meeting for four ushers and four
refreshment servers. Ushers should be
there by 1:00 pm and the servers no
later than 1:15 pm. Program lasts
approximately one hour.
OUTSTANDING WORKING
WOMAN OF ILLINOIS (OWWI)
There are many great women from
all walks of life that are deserving of
this award. In order to have a
meaningful OWWI competition, we
need more than one person to be
submitted to the state level for
consideration. The application is
available on the IFBWC website. The
application
fee
is
$50
and
applications are due to Cassie
McKay by February 1, 2015.
Our guest speaker in October was Dr. Penny Gozia who spoke on
“Women’s Health Issues.”
INTERIM BOARD ATTENDEE’S
A report of the meeting will be given at the November General
Meeting.
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Centralia LO of the Illinois Federation of Business Women’s Clubs, Inc.,
d/b/a Centralia BPW
General Meeting
October 8, 2014
Becky Ault, Presiding Officer
The general meeting of the Centralia BPW was held at the Centralia Elks Lodge on October 8, 2014 hosted by
the Membership Committee, with 31 members and 2 guests (Dr. Gozia and Margie Przygoda) present.
President Becky Ault welcomed all beginning at 6:00 pm; Tina Suarez led the Collect and Tisha Daughtery led
the Pledge of Allegiance. October birthdays were then recognized. Dinner was served. New member Kelsie
Brough was introduced into the club. Melodie Ainslie introduced the guest speaker Dr. Penny Gozia who spoke
about “Women’s Health Issues”. Dr. Gozia presented all members with a gift bag. Everyone played women’s
health care bingo. The business meeting was then called to order by President Ault.
Minutes: The minutes of the September General Meeting, as printed in the newsletter, were approved
Treasurer's Report: Diana Donahoo presented the report for September. It will be filed for audit.
Presentation of Bills: None
Correspondence: No Report
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Bylaws: No Report
• Finance: Patty Brough held the 50/50 drawing which was won by Melodie Ainslie; Ainslie received
$15.00. The brag basket was passed; $35 was received.
• Issues Management: Melodie Ainslie, Chair, reported that the program for November will be “Planning
for Now and Later” by Jay Luse.
• Legislation: No Report.
• Membership: No Report.
• Public Relations: No Report
• Leadership/Mentorship: No Report.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Scholarship Salad Luncheon: Vickie McDaniel, Chair, reported on the salad luncheon.
• BPW Week: Michele Garrison, Chair, reported that the schedule for the week’s events is in the
newsletter.
She asked all members to be present at the proclamation on October 14, 2014.
-- carried
unanimously
OLD BUSINESS
• Recycle Center: October 4, 2014.
• Region 5 Meeting: President Ault reported on the meeting.
• City-wide Cleanup: October 18, 2014
NEW BUSINESS
Interim Board: Will be held in Decatur
OWWI: Applications are due by the end of February 2015.
The meeting was adjourned by President Becky Ault, with the singing of the Emblem Benediction.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce Courter, Recording Secretary
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CHRISTMAS WISH LISTS
One Hope United
Here is the list of items that are all-inclusive of the kids. If anyone is interested in purchasing for specific children, we will have
angel tree tags available as well. We usually put a tree up at the One Hope United office with those tags but I would be
happy to send them to people through the mail or bring them to BPW if that is more convenient. Here is the list:
Non-Clothing Items
• Gift cards
• Ear buds/headphones
• Art supplies & kits
• Stocking Stuffers
• Batteries
• Body wash & lotion
• Shaving cream, tooth brushes, toothpaste or other hygiene items
• Cologne or perfume
• Makeup, lip gloss, purses
• Nail polish, emery boards, manicure sets
• Hair care products
• Jewelry
• Journals
• DVDs
• Comforters, pillows, rugs, lamps, twin sheets
• Sports equipment
• Books
• Puzzle Books
• Board/card games
Clothing Items
• Pajama sets & slippers
• Socks, shoes, t-shirts
• Sweatshirts, pants
• Jackets, coats
• Hats, gloves, scarves
Salvation Army
Teen gifts - keep in mind-that we give around $20.00 per child plus stocking stuffers
•
Hoodies
•
T-shirts
•
Electronics-anything around $20.00
•
Gift certificates from fast food restaurants
•
Colognes
•
Hair products
•
Socks
•
Hats and gloves
•
Make up-lotions
•
Hygiene products•
Shaving kits
•
Men’s colognesOUR KIDS ARE NOT THE AVERAGE TEENAGER THAT GET IPODS AND COMPUTERS FOR CHRISTMAS-ANY GIFT IS A “GIFT” TO
THEM
Younger kid’s gifts - We usually have a lot of donations but any toys are great-we always need hats and glovesToys try to stay under $20.00 to keep things even.
Thanks for all you do for us-it takes all of us to provide a Blessed Christmas for the entire town.
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Salad luncheon questionnaire
Luncheon ticket questions:
Did you sell your luncheon tickets?
YES / NO# Sold ______
Did you purchase your luncheon tickets?
YES / NO
Were they used?
YES / NO
Should we raise the cost of the luncheon ticket?
YES / NO If yes, suggested price
_______
Were you okay with the eight tickets to buy or sell
YES / NO If no, suggest a number
_______
If tickets were not sold or purchased, would you be willing to make an extra salad?
YES / NO
50/50 ticket fundraiser questions:
Did you sell your 50/50 tickets?
YES / NO
Did you purchase your 50/50?
Do you think we should continue with the 50/50 fundraiser?
YES / NO
YES / NO
If no, please offer suggestion for another fundraiser at this event _________________________________
Miscellaneous questions:
If cash donation is made in lieu of making salads, should a minimum of $20 be suggested?
YES / NO
If not purchasing or selling your tickets, would you be willing to make an additional salad?
YES / NO
Do you think we should add desserts to our luncheon?
YES / NO
If yes, would you make two salads and a dessert?
YES / NO
Would you be willing to solicit donations to make additional salads or purchase salads?
YES / NO
Your thoughts on possibly offering a salad luncheon in spring as a fundraiser for the club:
Your thoughts on doing a soup & sandwich luncheon during BPW week for the scholarship fund:
Please complete and bring to next meeting or mail to Sally Tiemann, 12678 US Hwy 51, Richview 62877
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BPW WEEK IN PICTURES
PROCLAMATION
HONOREES
Karen Walsh, Woman of the Year
Rick Starr, Boss of the Year
ON THE RADIO
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PARADE
SCHOLARSHIP SALAD LUNCHEON
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