WELCOME CLUB OF HENDERSON COUNTY
DECEMBER 2014
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
It’s hard to believe that 2014 is quickly coming to an
end. With the anticipation of holiday traveling, family
gatherings and all the preparation that goes along with
these activities, I hope you enjoy them and stay happy
and healthy.
During 2014 your Board revised the Constitution, ByLaws and Standing Rules for Welcome Club. The
members in attendance at our General Meeting
approved these changes and the revised information
will be published in the 2015 Membership Directory. All
members who renew and new members who join
Welcome Club by December 31, 2014, will be included
in the Directory, as well. The 2015 Membership
Directories will be mailed to all renewing and new
members in February.
On October 21 Welcome Club held our first combined
Coffee and Conversation and Annual Meeting at the
Hendersonville Historic Courthouse. This event,
suggested by one of our members, was well attended.
Many good ideas were suggested which will be
discussed at upcoming Board meetings. A vote was
taken and members in attendance unanimously elected
for a 2 year term, 2015 - 2017, President, Harriet
Stafford, Treasurer, Diane Fitzgerald and Membership
Chair, Sue Hatch. To round out the Board, the following
appointed positions are: Mary Boteilho, Charity Liaison
and Leah Cosoi, Shadow, Betsy Tibbs, Newsletter Editor.
Lorraine Greco, Coffee and Conversation chair, has
agreed to continue in this position for 2015. Thanks to
Ingrid Mahler for her contributions as co-chair during
2014. The combined meeting culminated with a raffle
and a $25.00 gift certificate to Day in the Country was
won by Nancy Chiarenza.
Your Board has discussed the issue of having speakers
at Coffee and Conversations. It was decided to not have
any speakers as members enjoy coming to Coffee and
Conversations to visit and eat.
The Holiday Luncheon on December 5 is filled up. This
event has limited seating, so if you want to attend
contact Patty Small to see if you can be on the waiting
list. See the flyer in this newsletter for additional
information. In addition to a 50/50 raffle, each
attendee who brings a donation to Books for Good will
be entered into a separate raffle and an opportunity to
win a special gift bag. Please bring a book, CD, VHS
tape or DVD which will help our 2014 Charity, Feed the
Kids Coalition.
The last Coffee and Conversation of the year will be on
December 16, 10:00 AM at the home of Lorraine Greco.
Please see the separate article in this newsletter for
more details.
Remember the place to find out what’s going on in
Welcome Club is our web site. Log on to
www.welcomeclubhc.org for all the latest news and
information you need.
Happy Holidays to all,
Harriet
The Charity Corner
By Mary Boteilho
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
1
2
5
5
7
7
9
10
11
11
13
17
20
22
22
23
24
27
EJ Meyer
Nancy Warlick
Nancy Herzog
Patricia Shub
Terry Goodfield
Francine Varady
Linda Bowman
Nan Hess
Ann Lazarus
Diane Tokarski
Vicky Hanesworth
Ingrid Mahler
Betsy Tibbs
Cyndi Buhr
Kim Rogers
Cynthia McCurdy
Peggy Garnier
Rosemary Gess
As we near the end of 2014, it has been a great
pleasure in getting to know another local Charity
and providing financial assistance to Feed The Kids
Coalition. As of the end of October, our total
combined financial and in-kind gifts was $ 2,435.00.
Due to Welcome Club's efforts in providing books,
original CD's and VHS tapes, a check in the amount
of $ 79.46 was presented to FTKC from Books For
Good.
Welcome Club will continue to collect books,
original CD's and VHS tapes at our Holiday
Luncheon on December 5th. PLEASE remember to
bring your donations to the final event for 2014. For
members who bring a donation to the Holiday
Luncheon, you will receive one entry for a "special
raffle prize" drawing. A collection box will be
available for your donations. This is such as easy
way for each of us to contribute to the financial
success of Feed The Kids Coalition. As always, I
want to thank each and every member for their
continued support of our annual Charity.
The slate of Charities for 2015 and a description of
these Charities is found on your renewal
membership application. In order for your vote to
count, you must renew no later than December 31,
2014.
With 2014 drawing to a close and our club members
prepare for their holiday traditions and
celebrations, "May love and laughter light your
days, and warm your heart and home. May good
and faithful friends be yours wherever you may
roam".......- Irish BlessingAny comments or questions, contact Mary
Boteilho, Charity Liaison at
[email protected].
WELCOME CLUB
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM 2015
AND
NEW MEMBER FORM 2015
Please PRINT all information
Date
First Name
Last Name
Mailing Address
City
Home Phone
State
Zip
Cell Phone
(You may list one or both numbers. If you list both, but have a preference as to
which number WC members should use, please asterisk the preferred number.)
Spouse’s Name
Formerly From
E-Mail
Month/Day of Birth
NEW MEMBERS ONLY
At this time I am interested in:
Boggle
Fun ‘N Games
Book Clubs
Luncheon 8’s
Bridge
Witty Knitters
Canasta
Rummy Q
Coffee & Conversation
Scrabble
Evening Socials
______Mah Jongg ______ Mexican Train Dominoes
______ Hand & Foot
______ Other ______________________________
Please make your selection and vote
for one of the following Charity
Nominations for 2015:
______ Only Hope WNC, Inc.
_____ St. Gerard House
______ The Healing Place
(See descriptions of each nominated
charity following this form.)
ANNUAL DUES for the calendar year are $20.00 per year.
AMOUNT INCLUDED: _______________ CHECK NO. ____________DATE_____________________
NEW MEMBERS ONLY
HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US?
_____ Friend/Member
_____Welcome Club Brochure
_____Realtor
_____Visitor’s Center
_____Newspaper
_____Other _______________________
Please complete and mail the entire form, along
with your check payable to Welcome Club to:
Jan Hexdall
259 Willow Place Circle
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Phone: 828-696-1724
Email: [email protected]
Nominated Charities for 2015
Only Hope WNC, INC--is a non-profit program which aids the close to 300-350 homeless students in
Henderson County. In 2009 a group of concerned citizens came together for the purpose of fighting against
youth homelessness. Five years later, their passion has grown into a full on assault. Their mission is to promote
the value of education, honor individuality and diversity, nurture respect for self and others and provide hope
for young people in need. Services that are offered include; basic necessities (soap, toothbrush, canned goods),
school supplies (throughout the year), assistance funding (gas for the car, clothing for a job interview, class
dues) and emergency housing. In the event a student is left out in the cold, Only Hope provides temporary
housing for 1-2 nights in a hotel. The long term plan is to build a Dream Home, where homeless teens can
come and feel safe.
St Gerard House--.is a non-profit foundation offering evidence-based treatment for individuals with ASD,
learning disabilities, developmental delays, and behavioral health needs. In addition, they provide training,
consultation, and support for families, educators, institutions, and any others involved with the treatment or care
of these individuals.
St. Gerard House is comprised of a school and resource center for children with autism and their families.
Offering parent and sibling support groups, behavior assessments, nutritional consultation, and training for
parents, educators, and professionals.
The Healing Place--.is a non-profit program providing specialized services in English and Spanish to help men,
women and children of all ages, in Henderson County, recover from sexual violence; including rape, sexual
assault, child sexual abuse. All services are free and confidential and include: Crisis intervention, Hospital
accompaniment, Counseling, Case Management, Court Support, Victims Compensation, Therapeutic
Intervention and as well as a Parenting Series to non-offending parents. The Healing Place manages a 24 hour
crisis hotline. Last year the agency served 1,065 individuals in Henderson County. Forty-one percent were
children and 59 percent were adults. Of the individuals served last year, 97% of the victims knew their offender.
The Healing Place has seen a 50% increase in the need for their services in just four years.
Here are some pictures from our Annual Meeting – the first ever combined with a Coffee and Conversation!
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING?
BOWLING
BRIDGE
BRUNCHES AND LUNCHES
BUNCO(BUNKO)
MAH JONGG
COUPLES PINOCHLE
TENNIS
OTHERS ARE TOO!!
CONTACT SHARON MCGREEVY
TO FIND OUT HOW TO START A GROUP TO MEET YOUR INTERESTS!
697-0977
[email protected]
BOGGLE
GROUP
Third Thursday
CHAIR
Linda Holt, 698-6670
HOSTESS
Mary Newsom,
692-7059
DATE/TIME
18 Dec 2014
1:30pm
GROUP
Second Tuesday
Book Bugs
Ladies of the
Evening Book
Club
Page Turners
Book Club
Blue Ridge
Readers
Ravenous
Readers
Rambling
Readers
CHAIR
HOSTESS
Sue Hatch
890-0151
Rose Marie Puncke,
777-6832
Suzanne Green
Jan Scott
230-4039
Betsy Robson
595-4958
Susan Aronowitz
Bennie
Santistevan
Betsy Robson
Patricia Shub
Marcia Hecht
954-208-4600
Jan Kaiser, 973-219Barbara
6205
Andrews
[email protected]
DATE/TIME
BOOK/AUTHOR
9 Dec 2014
10:00 am
15 Dec 2014
7:00 pm
The Rosie Project
Graeme Simsion
Sum it Up!
Pat Summit
11 Dec 2014
1:30 pm
10 Dec 2014
1:30 pm
Invention of Wings
Sue Monk Kidd
Bright and Distant
Shores
Dominic Smith
Sing You Home
Jodi Picoult
Liar, Temptress,
Soldier, Spy
Karen Abbott
8 Dec 2014
1:00 pm
3 Dec 2014
1:30 pm
HOLIDAY COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
The December Coffee and Conversation will be the last one for 2014
and will be held at the home of Lorraine Greco.
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
RSVP:
Tuesday, December 16
10:00 am
The home of Lorraine Greco
No later than 14 December to either Ingrid
Mahler ([email protected]) or Lorraine Greco (6938281 or 516-456-5790)
Co-Hostesses:
Lucy Cumston, Rosemary Gess, Rita Klein, and
Lenore Towe
Directions to Lorraine’s home: Address: 3 Shadow Brook Drive, Flat Rock, 28731.
From downtown Hendersonville, take 225 south towards Flat Rock Playhouse. Once
you pass Kenmure, travel 1.2 more miles. Entrance to Shadow Brook will be on your
left. If you reach Cobblestone Village or the Zirconia Post Office, you have missed
the turn off. Once you are in Shadow Brook, Lorraine’s home is on your left at 3
Shadow Brook Drive. You can park in the driveway or on Shadow Brook. If you
park on Shadow Brook, please be sure that you do not BLOCK ANY DRIVEWAYS.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW FOR 2015
COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONS
17 FEB
21 APR
16 JUN
18 AUG
20 OCT
15 DEC
FUN ‘N GAMES
CHAIR
Lynne Stafford, 696-1581
HOSTESS
DATE/TIME
Does not meet Nov/Dec/Jan
HAND AND FOOT
CHAIR
Lenore Towe, 435-1184
HOSTESS
DATE/TIME
Please contact Lenore
Ace Hardware, Cuppy’s
TBA 12:30pm
LUNCHEON 8’S
CHAIR
HOSTESS
DATE
Terri Gibson, 699-5502
Terri Gibson
Does not meet Dec/Jan
MAH JONGG
CHAIR
HOSTESS
DATE/TIME
Lenore Towe, 435-1184
Lenore Towe
Every Tuesday, 12:30pm
Mary Boteilho 595-2769
Rotates each week
Every Monday, 1:00 pm
Nancy Herzog, 693-8625
Henderson County Activities Ctr
708 South Grove Street
First & Third Monday, 1:30 pm
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEARNING TO PLAY MAH JONGG?
BEGINNING CLASSES ARE NOW BEING ARRANGED. IF YOU ARE
INTERESTED IN LEARNING THIS FUN GAME, PLEASE CONTACT
SHARON McGREEVY AT 697-0977 OR AT [email protected]
T0 SIGN UP!!
MEXICAN TRAIN
CHAIR
LOCATION
DATE/TIME
Michele Hyde, 237-2040
Michelle’s home
5 Dec 2014, 1:00 pm
RUMMY Q
CHAIR
LOCATION
DATE/TIME
Nancy Chiarenza,
[email protected]
Nancy Chiarenza
Ace Hardware, Cuppy’s
12 Dec 2014, 1:00 pm
CHAIR
HOSTESS
Nancy Herzog, 693-8625
Clubhouse at the Oaks
NOTE: Please let Sharon know if
You will be attending or not
Ace Hardware, Cuppy’s
DATE/TIME
2 Dec 2014, 1:30 pm
WITTY KNITTERS
CHAIR
Rhoda Galvani, 551-4679
HOSTESS
DATE/TIME
Holiday Luncheon
Date/time TBD
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
Membership VP: Jan Hexdall, 696-1724, [email protected]
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP CLARIFICATION NOTE:
We currently have 168 members and we have many with the same, or similar
first names – which isn’t surprising for a group of 168 women! We have 9 Nancy’s,
9 Sue’s or Susan’s, 8 Barbara’s, 7 Linda’s and even 5 Betsy’s! But, for the first time
in our history, we have two women with both first and last names the same!!
In order to minimize the confusion that may result from this unusual situation, the
following repitition of these two members information is provided for your clarification.
Barbara Andrews
260 Sugar Hollow Road
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Home: 697-0833
Cell: 230-8954
Spouse: Don
DOB: 30 Nov
Formerly: KS
[email protected]
Barbara Andrews
800 Summit Farm Lane
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Home: 891-1985
Cell: 699-0500
Spouse: Robert
DOB: 11 Jan
Formerly: OR
[email protected]
DECEMBER 2014
SUN
CMON
TUE
1
7
14
Mah
Jongg (2)
8
Book Club
Mah
Jongg
15
Book Club
Mah
Jongg(2)
WED
2
THUR
3
Mah Jongg
Scrabble
9
Book Club
Mah Jongg
16
Book Club
Mah Jongg
HOLIDAY
COFFEE AND
CONVERSATION
4
Book Club
FRI
SAT
5
6
12
13
HOLIDAY
LUNCHEON
10
Book Club
11
Book Club
17
18
Boggle
19
20
24
25
26
27
Rummy Q
HANUKKAH BEGINS
21
22
Mah
Jongg
23
Mah Jongg
CHRISTMAS DAY
KWANZAA BEGINS
28
29
Mah
Jongg
30
31
Mah Jongg
NEW YEAR’S EVE