COMMUNIQUÉ NORTHWOOD WOMAN’S CLUB NEWSLETTER JULY 2020

President’s Message

Paula Austell President

I am honored to be Northwood Woman’s Club president for 2020-2021. I look forward to an exciting

and interesting year of many “unknowns” and “what-ifs.” I know the great organization we are

will continue to support our annual beneficiaries, community service projects and activities with style

and grace. Our beneficiaries are counting on us even more now than ever. With the pandemic surging

I wanted to let the membership know that your board of directors is working hard at finding new and

safe ways to keep our membership engaged, whether it be virtually, in-person or both. Our major

fundraising and alternative fundraising events have been planned. This year, as in last year, will be

especially challenging. Don’t give up hope!

The board of directors met on June 29th with approvals to continue our financial institution as North

Dallas Bank, and CPA firm as Whitley Penn, LLP. The following committees were presented and

approved: Bylaws, Communications, Philanthropy and our Beneficiary Liaisons. Cathy Dial,

Community Service Projects Director, is working with their respective chairpersons on how NWC

may still participate in volunteer opportunities during the pandemic.

Jan Folmar, Board Development Director, is seeking nominations from the general membership for

three at-large positions on her committee. Qualifications are: served on the Board at least one year

and not currently on this year or next year’s Board. Please submit your nominations to Jan at

jmftique@swbell.net no later than August 1, 2020. 1.

Even during this exceptionally challenging year our members and community supporters rose to the

occasion and made it possible for our beneficiaries to receive even more than what they were

expecting. We gave away $232,989.28!

Bonton Farms - $62,000

Bryan’s House - $62,000

Emily’s Place - $22,000

Dallas Life Homeless Shelter - $40,000

NWC Endowed Scholarship at UT Dallas - $19,000

NWC Scholarship Fund at Communities Foundation of Texas - $37,213.28

Network of Community Ministries for Tornado Relief - $10,000

North Dallas Shared Ministries for Tornado Relief - $10,000

Community Service Projects totaled $10,776

The club’s cumulative total given away is $6,259,029. WOW!

In closing, I would love to meet you, our member, so four times this year I will be hosting a “Coffee

with the President” at La Madeleine’s, 1320 W. Campbell Road, Richardson. I’m inviting up to 10-12

members to join me for coffee and danish. The dates will be September 17, 2020; November 19,

2020; January 21, 2021 and March 18, 2021. If you are interested please email your request to me

paustell@tx.rr.com and our secretary Nancy Lovnander at lovnander@sbcglobal.net. I’m looking

forward to meeting you!

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We are excited to announce that Northwood Womans Club Annual School Supply Drive is officially underway! The New Member Class will be coordinating the collection of school supplies this summer for 3 local elementary schools. The designated schools are Mitchell Elementary, Rose Haggar Elementary, and The King’s Academy. Mitchell and Haggar are located in Plano ISD and are designated as Title 1 schools, with greater than 50% of enrolled students meeting low-socioeconomic criteria. The King’s Academy is in its second year of operation and serves children Pre-K through 2nd Grade, in the Bonton neighborhood near Bonton Farms. This school is private and depends primarily on charitable support. Below is a “Wish List” of supplies requested from the Principals of these schools. They are grateful for being our chosen recipients during this very unique and needy time. At this point, please plan to deliver your school supplies during our NWC August General Meeting (Thursday, 08/27/2020). However, due to COVID-19, our events of August may look different, so please stay tuned for an update on drop-off procedures.

In the meantime, shop in person, shop online, shop for curbside pickup, just shop, shop, shop!

The next page has the school supply list so you will be ready when supplies go on sale. Just copy the page and shop from the list.

Annual School Supply Drive

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Hand Sanitizer Clorox/Lysol (brand) Disinfectant Spray Gloves (Disposable) Facial Tissue (Kleenex or any brand) Baby Wipes (Huggies or any brand) Hand Soap, pump bottles Paper Towels Gallon Size Baggies Manila Paper (any size) Construction Paper (any size, all colors) Copy Paper – white Wide Rule Notebook Paper 200 CT Plastic or Paper – 2 pocket folders with brads (all colors) Wide Ruled Marble Comp Book 100 CT Fiskars 5 Sharp Scissors Elmer’s Washable Blue or Purple Glue Stick Hand Held Pencil Sharpeners No 2 Dixon Ticonderoga (brand) Pencils Latex Free Crayola Colored Pencils Crayola Crayons 16 CT or 24 CT Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers (thick or thin) Dry Erase Markers Books (for “Drop Everything and Read” time) (short beginner’s books: Eric Carle, Bill Martin, etc) Healthy Non-perishable Individually Wrapped Snacks (pretzels, goldfish, cheez-its, animal cookies, fruit snacks, cereal/fruit bars)

*** If you are inclined to make a monetary donation toward the school supply project instead of going shopping, you have that option. We are accepting payment by CHECK ONLY as follows:

MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: NWC Charitable Fund

NOTE ON MEMO LINE: NWC School Supply Drive

MAIL TO: Betsy Winkle 4324 Creekmeadow Drive Dallas, TX 75287

A special THANKS to our New Member Class and also to Johnlyn Mitchell, for her assistance in leading this effort.

DEADLINE for ALL donations is August 27, 2020. 4.

Plans for Kaleidoscope 2021 have been finalized and our big event will take place on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. The venue will be held at the Hotel Renaissance Addison, Emerald City will provide the entertainment and the décor will be provided by Shane Walker Designs.

Kay and I want to offer a big “thank you” to all of our volunteers from last year who agreed to continue working on K21 in November. Without the tireless work of our volunteers each year, Kaleidoscope wouldn’t be the success that it has become year after year!

Thanks to all of you who have purchased tickets for our Neiman Marcus raffle. It will be held on the evening of our K21 event and tickets will be on sale at our June meeting or by contacting Carmyn Neely. Ticket sales will continue until the evening of our gala, but be sure to buy yours now before we sell out!

Of course, we will continue to accept items for our silent or live auction over the summer. Please contact Dianne Hart for information as to which committee member will be happy to receive your donation.

Wine pull donations will resume at our August meeting. All previous donations are being carefully stored until our gala by our wonderful chairpersons, Marla Golden and Diana Harris.

Be sure to put Friday, November 20th on your calendar so that you’ll be able to attend this wonderful fundraiser! After our months of being quarantined, I’m sure that we’ll all be eager for an evening of dinner, dancing and socializing!

We hope that you all will have a wonderful summer, and that you’ll continue to think of how you can help the fundraising efforts of NWC. Our K21 gala can only be successful with the help of each and every one of our members and that means YOU!

See you in August!

Dianne Hart and Kay Dube

Kaleidoscope 2021 Chairs

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ADMINISTRATION 1st VP Patty Roberts

This upcoming year, NWC will be using Track It Forward (TIF) app to record member volunteer hours. Each member will be responsible for entering your own volunteer hours into this app.

In an effort to assist you in using TIF, the Communications team will begin trainings online on Zoom and in person in August. They have also made instructional videos on the NWC website in the membership sections. (Instructions below)

If you need immediate assistance with Track It Forward on the computer or on your cell phone, please email Deneice Scott (deneice@justmoveright.com ) or Sharon Stapleton (sharon@mmlp.net) to help you.

To locate the Track It Forward page:

1. Go to www.Northwoodwomansclub.org and click on the Member Area to log in.

2. On the left side of the Member Page look to find the Track It Forward link.

3. Click on the Track It Forward link to find 3 instructional videos for members.

a. How to Log On to Track It Forward

b. How to Enter Volunteer Hours and Make Corrections

c. How to Accept an Event

Mailing the 2020-2021 Directory

The 2020-2021 Directories will only be available for pick up at the August and September General Meetings. If you are not able to attend either meeting, the directory can be mailed to you:

• Make your check out to NWC General Fund in the amount of $10.00. Write in the note section, Directory.

• Mail check to the General Fund Treasurer:

Sarah Johnson

5024 Westgrove Drive

Addison, TX 75248

• Directories will be mailed August 26th, the Wednesday before the August general meeting.

• You will receive an email to let you know it has been sent.

**Remember, you may ask a friend pick up your directory for you.

** You can check northwoodwomansclub.org to find the current information regarding general and alternative meetings, community service projects, and activities in mid-July.

Communication Bettye Stripling, Director

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MEMBER SERVICES 2nd VP Doris Knapek

MEMBERSHIPElizabeth Jenkins, Director

Our condolences to:

The family of Amy Brady, NWC member, on the passing of her husband, Jack.

The family of Janet Moll, NWC member, on the passing of her father.

REPORT ELIZABETH JENKINS CHAIRMAN ACTIVE 121 ACTIVE-73+ 165 ASSOCIATE 19 NEW 15 PAST PRESIDENTS 27 CONDITIONAL 0 SABBATICAL 0 CHARTER 2 (1 IS A PAST PRESIDENT) LIFE ___1 (ALSO A PAST PRESIDENT) TOTAL 350 PLEASE NOTIFY ELIZABETH JENKINS AT jenkinsec@sbcglobal.net IF THERE ARE ANY CHANGED TO YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER OR EMAIL ADDRESS. THE CHANGE WILL BE POSTED IN THE COMMUNIQUE.

My Program Chairs, Pat Wicker and Carey Austin (Carey has since had to resign due to personal issues), along with incoming President, Paula Austell, worked really hard the months of March, April and May securing venues and programs for the coming NWC year 2020-2021. All the programs and venues are secured, and we think we have a great lineup of speakers. There will be some familiar venues as well as a few new ones.

Hopefully we will be able to go forward with the programs, and are working on alternative plans if we are faced with delays or shutdowns due to COVID-19. Shannon Burton, who was one of the Program Chairs last year, has graciously agreed to step in and continue this year as co-chair with Pat.

Jan Ledbetter and Nancy Dent, the Alternative Programs Chairs, have their speakers and venues in place, as well.

We are looking forward to a great year for NWC and looking forward to, hopefully, seeing you all again soon.

Please notify Elizabeth Jenkins at jenkinsec@sbcglobal.net if there are any changes to your name, address, phone number or email address. The change will be posted in the Communiqué.

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Mary Mc Award

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Bettye Stripling

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Deneice Scott

Congratulations!

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ACTIVITIES Cheryl Toman, Director

ACTIVITIES CHAIRMAN PRESENTED THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES AND THE CHAIRS.

THEY WERE APPROVED AT THE JUNE 25, 2020, GENERAL MEETING. SIGN UP, FOR

THOSE WITH OPENINGS, WILL BE AT THE AUGUST 27, 2020 MEETING.

Activity Groups are created by interested NWC members. Proposals for a new group, which must include a Chairman’s name, can be submitted to the Activity Group Director who will then submit them to the Board of Directors for approval.

ANTIQUES Co-Chairs: Jan Coltrin, Rena Winfield, Betty Wilson, Pat WilliamsMeets 2nd Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. in member’s home or selected site. February will have a different time for a Valentine party, to be announced. Fee: $25.00 New members welcome.

BOOK CLUB – Daytime Co-Chairs: Linda Myers, Gaylan SappMeets 3rd Monday, 12:30 p.m. in member’s home. Group discussion or guest reviewer. Fee: $10.00 Currently filled.

BOOK CLUB – Evening Chair: P.J. Bate Meets 3rd Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. in member’s home. Group discussion. Wine and light appetizers provided. Fee: None New members welcome.

CANASTA Chair: Doris KnapekMeets 2nd Monday, 11:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in member’s home. Light lunch served Fee: None Currently filled.

CAN DO QUILTERS Chair: Cathy Dial Meets 3rd Friday, 10:00 a.m. in members’ homes. Members bring a sack lunch, dessert ~ drinks provided. January, February and April Quilt-A-Thon all day at FUMCR for Community Service quilts. Field trips and Christmas party planned. One quilt to be finished by May. Fee: $25.00 New members welcome.

COUPLES DINE OUT Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Jenkins, Yvonne Specht

Meets the 2nd Saturday evening, September – May. Some evenings will be cocktails and appetizers in the home followed by dinner at a restaurant selected by the hosts. Other evenings will consist of heavy hors d’oeuvres (Tapas Evening) and members will remain at the host home. Each month will have a host couple and co-Hosts. Fee: $50/couple New members welcome.

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DUPLICATE BRIDGE II Chair: Carol Bland

Meets 2nd Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Prestonwood Country Club. Fee: None Currently filled, substitutes needed.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE III Chair: Dorothy BjorckMeets 3rd Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at Brookhaven Country Club Fee: None Currently filled, substitutes needed.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE IV Chair: Debor Cassen

Meets 4th Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. each month at Brookhaven Country Club except November and December. Fee: None Currently filled, substitutes needed.

GOURMET LUNCH I Co-Chairs: Linda Fennell, Margie PortelaMeets 1st Friday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in member’s home. Cost is equally shared. Each member will either Host or be a Co-Host. Occasional lunch at a local restaurant. Fee: None New members welcome.

GOURMET LUNCH II Co-Chairs: Linda Ayers, Judi Hitch

Meets 2nd Friday, 11:30 a.m. Monthly hostesses plan the luncheon either in member’s home or at a restaurant. Special months include a potluck to kick off the year, a holiday party and the end-of-year May tea. Luncheon costs are paid by those attending. Fee: None Currently filled.

GOURMET LUNCH III Chair: Sharyl Weber Meets 1st Friday, 11:30 a.m. in member’s home. Three to four hostesses prepare and serve lunch. Recipes are provided, cost is equally shared. Fee: None Currently filled.

GOURMET LUNCH IV Co-Chairs: Vicki Herndon, Liz Martin

Meets 2nd Friday, 11:30 a.m. in member’s home. Three hostesses prepare and serve lunch. Recipes are provided, cost is equally shared. Fee: None Currently filled.

GOURMET LUNCH V Chair: Patty RobertsMeets 2nd Thursday, 11:45 a.m. in member’s home and restaurants Fee: None Currently filled.

GOURMET VI Co-Chairs: Judy Weigand, Jan Vaught

Meets 2nd Friday, 11:30 a.m. in member’s home with two off-site luncheons. Three hostesses prepare and serve lunch. Recipes are provided: Cost is equally shared. Fee: None Currently filled.

LUNCH BUNCH Chair: Cris Murrey Meets 3rd Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. Members determine where to lunch with each member paying for her own lunch. Fee: None New members welcome.

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MAH JONGG Chair: Marcia Messinger

Meets 1st Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. at Bent Tree Country Club. Coffee, tea and cookies provided Fee: $10 each time for non-Bent Tree members. New members welcome

OUT TO LUNCH Chair: Gabe SorrellsMeets 1st Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Members will enjoy fun and fellowship as we explore new restaurants as well as some old favorites. This is a great opportunity to get to know other NWC members. Fee: None Membership is open.

SOCIAL BRIDGE Co-Chairs: Ruth Gibson, Susie Alt

Meets 2nd Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at Canyon Creek Country Club each month except December and the summer. Participants pay for their own lunch. You don’t have to be a professional to join. Fee: None New members welcome

THEATRE GROUP Co-Chairs: Sarah Warnecke, Eleanor Casey, Alice Collerain The Theatre Group schedules theatre productions in the Dallas area. Members pay for their own tickets. Parties are held in September and May. Fee: $15.00 New members welcome.

3rd THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR Chair: Susan BurtonMembers will determine monthly venues. Meets 3rd Thursday of each month (Sept. – May) 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Enjoy “Happy Hour” and make new friends in a relaxed setting. Bring your friends, spouses, significant others and adult children. Each person is responsible for his/her own expenses.Fee: None Membership is open.

TRAVEL GROUP Co-Chairs: Judy Smith, Sharon Pope, Nancy CherryhomesMeets 1st Thursday, 12:30 in September, November, January, March or April and an end of the year party in May in member’s home. Day trips and expended trips decided by input from members.Fee: $20.00 New members welcome.

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2020 - 2021

Della Best

Carolee Blumin

Pat Bostian

Cheryl Coney

Cathy Groos

Bridgett Johnson

Joni Krieg

Debi Moses

Libba Parker

Annette Presley

Vicki Roberts

Kathryn Scoper

Kathleen Turner

Anna Wageman

Trish Weigand

We are happy to have these ladies join our club and look forward to many years of friendship. Please give them a warm welcome when you meet them.

Sharon Pope, Co Chair New Member Advisor

Alice Collerain, Co Chair New Member Advisor

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COMMUNITY SERVICE 3rd VP Betsy Winkle

Community Service Projects Cathy Dial, Director

Community Service sign-ups are typically held at the August General Meeting. Considering the challenges related to COVID-19, the sign-up process may be a little different this year, as well as how we can support our non-profit partners with volunteer hours. Details of the sign-up process will be provided in August.

Community Service Event Doris Dunkerly, Director Ann Lemmons, Assistant

Sack Hunger Food Drive

A date has been set for our annual Sack Hunger event next spring. Please mark your calendars accordingly: Thursday, April 15, 2021 Church of the Incarnation 12727 Hillcrest Rd. Dallas, TX 75230

Additional information about this event will come later.

Dallas CASA POP 2020 Due to the continuing contagion of COVID-19, Dallas CASA has made the difficult decision to change the annual Parade of Playhouses event at NorthPark to a virtual event. Several of the playhouses will still be on display at NorthPark, but all ticket sales will be done online. This is hardly the way in which Dallas CASA wanted to celebrate its 25th year of POP, but some things are obviously beyond human control.

We hope that you will continue to support Dallas CASA with your online donations this year for our wonderful playhouses. Please check out dallascasa.org for additional information on the playhouses and how to purchase tickets.

Thank you so much for your support of this wonderful organization and the vulnerable children who benefit from your generosity! Hopefully, by next year, we’ll be able to return to our normal activities and POP will again be held at NorthPark!

Dianne Hart

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CHARITABLE FUND 4th VP Pat Morrice

Creative Contributions   Amazon Smile You Shop, Amazon Gives

When you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice. Go to smile.amazon.com and choose Northwood Woman’s Club as the nonprofit of your choice   Tom Thumb Rewards

Tom Thumb Reward Card – Link your Tom Thumb Reward Card to NWC Number – 6354 and NWC can earn money for our beneficiaries. You can have as many as 3 charities linked to your Reward Card.   Kroger Rewards

Kroger Community Rewards Program – You must sign up for this program EACH YEAR! Register online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com and enter NWC’s NPO number 90210. You must have a Kroger Plus Card available at the customer service counter at any Kroger store.

American Airlines Business EXTRAA Program

This program allows NWC to earn points toward valuable traveler awards while continuing to earn AAdvantage miles for yourself. There is no reduction to your miles. Login to your AAdvantage account – click on edit account; reservation preferences then scroll to bottom of page and type in 839446 in the BOX titled Business Extra Number. “839446” is NWC business EXTRAA number. Any family member or friend can add this to their account, and NWC will receive the mileage credit. IT DOES NOT TAKE AWAY FROM ANYONE’S PERSONAL ACCOUNT.

E*Trade

Donate stock to Northwood Woman’s Club via our account at E*Trade. Contact your broker and tell her/him to transfer stock as follows: Northwood Woman’s Club Charitable Fund, E*Trade Account #3780-8324, DTC 0385. Donate stock you have a profit in and you won’t have to pay the capital gains tax.

Honor A Friend

Honor someone special with a tribute donation. Celebrate an anniversary, a friend’s birthday, or special milestones with a donation to Northwood Woman’s Club.  Your tax-deductible donation will make a lasting impact on those in the community we support.  Mail your check to the Charitable Fund Treasurer.  

Barbara Kutz, Communiqué Editor14.