MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

I can’t believe that it’s February already, but it’s not too late to attend the events planned!Learn about female fitness at the Feminine Wellness Program, Thursday, February 8, then meet us for Chix at the Flix Tuesday, February 13 for Fifty Shades Freed. Finish the month with Craft N Chat on Thursday, February 22 where we will make tile coasters and Book Club on Wednesday, February 28!Don’t worry, we didn’t forget the little ones! Join Moms and Tots for a Fire Station tour on Wednesday, February 7 and a Valentine’s party on Monday, February 12.And there is still more to come! Stay tuned for more event announcements!

Upcoming Event

(Click on link above to see full calendar)

▪ Feb 7 Tots Fire Station

▪ Feb 8 Program Feminine

Wellness

▪ Feb 12 Valentine’s Day

Tot Party Open House

▪ Feb 13 Chix @ Flix:

50 Shades Freed

▪ Feb 22 Craft N Chat:

Tile Coasters

▪ Feb 28 Book Club: The

Storied Life of AJ Fikry

Community Outreach

Thank you to everyone who made it out to Bricks for our last fundraiser of the club year! We are still waiting to find out the donation dollar amounts for Charming Charlie and Bricks events.

President• To preside and maintain order at all meetings of the Club (All board meetings and general

meetings when there is club business to discuss) • To put all motions to a vote, not voting herself unless to decide a tie vote• To coordinate the calendar for the year & to evaluate attendance at events; decide which

events should be increased/decreased• To ensure all Club documentation is up to date (bylaws, job descriptions, position

guidelines, club forms, etc.)• To evaluate current workload among board/committee positions and decide whether

more/fewer people are needed• To work with Board on setting goals for Club year and developing a plan to reach those

goals• To forward/reply to emails received in Club email• To assist with Board/Committee Chair positions as needed• To give her signature when necessary• To supervise the use of Club property• To perform other duties as described in the bylaws• To ensure all Club documentation is up to date (bylaws, job descriptions, position

guidelines, club forms, etc)• To pick up mail at PO Box

First Vice President-Programs/General Membership Meetings• To assume the duties of the President in her absence or inability to serve• To serve as Club Parliamentarian• To arrange programs held at General meetings• To arrange the installation ceremony (May Gala)

Second Vice President - Ways & Means• To ensure adequate fundraising takes place during the year to support the Club's

finances• To fundraise for both Club activities and outside charities chosen by the Club

It’s time to start thinking about what you can do to help the club! Our club year starts in June but we need to start planning for the next club year! Please take a look at the board positions. Even if you are brand new to the club, we encourage you to volunteer to support this fantastic club. With questions, please contact Andrea at WheatonNewcomers@gmail.com

Third Vice President - Socials• To take charge of social Co-ed functions for the Club (typically the following

events) • September VP’s Choice • November VP’s Choice• January Holiday Party• March VP’s Choice • Happy Hours - two summer Happy Hours (could be planned by interest group)

Fourth Vice President - Membership• This position is busiest during the renewal period May/June/July about 4

hours/month. During the remaining months, time commitment averages around 2 hours/month.

• To coordinate the renewal process and approve new member applications• To add members to list serve and send Welcome/List Serve Guidelines and Club’s

essential information email• To maintain current membership list and file• To make membership list available for Club business as needed• To assist President with and to oversee prospective member activities• To distribute information on new members to all relevant parties within the Club• To ensure and assist all members to initiate/complete member profiles• To welcome new members and help them get started in the club• To set up a buddy system• To organize 3-4 open houses for potential new members

Webmaster• Perform website maintenance• Assist with Newsletter• Maintain event calendar• Create, administer, & analyze end of year survey

Advertising Manager (1-2 people)

• Cultivate partnerships• Manage distribution of marketing materials•Identify and submit to free and paid advertising opportunities• Create and sell Special Event Sponsorship Packages• Ensure that all information is received from Partners/Sponsors and ensure proper recognition is given• Update advertising related pages on the website, and notify Webmaster when complete

Communications Manager•Manage Club newsletter•Manage the club social media - (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest) post to group to facilitate discussions and announce events as needed•Promote the club and raise awareness in the community for the purpose of attracting new members•Assist in writing or editing marketing materials, press releases, etc., as needed

Secretary• Time commitment is approx. 1 hour/month• To request agenda items and create agenda for each board meeting and share/bring

copies to board meetings• To record board meeting notes, save on Google Drive, share with board after meeting• To handle the Club’s correspondence• To act as custodian of leases and contracts• To manage the ‘Sunshine & Clouds’ portion of the newsletter (i.e., births, people

moving, good things, bad things that members do not mind sharing)• To manage the meals for members who have had babies or experienced a death or

sickness

Treasurer (2 people required)For control reasons, the person writing checks (Accountant), should not be the same person completing the bank recs.

Accountant• Time commitment is approx. 2 hours/month• To act as custodian of all Club funds and deposits• To keep an accurate account of all receipts and disbursements• To submit all back-up to Budget person• To give her signature when necessary

Budget• To submit a budget to the Executive Board for approval• To perform monthly bank reconciliations• To file necessary documents during the Club year• File NFP 105.1/105.20 with Secretary of State at the start of club year• File Form 990-N (e-postcard) with IRS between June 1 and Oct 15• File Non-Profit Annual Report with Secretary of State before April 7• Provides a list of current board members to the Secretary of State• To submit records at the end of the year to an auditing committee consisting of a

chairperson and two members. Their findings should be promptly reported to the Executive Board & Inform the Secretary of State of the change in Club President

A huge THANK YOU to our featured sponsors! Be sure to support our sponsors.

*Please click on pictures to learn more about each business*

Please welcome our newest sponsor, Bright Horizons! Please check them out at their open house on Tuesday, February 6.

Member Referral Bonus – The member who refers the

most friends between June 1, 2017 - April 15, 2018 will

receive a FREE membership for the 2018-2019 club

year! Referrals must be new members who have never

been in Newcomers Club. Friends can try out the club

for free with NO OBLIGATION!

Drink Raffle – Please donate wine or 6 pack of

beer/spiked lemonades to ANY event and earn a raffle

ticket to win a free wine tasting to Tasting DeVine in

Wheaton! While we are not requiring minimum dollar

amount we ask that you donate quality drinks that

everyone will enjoy!

Raffles!

February Spotlight

Book Club

What is Book Club?

Book Club is a place to relax with a glass of wine, chat with great ladies,

and discuss amazing books! Books are recommended and voted on by club

members. On our website we list all of the books that we’ll be reading and

discussing each month. Additionally the website lists past books and books

recommended by members but not chosen for book club. So even if you

can’t make it a certain month, you can still find something great to read.

For the rest of the club year we’ll be reading:

March – The Last Suppers by Mandy Mikulencak

April – Cicada Summer by Maureen Leurck

May – One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid

What is Craft N Chat?Craft 'n Chat started as an opportunity to allow members to continue working on

individual projects in a shared space. The current form has evolved to feature a specific

craft each time we meet, with materials supplied. Don't be fooled, though - no

experience is required, and we have plenty of time for snacks, drinks, and chatting.

This is not your grandmother's crafting! Past crafts include holiday button cards,

bracelets, painted cork pumpkins, sequined ornaments, and yarn-wrapped wine bottles.

Our next event in February features DIY tile coasters with custom designs, and we'll be

building our own terrariums or mini succulent gardens in April.