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Quota International of Fort Lauderdale
The Chatterbox – February 2014
56th ANNUAL FASHION SHOW
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
Fashions by Patchington
Fashions by Patchington
Featuring Award Winning Author Wendy Kupfer
Let’s Hear it for Almigal
Speaker Laura Van Epps
By Sheila Morris and Carol Zeber A teacher in the migrant education program for seventeen years, Laura teaches the Pre-K class of twenty migrant workers’ children at Markham Elementary School. Of the thirty-two classes in the State, Laura’s was chosen as the very best. One of Laura’s goals during the school year is to teach the 4-5 year-olds English. She brought a couple of the handwriting books the club purchased this year for the children, which she uses as an aid in teaching the children. Giving her presentation with much emotion Laura told the Club she feels blessed to be doing this job. She recalled some of the many things QI of Fort Lauderdale has done for the children over the years. Her passion for her job and for the children who are so important to her was very evident and she expressed her gratitude for the help the Club has given.
During the Q&A after Laura’s talk, it was found that a number of the children in the class and those that she tutors really need socks and underwear. She was asked by the members and has responded with a list of those children, what they need and sizes. An assignment sign-up sheet will be available shortly.
STEP UP TO FASHION WITH QUOTA where Service has always been in style!
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Quota Speaks to Rotary
By Sheila Morris Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale North Beach
Waggin’ Wheel Newsletter
We were all glad to see Carol Zeber today – for a number of years she was our Club Executive Secretary and today was our Guest Speaker. Carol is currently President of Quota International of Fort Lauderdale and she spoke about the history of Quota International and about the wonderful work being done by the local club. Quota International was founded in 1919 and is the oldest international women’s service organization, with clubs in thirteen countries worldwide. Quota’s mission is giving aid to disadvantaged women and children and the deaf and hard of hearing. Quota International of Fort Lauderdale has been providing service to the community and the world for fifty-eight years and Carol thanked our club for the generous donations given to help continue these projects. She gave a Power Point presentation detailing the many services provided by QI Fort Lauderdale including the annual backpack project for God’s Little Lambs, Signing Santa for the deaf children at Tamarac Elementary, annual scholarships for deaf students, and the new Listen Up! Turn It Down! program – a presentation given to elementary school children teaching them the permanent damage that can be done to their hearing by listening to loud music.
JR. QUOTA “PEEPS” MADE VALENTINE BAGS FOR THE MIGRANT CHILDREN
Next Meeting
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
6:00 pm Social Time 6:45 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Meeting 6650 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 Order from Menu
IT’S YOUR TURN!
MARCH 4TH MEETING
KIM BRODSKY
Cleaning Basket
JACKIE RULE
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2013 – 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President, Carol Zeber
Home Phone: (954) 771-8997 Email: [email protected]
Vice President, Denese Edsall Cell Phone: (954) 242-1015
Email: [email protected]
Secretary, Sheila Morris Home Phone: (954) 563-8937
Email: [email protected]
Treasurer, Verra Roth Cell Phone (954) 309-1814
Email: [email protected]
Director, Nan Mercer Cell Phone: (954) 776-9010
Email: [email protected]
Director, Denise Naylor Cell Phone: (954) 415-7542 Email: [email protected]
WEBSITE http://orgsites.com/fl/quotafortlauderdale/index.html
FACEBOOK Quota International of Fort Lauderdale
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FASHION SHOW BUSINESS A typical meeting for QI in Fort Lauderdale includes social time in the lounge of the Marriott, dinner in the private dining room, and a general business meeting. On February 4th, the club not only had a speaker, the club concentrated on the up and coming fashion show on Saturday, March 8th.
Co-Chairs Dolores Taylor and Denese Edsall Ad and Gift Solicitations – Carol Zeber Chinese & Silent Auctions – Dolores Taylor Decorations – Carole Hart Fashions by Patchington – Nan Mercer Hostesses – Yasemin Long Luncheon Sales – Carol Zeber Models – Nan Mercer Program – Denese Edsall Publicity – Dorothy Seibert Raffle Sales – Sheila Morris Registration & Seating – Carol Zeber Speaker – Carole Hart Venue Marriott Hotel – Dolores Taylor
Although many members are very involved, two people have made outstanding contributions preparing for our 56th fashion show and luncheon. O Dorothy Seibert has been working all angles to
make the public aware of our event, including having 300 copies of our flyer printed.
O Denise Naylor, her sister Jamie, and friend Beth have obtained 95% of our gifts for the auctions and door prizes – 45 and more coming in.
2200 NW 4 Avenue, Wilton Manors, FL 33311 Telephone 954-614-6550 * Email [email protected] * www.quota.org
Charitable Trust Exemption Number: 65-1154793
Quota International of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
QUOTA BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES – February 4, 2014
The meeting was called to order by President Carol Zeber at 7:05 p.m. The Club welcomed Guest Speaker Laura Van Epps. A teacher in the migrant education program for seventeen years, Laura teaches the Pre-K class of migrant worker’s children at Markham Elementary School. Of the thirty-two classes in the State Laura’s was chosen as the very best. Giving her presentation with much emotion Laura told the Club she feels blessed to be doing this job. Her passion for her job and for the children who are so important to her was very evident and she expressed her gratitude for the help the Club has given. Minutes were approved as written.
Treasurer Verra Roth presented the Treasurer’s Report. There being no questions, the report was filed for audit. The Service Report given by Overall Service Chair Denese Edsall included:
The Peeps made Valentine Bags for the migrant class at Markham Elementary
$500 budgeted for H.O.M.E.S was sent
Carol Zeber and Nan Mercer are following up with several school contacts re Listen Up! Turn It Down! presentations
Ways and Means/Fundraising Chair Dolores Taylor led a discussion on the Fashion Show, with various Chairs reporting. Club members were encouraged to sell Luncheon Tickets and Raffle Tickets and gather donations for Chinese and Silent Auctions and Door Prizes. Sunshine Chair Sheila Morris reported on February birthdays: 2/2 Dorothy Seibert New Business:
Per Club Bylaws: “At the business meeting in February a Nominating Committee of three members shall be named. It shall consist of a chairman to be appointed by the President, one
member appointed by the Board of Directors, and one member appointed by the Club” o President Carol appointed Sheila Morris as Chair o The Board of Directors appointed Dorothy Seibert o Club Member Denise Naylor moved, with a second by Dolores Taylor, to appoint Verra
Roth. Motion passed o The Committee will present a Slate of Officers at the March meeting, with election taking
place at the April meeting The raffle prize donated by Carole Hart was won by Verra Roth. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned with the Quota Collect at 8:49 pm. Respectfully submitted, Sheila Morris, Secretary