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The Spokane Compass Club Newsletter June 2016

JUNE LUNCHEON

Our last luncheon for this year will be in the John J. Hemmingson Center on the campus of Gonzaga University.There is ample free parking in the parking structure just across the street from the Center. From the south Take Nevada/Hamilton Street heading north to Desmet. Turn left on Boone and go a short distance to the entry of the garage, on your left. After parking take the elevator to the ground floor and exit the building on Desmet, the south side to cross the street and enter the Center (there is handicap access). Our ballroom is on the Third Floor overlooking the athletic field. See you there for the installation of next year's board.

Menu Antipasto Salad with Grilled Chicken, Balsamic Vegetables with Pesto Pasta and Lemony Asparagus.House Baked Rolls & ButterFruit & Berry CupLemonadeIce WaterFreshly Brewed Craven's Coffee

Cost: $20No Host Bar serving Beer and Wine.Any cancellations must be received by Friday, June 3. For a reservation or to cancel a reservation, call Sheryl at: 455.7789 or email: [email protected].

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Wow dear friends. Its been quite a journey we’ve been on together this last year. I want you all to know how much I’ve treasured your friendship, the willingness to give of your precious time, your enthusiasm, your laughter, your counsel, your willingness to come together to make our club better . . . you just being fabulous you. A wise person once said, ‘life is a journey, a shared experience, ups and downs, pulling ourselves up by the bootstraps, loving, generosity, making our world a better place.’ I feel that those words so describe the women in Compass Club. We started off with some challenges, overcame them and have sailed on to calmer waters. Our mission of friendship remains true and our generosity shines

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Calendar 5/16 Compass Gardners 10:00 Quilt & Stitch 1:305/22 BYOB 4:005/24 Daytime Books 11:30 Happy Feet Hikers 5/26 Scrapbooking 10:00

6/2 Deadline for luncheon reservation 6/3 Deadline for luncheon cancellation 6/4 Wine Tasting 5:006/5 Theatre Goers6/7 Luncheon 11:306/9 Books & Coffee 10:006/14Daytime Bridge 1:00 Happy Feet Hikers6/20 Quilt & Stitch 1:306/21 Night Owls 7:006/21 Bridge 1:00 6/28 Daytime Books 11:30 Happy Feet Hikers

LUNCHEON VENUE June 7, 2016

John J. Hemmingson Center (Gonzaga)Installation

Have a great summer, we will see you back for luncheons starting in

September.

THE COMPASS ROSE

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through in our philanthropy . . . school supplies to Fairchild AFB; basic supplies to our firefighters during the horrible east side fires; food, clothing & dollars to New Hope Resource Center during our Christmas luncheon; and finally our year long efforts to raise dollars for Vanessa Behan Crisis nursery. You ladies are amazing to sending me to the point of tears. Our interest groups, which are our hallmark, have continued to grow stronger. Thank you for a wonderful year!!!!! I’m so proud of our Board, of our members and what we’ve accomplished together. Sending you my deep appreciation for being you.Fondly,Shari Russell

Compass Club's Grand Coulee Dam Tour.

The day dawned overcast and drizzly. I woke around 4:00 and roused John from bed at 5:00, as instructed by the yellow sticky tag on the coffee pot! My very grumpy husband came upstairs complaining "This is why I don't do tours!" I, wisely, ignored him. (After having his shower and a couple cups of coffee, he apologized.)💕

When we boarded the coach, Vicki greeted us with her wonderful smile (What's not to like about that?). We settled into our comfy reclinable seats and John unfurled his Wall Street Journal. Others came and soon we were underway in our gently swaying vehicle. Morning person, that I am, I found myself fighting the urge to take a nap!

After introducing us to our driver, Terry, and giving us a brief outline of the day ahead, Vicki put in a DVD on the history of the dam, a most interesting lead-in to our eventual on-site tour. Though John and I had been on a tour of the dam previously, our docent this time was more knowledgeable so we learned much more about the dam building project. I remember thinking, the first time through, that 77 deaths was an awful toll. However, when compared to the 7,000 men employed during the building of the dam, it was actually just a tiny fraction of the whole number.

After the tour, our driver took us atop an overlook where the impact of the project on the surrounding area could readily be seen from the enormous "mountain" of excavated earth to the Lake Roosevelt recreational area created by the building of the dam. Lunch at La Presa (The Dam) was outstanding and most of us accompanied our meal with Modelo Negro or enormous Margaritas, which led to a very quiet bus as we resumed our journey to see the Palouse Dry Falls, then slowly wind our way back to Spokane.

Several of our intrepid members had the foresight to pack wine and glasses and, for them, Happy Hour began promptly at 5:00! My "grumpy" man had a great time and is now looking forward to next year's adventure with Vicki! RoThank you to Herb Beck for the pictures.

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Monthly Meetings

BOOKS & COFFEE

Our group meets on the second Thursday of the month. The time is 10:00AM. Check the schedule in the newsletter to see where the meetings will take place. Here's the list for our readers through August:June 9th: The Escape By: David BaldacciMeeting place: Myrna Brandmueller'sJuly 14th: Still Alice By: Lisa GenovaMeeting place: Mary Scarpelli'sAugust 11th: A Man Called Ove By: Fredrick BackmanMeeting place: Rita Van Cleve's Tudi Pitman Leader

BYOB

Come join the fun at this casual social gathering open to all members of the Compass Club, their friends and family. Our May gathering will be at Ruth Beck's home on Sunday, May 22nd and begins at 4 p.m. and ends around 6-ish. Please bring a savory nibble to share and the beverage you wish to drink. RSVP’s are a must! Call to let her know if you are attending so that she may plan her party!!Our summer schedule is as follows:Rita Van Cleve - June 26thHildy Cox - July (date TBD)Kathy Catron - August (date TBD)Vicki Deschaine - Sep (date TBD)We don't have any scheduled after September so if you would like to volunteer to host a BYOB gathering, please let me know!! Please watch your emails for further details as they become available.See you then! Vicki Deschaine

COMPASS CAMPERS

If you want to join a camp out or wish to make a new one, go online and book a reservation. Let the group know via our distribution list and see who joins you!

Lets get some camp outs scheduled for the summer. If you want to join the camping group please send an email to [email protected] Camping

COMPASS GARDNERS

On Monday May 16th we will be visiting Vicky's Garden Center at 10am.It is located at 2100 S. Inland Empire Way. The easiest way to get there is Hwy 195 South to Thorpe Rd. Turn left. It dead ends at Inland Empire Way. Turn left again and Vicky's is on the left. Looking forward to lots of new ideas for your flower beds, baskets, and garden.Anyone is welcome, and we will be having lunch at Chaps after our visit to Vicky's.Looking forward to a great day !

DAYTIME BOOKS

May 24 At the water’s edge, Sara GruenHostess Ro LiskDessert Marjorie BenderJune 28 Choose new book listHostess Connie BranchDessert Joanie WallBecky Dahlager, Chair

GOLF

Golf is up and running. If you have not already signed up there is still time. We will be golfing Monday afternoons at Esmeralda Golf Course. You may contact deb Spiger at [email protected], or 509-251-8969.I look forward to hearing from you and having a great golf season this summer.

HAPPY FEET HIKERS

Summer schedule is here. We will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 8am. On the first Tuesday we will always meet at The Bowl and Pitcher. Park close to the bridge and walk down.5/24 Nine Mile Hike with lunch at the Tin Cup

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6/28 Liberty Lake Cedar Grove, pack your lunch and we will picnic.7/26 Tubbs Hill in Coeur D’ Alene. Lunch at LePeeps.8/23 Bear Lake, bring your own food for a picnic after the hike. Emails will be sent before each hike to let you know if their are any changes in the location or time. Susie [email protected] and Linda

NIGHT OWLS

Night Owls meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 in the evening. May Reading-My Year of Meats by Ruth OzekiHostess Nancy YoungJune-Book selection potluck-JoAnn Perry

QUILT & STITCH

Meets at Corbin Center at a 1:30, May 16th. Any questions call Sue Harris 534-0473

SCRAPBOOKING

Thursday May 26th. We are going to a scrapbooking shop where we can use all her supplies for the whole day. The shop is called "3 Craft Chicks" Location 14915 W. Highway 2. Medical Lake 99022 10:00 to 4:00 Costs us each $5 for the day." Judy Brender [email protected]

THEATRE GOERS

Theater Goers will be seeing “Guys and Dolls" on Sunday, June 5th at 2 pm. Ticket prices are $30 for Adults and $28 for Seniors (65 and older). Please send checks to Mary @ 3714 S. Virginia Lane, Spokane Valley, WA 99206. This will be our last performance of this season.

Afterwards, we will be eating at the Blackbird restaurant around the corner from the Civic Theater.

WINE TASTING GROUP (WTG)

We are pleased to announce that the last tasting for the 9th season of the Compass Club WTG will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2016.This tasting will be held at the Eckel home in Mead, and we look forward to having another successful “Pot Luck” dinner that night. The club will be providing the wines and certain other items, and as such, no tasting fees will be collected. We will be announcing the June plans to the WTG members as soon as we can. We also will be circulating email signups for appetizers, salads, favorite dishes and desserts, as well as directions to the Eckel home.As announced in the May issue of the Compass Rose, we will be taking the usual summer break with no tastings in the months of July through September, 2016.The June 4th combined event will start at 5:00 PM and will end later in the evening. Allowing for setups, etc., the actual tasting may start shortly after 5 PM, so please be prompt. In our 10th season, which starts on October 1st, the usual fee for tasters will remain $10 per person, and guests are welcome. We have already coordinated with The Fairwinds regarding the use of their venue next season, and an agreement has been reached. We hope to see you at the June event and at The Fairwinds next season.Cheers !!!Karen and Kit Eckel --- [email protected] and Dan Harris --- [email protected]

RENEW MEMBERSHIP NOW Now is the time to renew your membership for next year. See the form on the back page. Fill it out and bring to the June luncheon, or mail directly to Sue Harris, membership chair.

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PHILANTHROPY

We will be having our final raffle for this year at the June luncheon. We will again have gift certificates for prizes. I will not be able to attend as I will be in Ireland. Ann Fly, our incoming Philanthropy chair, will conduct the raffle. The raffle for May raised $59 for Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. The prize of a red Calla lily was won by Jan Wilson.The philanthropy cause chosen by a majority of members for next year is Youth & Police Initiative. Again many thanks to all for their generosity and support of Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery this year.Ann ArmstrongPhilanthropy Chair

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

A sympathy card was sent to Tudi Pitman. Monthly birthday cards sent out. Please let me know if a card needs to be sent to a Club member. Thanks Carol Hannah

Compass Luncheon Minutes May 2016

Annual Meeting - called to order at 11:37Introduced guests and welcomed them.Motion made and seconded to accept April Luncheon minutes - passedMotion made and seconded to accept treasurers report - passedPresented Board for 2016-2017 - Shari told the members how the nominating committee worked. New Board is listed in the newsletter . Introduced the new board.Asked if there were any nominations from the floor - none were given.Voted on the slate officers - passed.Shari told about our Grand Coulee trip - very successful. Will be doing one once a year, different places.Ro asked for pictures of Coulee Dam for an article that she is writing for the newsletter.Raffled off center pieces.Ann Armstrong presented the final three philanthropy choices:Kara's Kloset - Dona Farsdahl gave the background.Youth Police Initiative - Sheryl spoke about this.Women's and Children's Free Restaurant - Ann Fly discussed this one.Ballots were passed around. The winner was Youth Police InitiativeApril asked about Interest Groups.Judy Brender - Scrapbooking will meet at Three Crafty Chicks. - $5.00deb Spiger - golf group at Esmerelda on Monday afternoonsMary Scarpelli - Theater group - next one is Guys and Dolls, June 5 at 2pm.Susan Gray - Culinary Corner - contact Susan to get on the list for the next one.Get in touch with April if anyone has a new group to start.Dona Farsdahl drew for 50/50 - Susie Schneider wonRo introduced John Allen, owner of Vino! Talked about the wine tasting that would take place during lunch.Lunch served, meeting adjourned at 12:15Philanthropy drawing done after lunch.Respectfully submitted,Nancy Mackenzie, Secretary

JUNE BIRTHDAYS6/3 Barb Clapp

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6/5 Val Gonzalez Judy Robinson6/9 Rita Van cleve6/10 Nancy Stoll6/14 Marcia Rowley6/16 Hilda Cox6/20 deb Spiger Margaret Tammaro6/22 Kimberly O’Doherty6/23 Ann Walker6/26 Leta KlutzJULY BIRTHDAYS 7/2 Celia Nyamweru

7/5 Carol Hannah7/26 Ann Armstrong7/30 Katie Adams

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS 8/1 Sue Harris8/2 Jane Schneider8//16 Linda Milsow8/17 Mary Huggins8/21 Leanne Pope8/22 Imelda Williams8/24 Marian Denney

New Member Celia Nyamweru,3406 S. Grand Blvd #303Spokane 99203cell [email protected] in Spokane 1 year, from Canton, NY. She is a retired University Professor of Anthropology and African Studies. Incoming Board Members and Committee Chairs Executive Committee: President Kathe Heim 1st Vice President Mimi Anderson2nd Vice President Suzanne Lopes Treasurer Ro LiskRecording Secretary Pat PartoviCorresponding Secretary Carol HannahPast Pres/Advisor Shari RussellGeneral Board Members: Newsletter deb SpigerFacebook Morgan SmithDecorations Hildy CoxMembership Sue HarrisWebmaster Kathy PiperPhilanthropy Ann FlyPhone Committee Dona FarsdahlCommunication Morgan SMithWays and Means Deena Munguia

Shirley ShirkeyInterest Gps Coord. April LaschingerInterest Group Chairs:Books & Coffee Anne LivelyBridge Ro Lisk

BYOB Vicki Deschaine Compass Campers Marti Lee

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Compass Dinner Group Ginny Langpap Linda MilsowCompass Gardners Shirley CalkinsCulinary Corner Susan GrayDaytime Books Becky Dahla ger Games Jan WilsonGolf deb SpigerHappy Feet Hikers Linda Milsow Susie Volwiler

Night Owl Books Ann LivelyPinochle/Games OPENQuilt & Stitch Sue HarrisScrapbooking Judy BrenderTheatre Goers OPENTrash to Treasure Mimi Anderson Shari RussellTwo Bit Tours Vicki DeschaineWine Tasting Karen Eckel

Sue Harris Outgoing Board Members and Committee Chairs Executive Committee: President Shari Russell1st Vice President Kathy Catron2nd Vice President Ro Lisk Treasurer Pat PartoviRecording Secretary Nancy MackenzieCorresponding Secretary Carol HannahPast Pres/Advisor Jan WilsonGeneral Board Members: Newsletter deb SpigerFacebook Kathie HeimDecorations Hildy CoxMembership Sue HarrisWebmaster Kathy PiperPhilanthropy Ann ArmstrongPhone Committee Sheryl KrauserPublicity Susie SchneiderWays and Means Dona Farsdahl

Karen EckelInterest Gps Coord. April LaschingerInterest Group Chairs:Books & Coffee Tudi PitmanBridge Ro LiskBYOB Vicki Deschaine Compass Campers Marti LeeCompass Dinner Group Pat PartoviCompass Gardners Shirley CalkinsCulinary Corner Susan GrayDaytime Books Becky Dahla ger Games Jan WilsonGolf deb SpigerHappy Feet Hikers Linda Milsow

Dona Farsdahl

KnitWits N More Becky Dahla gerNight Owls Ann LivelyPinochle Jan WilsonQuilt & Stitch Sue HarrisScrapbooking Judy BrenderTheatre Goers Mary ScarpelliTrash to Treasure OPENTwo Bit Tours Vicki DeschaineWine Tasting Karen Eckel

Sue Harris

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