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“Unity in Diversity”
Volume 75, Issue 6-7-8
2016
Don’t forget to fill out a Member Update Form and send it in with your payment as well. An update form was sent with your May Newsletter. Contact Pat if you need a form.
Please give or send your annual dues to
PAT HINDE
2933 SW 53 Ave Ft Lauderdale, FL 33322
Please make checks payable to GFWC Plantation Woman’s Club
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Dear Members, I wish you all a very fun, exciting and healthy Summer! When (Not "if"!) you start to miss some of your PWC friends, remember the great Summer Socials set up by Ann Polley and her committee. Also, the Night Division will continue to meet this Summer on
the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Deicke Auditorium (June 28, July 26, August 23). Bring a friend! Pat Hinde, Judy McLeod, Kim Zimmerman & myself will be representing you at the GFWC Florida convention. Judy is being honored as our Volunteer of the Year in District 13 with a special reception & table seating! As Pat and I wind up our current GFWC Florida positions, we will join the incoming GFWC Florida officers in new positions. Our own Beverly Payne is on the slate and running for the GFWC Florida position of "Member at Large" (the members rep. to the Executive Committee). Good Luck Bev! Of course, your current officers and committees will continue to meet over the summer, including work on a "Policies and Procedures" manual. Remember that our September 13 welcome back meeting will be our Bi-Annual "Sponsor Appreciation Lunch.” More info to follow, so don't miss it! Have a great Summer!
Darlene
It’s that time of year...Sending warmest wishes for Good Health and Wellness to all our members as our summer break begins in June. With deepest sympathy our thoughts and prayers go out to Tippi Drainer in the loss of her son-in-law recently. Also we’re holding both Donna & Karl Sachs in our hearts and prayers as he begins his chemotherapy treatments. And to Addie Travers and her family we wish strength and good cheer for her husband Don. Please continue to keep Margie Fetzer in your thoughts and prayers, too. As you know, the Sunshine Committee is always on call, so don’t hesitate to let us be aware of a member’s illness or even when just a simple “Thinking of You” card would be appropriate. Remember, it has been said, The Best of Healers is Good Cheer.”
Eirene Stansbury Sunshine Chair (954) 583-7638
Time again to start working on Vintage and Vine for 2017! We are looking for people to join our team and who want to have fun and a great time! Please contact me if you are interested in helping out!!
Kim Zimmerman 954-232-9396
From the APRIL meeting: Creamy Sweet Grape Salad/Dessert. Numerous requests have
been made for this delicious dish! Please contact Darlene ([email protected]) or: 954-295-0754 to let us know who brought this wonderful creation!
We would All appreciate it! Thank you!
Our Flavors Of Plantation Cookbook is still available for $15 (add $4 per book if requesting by mail) Please contact Lou Ireland if
interested in purchasing one. (954) 915-8660
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Contact your legislator today
Congress is considering FY 2017 appropriations bills to fund
services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Victims of
Crime Act (VOCA) and the Family Violence Prevention
Services Act (FVPSA) programs which are cost-effective and
lifesaving. Contact your Senator and Representative today and
encourage them to support federal funding for these programs.
Over 12 million individuals experience domestic violence
annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
The National Domestic Violence Counts Census found that in
just one day during September 2015, while more than 71,828 victims of domestic violence received services, over 12,000
requests for services went unmet due to lack of funding and
resources. Of those unmet requests, 63 percent were for safe
housing. Also in 2015, domestic violence programs laid off over
1,200 staff positions, in addition to 1,400 staff positions laid off in
2014. Most of the laid off positions were direct service staff,
including counselors, advocates, and children's advocates.
Given reduced funding and staff, local programs had to reduce
or completely eliminate countless services, including emergency
shelter, legal advocacy, and counseling.
CDC data also reveals that almost 1 in 5 women will be the
victim of rape or attempted rape in her lifetime. Attention to
campus and military sexual assault as well as high profile cases
has meant more victims have come forward needing recovery
services. According to a 2015 survey by the National Alliance to
End Sexual Violence, the nation’s 1,315 sexual assault
programs often lack the resources to meet victims’ most basic needs.Over 1/3 of rape crisis centers have a waiting list for
prevention programs and almost half have a waiting list for
counseling services. Wait times can range from 2 weeks to
3 months.
Barbara Maturse Legislation Chair
Increase Funding for Programs that Address Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence & Stalking I was asked to have Renee put part of a letter I
received from the Plantation Fire Dept. regarding a request for their wish list. This is only a few paragraphs of what they wrote: Of what are heroes made? We often think of heroes as those who brave the dangers, against all odds to save the life of a stranger. Our images are those who would walk through fire, brave a hail of bullets, or step upon the trembling earth for the benefit of another. But true heroes are not always those who make headlines or impressive photos. More often than not, real heroes exist in the shadows, quietly working their magic again and again. Not for the sake of the camera, but for the betterment of the many. This is how we view the GFWC Plantation Woman's Club. Quietly, without herald, you do amazing things. Your kindness and generosity, although often marked by a simple sign, touches the lives of hundreds and continues to help make Plantation the great community that it is.
Ann Ebbert CIP Chair
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The Tiger Buck Store at Plantation Elementary has been a great success this year, thanks to all the generous donations from our club and all the volunteers working at the store. If you have any donations over the summer I will be happy to pick them up (954-792-7659) or you can bring them to the first meeting in September. The Junior Woman's Club is using money from its fundraisers to buy supplies for the school which is greatly appreciated, and we will work together to help the children.
Thanks, Judy McLeod
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GFWC clubs across the country are participating in Prevent Child Abuse America’s Pinwheels for Prevention® campaign.
To draw attention to and encourage involvement in these efforts, communities throughout Florida display pinwheels promoting individual action to make children a priority. Order pinwheels for your club to create your local pinwheel garden, click HERE or go to gfwcflorida.org
Order Pinwheels for the GFWC FL clubs
Martha Gregory gave 13 pair of eyeglasses to Lynn Braden and she'll be passing them along to facilities. Keep the education box tops and pop can tabs coming for Amelia Feely's granddaughter's school. The Plantation Museum needs Champagne corks. Isn't it wonderful when you can be helpful and it doesn't cost you anything?
Betty Cobb
Check for vehicle recalls @ Safecar.gov Enter VIN #.
Marti Terziu
What a great way to stay connected during June, July and August when there are no morning General Meetings to attend. These outings are fun and social events. Please review the summer social schedule that was included in last month’s newsletter and see if you can attend one or two excursions. Please be mindful if the schedule states you must reply if you want to attend - in some cases a head count is needed for the price specified on the schedule. Contact Ann Polley at (954) 829-1997 or Sue Kuchenreuther at (954) 829-6553 if you would like to go.
Happy Summer Everyone!!
Our summer months are upon us and that means no morning Meetings, but that doesn't mean you have to look around for something else to do. Come join the Night Division and keep up with what’s going on with the Club during June, July and August.
The Night Division Meetings are every fourth Tuesday of each and every month at 7:00pm at Deicke. Hope we see you there!
If you are interested in a Board position for the 2016 - 2018 term, please contact a member of the nominating committee. Barbara Graveson is the Chair, but you can also contact Renee Flores, Sue Kuchenreuther, Eirene Stansbury or Gail Triviz.
Hope we hear from you!
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Dive Team Coordinator Pete Gannon Dive Team Member Mike Brown assisted by Firefighter Michael Kassner
Feb 17, 2016….Article in Sun Sentinel Newspaper
Seconds are precious when rescuers are trying to save people from a vehicle in a canal or lake and now Plantation's volunteer firefighters are equipped to save some time.
For those involved in the rescue there's the tanks, the air-filled vest to maintain buoyancy, the mask, fins, gloves, snorkel, rope for a lifeline. The suiting up can take three to five minutes.
But with the new equipment that's part of the official dive team ensemble, it takes 30 seconds to a minute to suit up, minus the gloves, officials say.
"The difference is it's one piece and it goes on in one motion," said Plantation Fire Department spokesman Joel Gordon. Firefighters can "dress quickly [and] have what they need all at once."
The equipment is called the Aqua-Lung Rapid Diver System, and this month the city purchased five sets that cost $1,750 each.
The Plantation Women's Club donated the money.
Gordon said time is of the essence in these situations and the diver "throws it over the head, clips one belt and is ready to go."
"When a vehicle goes into the water it's very disorienting to the occupants of the vehicle," he said. "It's like hitting a brick wall at whatever speed you're going."
The clock starts ticking before the passengers stop breathing.
"Minutes are crucial," he said.
"Any diver knows how complicated it is to put on dive gear," said Pete Gannon, Dive Team Leader and president of Dive Rescue International.
"It can be very time consuming. And when you're doing it in a hurry you tend to forget things. This outfit contains everything. There's no need to second guess yourself," Gannon said.
[email protected] or 954-572-2008
Dear Jenny, Is it always necessary for members to stand for the Collect? Or can members remain seated? Also, is it necessary for the Collect to be recited at a particular time during the meeting? Wondering about protocol Dear Wondering: Our protocol does not specifically address the Collect, which is a collection of prayers Federation respects as basically our creed. So there is no requirement we must stand, or for that matter kneel. However, in practice, out of respect, those who are able to should stand. Not all clubs say the Collect, nor is it mandatory to do so. Per Roberts Rules, the meeting starts with the reading of the minutes, so what a club does beforehand is up to each club. In practice, most clubs include the Collect in their opening exercises, and out of respect members stand and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag. Other clubs recite the Collect at the end of their meetings.
Jennie is YOUR voice when you aren't sure who to ask. She's your voice in getting answers. She's your voice in helping you through the maze we all lovingly call Federation. Write her when you have questions, she has contacts to everyone through the Member at Large. She will get your answers, put your questions and answers (anonymously, of course) on this page because she knows if you asked, someone else has too and never spoke up. To chat with Jennie, send an email to [email protected]
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It is time for the WRAP UP PARTY which this year was on a Tuesday May 24 at St. Benedict's Church 7801 NW 5th Street in Plantation. With Ellen was Judy McLeod (who graciously accepted the Cancer Raffle Cans, Judy already had the raffle tickets for next year) and Peggy Davis who plans on having a Plantation Woman's Team in 2017. They did announce at the May meeting that not all chairs will have to be present at all of the monthly meetings or team meetings which will make it easier on Judy and Peggy next year. 32 raffle baskets were presented by the 51 teams for 2016. There were white elephant gifts presented including Focus Hair Studio (located behind Publix) at 6914 Cypress Road and Duffys in Plantation which totaled $270. Raffle baskets plus the Plantation Woman's Club basket presented by Pat Hinde this year and team baskets from the Mardi Gras, a Beach and Exercise basket (donations of a Jump rope, two weights and a puzzle given by Ellen) brought the basket total to $1,338. A grand total of $1,608 was collected by volunteers from GFWC Plantation Woman's Club plus luminaria bags totaled about $290. Last year (2015), we had about 45 raffle baskets out of 51 teams and volunteers collected about $160 more in baskets and $115 more for luminaria bags. The Plantation Woman's Club still did great in 2016.
Ellen Van Sant Relay for Life Chair
On May 16, 15 bikes were presented to Peters Elementary by PWC’s CIP Chair, Ann Ebbert, Pat Hinde and Barbara Graveson, along with Mayor Diane Veltri Bendekovic, Councilman Pete Tingom and Chief Harrison.
On May 17, 7 bikes were presented to Plantation Elementary by PWC’s CIP Chair, Ann Ebbert, Judy McLeod and Barbara Graveson, a long wi th Councilman Pete Tingom and Chief Harrison.
$2,000.00 presented to Helen B. Hoffman Library $2,000.00 presented to Chief Harrison for BIKE $1,000 presented for Silver Sponsor for 4th of July parade
Monica from Helen B. Hoffman Library, CIP Ann Ebbert, Mayor Diane Veltri Bendekovic, and President Darlene Vlazny
Plantation Police Chief Harrison, CIP Ann Ebbert, Mayor Diane Veltri Bendekovic and President Darlene Vlazny
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I hope you all enjoyed the May meeting as much as I did. Carmen Pino from Homeland Security gave us a very enlightening presentation on human trafficking.
He asked us to keep our eyes and ears open and report any suspicious activity that we see. Thanks to Anne Ebbert for the suggestion. The dump salad was a big hit - everyone seems to like a lunch salad and there was plenty to eat. The variety of "fixins" was amazing. Let's try it again!
Marlene Lee
Home Life Chair
This article is for those crafty people out there. After my Mother passed I was going through all of her jewelry and deciding what to do with all of it. Most of it was costume jewelry and not worth very much. So I brain-stormed and came up with the idea of using individual pieces of all her jewelry to make decorative Christmas ornaments. You can buy really nice decorative hooks and by mixing and matching created some really nice ornaments. I was able to give them away to family and my Mother’s friends. Some used them as key chains and others as Christmas tree ornaments. No matter what they used them for they kept my Mother’s memory alive! To this day some of her friends still have them!
Kim Zimmerman
51 members haven’t paid Dues and sent in your Update form for 2017. Pat and I really appreciate your help, otherwise we get grumpy… ...because having to call 51 of you becomes a HUGE job! Please DELETE BOTT, SUSANNA from Yearbook and Birthday July 15 She has resigned NEW ADDRESS for MALATAK, ANNA 7300 NW 1
ST Street #107 - she moved
Plantation, FL 33317 CORRECT ADDRESS for Cece Ramirez 8630 SW 3 Street #107 Yearbook boo-boo has 8631 NEW MEMBER – Welcome!
TULLOCH-REID, Doreen 4460 NW 4 Street, Plantation, FL 33317
10 - 21 FL h- 954-990-6146 c- 626-430-0786 [email protected]
Gloria Merritt Yearbook Co-Chair
Our 4th of July Picnic - is right around the corner It's PWC annual Picnic at the Plantation Historical Museum, 511 N. Fig Tree Lane at 12:30. We have the buns and hot dogs, what would you like to bring? Please call Marilyn Hornburg at (954) 584-8325 or Betty Cobb at (954) 581-6463 to sign up for what you would like to bring. Families are included and bring along a prospective member too! It's a fun day!!
PARADE: meet down by the DCF building on North
State Road 7 at 7:30am to decorate our float - wear red, white, and blue and if you want the patriotic bikini tee shirt - they're on-line.
Color Printing by
CPZ Architects
President Darlene Vlazny (954) 295-0754
Newsletter Editor Renee Flores
(954) 439-4518 [email protected]
Free Lance Reporter
Gloria Merritt (954) 540-8817
Club Website gfwcplantationwomansclub.com
Newsletter Packaging and
Distribution Gail Triviz, Judy McLeod,
Barbara Maturse
June 7 Board Meeting @ Deicke
10:00 AM
June 14 Brainstorming Meeting
June 19
Father’s Day
July Policies & Procedures Meeting
July 4
Independence Day
Parade - meet on 441 & Broward by the DCF building
Picnic - at the Plantation
Historical Museum
August
Budget Meeting
August 22 Back to School
June 3 Betty Newman 9 Maureen Lukenbill 17 Margie Fetzer 25 Nancy DeFazio 27 Madolyn Markham 28 Nancy Dzoba
30 Amy Lixie
July 4 Dorothea Huntman 5 Darlene Vlazny 6 Sandra Fernandes 15 Susanna Bott 19 Sue Kuchenreuther 20 Binney Coldwell 20 Ellen Van Sant 26 Marcia David 26 Ann Ebbert 27 Marilyn Hornburg
August 2 Shirley Ware 5 Diane Veltri Bendekovic
5 Ann Polley
9 Betty Cobb 9 Carmen Esteve 10 Joan Tinsky 13 Julie Grady 13 Loraine Hurst 16 Maureen Dornau 16 Pat Livingston 28 Colleen Hendrix
I want to thank all the members for working on t h e S e t - U p a n d Clean-Up Committees. You all did a fabulous job!
Thank you again,
Bobbie Lariccia
I f yo u suffer from bad breath, a f t e r b r u s h i n g
your teeth, or whenever, take 1 tablespoon of baking soda and add water. You then gargle and you will no longer have bad breath. I read this recently and I can tell you it does work very well.
Ann Ebbert
Our Book Fairy Needs Books! Garage sales are a great place to find gently used books for cheap. If you mention it’s for our Fairy Project, you may get them even cheaper. Bring your books to any general meeting.
Something to Ponder Submitted by Marti Terziu
"Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish
for yourself.
It's what you do for others."
- Danny Thomas