December 2011

MAGNOLIA POINT WOM EN ’S CLUB
P inting The Way
“To offer a nonprofit, educational and service-oriented organization to its members”
Vol. 11, No. 12
www.MPWC.org
December 2011
Wounded Warrior Project . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thank You to Our Elves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporal Mischa M. Brady, US Marine Corp, spoke to us
on the Wounded Warrior
Project. The mission of
the Project is to honor
and empower our
wounded warriors.
Corporal Brady recalled
his experiences after
returning from a couple
of tours in Afghanistan.
He made us realize how important it is to support our
soldiers when they return home. Our own member Navy
Captain (O-6) Mary Kay Jacobsen, served as the
Executive Officer for the Navy's Wounded Warrior
program, Navy Safe Harbor. As a thank you, we presented
Corporal Brady with a $100 gift check for the Project.
The Luminary Committee would like to thank the many
volunteers who have helped make this event a beautiful
night for our community to enjoy.
Holiday Tea, Wed., Dec. 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Block Captains:
Barb Barclay, Betty Bearden, Lexie Beaver, Freda
Blackmar, Joanie Braatz, Judy Bragelman, Kathie Cardon,
Jean Cosby, Sherry Cruse, Linda Easterwood, Marsha
Elmore, Val Flemming, Pam Gause, Jeanne Gorman, Diane
Gove, Joy Gregus, Cary Hanley, Carolyn Hickman, Lucia
Hipp, Gloria Hockenbury, Nancy Hurst, Geri Isgan, Lynn
Kelly, Whitney Keyes, Peggy King, Delores Leisy, Sandy
Magyar, Marilyn Maloney, Joanne Montzka, Jeanne
Murphy, Penny Murphy, Nancy Nettuno, Shirley Orvosh,
Phyllis Peterson, Hattie Reddinger, Kristi Richburg, Sandy
Riddle, Joyce Rosenbam, Barbara Shinn, Susie Snow,
Kaaren Tague, Laura Talos, Cindy Triay, Nelle Troyer
Virgene Wildner, Dorothy Wood and Marsha Zupan.
Social Chairman Kathie Cardon has planned a wonderful
Holiday Tea. The deadline to reserve is Wed., Dec. 7th .
CEB Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A full report from the CEB committee will be submitted
after the holidays. A big thank you to everyone for your
generous donations that will be used to provide 58 children
and 28 families with a joyful Christmas.
Sat., Dec. 10 - Luminary Night . . . . . . . . . .
Chairmen Linda Easterwood and Pat Ezzell have planned
a great evening! Light your
luminaries at 5:30 on Sat.,
Dec. 10th . Come up to the
club to hear the Magnolia
Singers from 6:30 to 7:30
and then, move upstairs to
the dining room to celebrate
the evening with DJ Ken
Beers. Chef Bill’s AUCE
bread soup bowls will be
served from 5pm to 8pm in
Linda Easterwood & Pat Ezzell the dining room.
A big thank you to Linda and Pat for their many hours
of hard work!
Assembly Team:
Joanie Braatz, Kathie Cardon, Sue Dake, Jeanne Gorman,
Geri Isgan, Lynn Kelly, Delores Leisy, Joanne Montzka,
Jeanne Murphy, Penny Murphy, Shirley Orvosh, Jan Pence,
Sharon Sprott, Barbara Szymanski, Dorothy Wood.
We would be remiss without sending a big Thank You to:
Dyal Randall, the staff of the clubhouse; Allen Eastman
and the Magnolia Singers and our DJ for the night – Ken
Beers, Bob Tague, Barb Barclay and our “Make it
Happen Gal” - Susan Mitchell.
We look forward to seeing you on December 10th at the
Clubhouse!
Linda Easterwood and Pat Ezzell
President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Are you ready for the holidays? I shutter when I think of all
that I still need to do, but I am looking forward to our
luminary night on December 10 and our upcoming
Christmas Tea on December 14. I also await (with
childlike anticipation) the excitement of Christmas morning
when our grandchildren will experience Santa’s visit.
As Christmas looms upon us and the frenzy of holiday
shopping, decorating, cooking, parties, and special
gatherings fill our calendars; let us stop to reflect on the
blessings that fill our lives and give thanks. May the joy of
the holiday fill your hearts and the jingle of the season not
do too much damage to your pocketbook. I am personally
hoping that the meals that await me will not do too much
damage to my already too round figure!
Last, but not least, I am not dreaming of a white Christmas.
Isn’t that why we live in Florida?
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Mary Kendall
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Welcome New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carol-Anne Hallam
Toni Herndon
Linda Pennegar
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