Hi Lighter - Clintonville Woman`s Club

Clintonville Woman’s Club
Hi Lighter
December, 2014
January, 2015
Volume 67, Issue 4
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
December 13, 2014
9:00 to 11:00
Bring your children, grandchildren, friends, and neighbors.
Face painting, arts & crafts, fish pond, train display and cookies!
Santa’s Secret Shop will be open again this year.
Admission - $3.00
Proceeds benefit Clintonville Resource Center
FRIENDS FOREVER AND SILVER SPOKES
The next meeting of the Silver Spokes and Friends Forever will be on Thursday, January 29, 2015. The
program will feature Dr. Dan Good, Superintendent of Columbus City Schools as our speaker. The meeting will
begin promptly at 11:30 a.m., with lunch being served at noon. PLEASE remember to wear your name tags to
facilitate introductions (and jog some memories). This meeting is open to the public. Guests are WELCOMED
and ENCOURAGED. Cost for lunch is $13.00. To make reservations, call Nancy Bahorek, (614)-268-5160; or
Phyllis Wolf, (740)-549-4179 before Wednesday, January 21.
MEMORY MOMENTS
Upon our 75th year, let us remember:
Our founders crafted a statement of community which ends with this statement:
It is Our Community and it is entitled to Our Support.
1940-1950 found the women of CWC feeding and giving to the poor, supporting more activities at the Clinton
School, participating in a Victory Book and Magazine Campaign that gave over 1300 books to the Clintonville
Branch Library, and continuing to lead the Clean Up Clintonville campaign by involving the children of the
community in planting trees and bulbs on W. North Broadway. Early on these trees were planted in memory of
deceased Club members; after the war, trees were planted for 65 Clintonville servicemen killed in WWII, one of
whom was the brother of Flo Breunig, a long-time staff member at the Club. Support for the Red Cross and the
USO as well as the sale of U.S. Bonds continued through the 40s. All these efforts were accomplished while
holding meetings in homes and hosting events and teas at hotels, Beechwold Banquet Hall, and Brookside
Country Club. Likewise, more Interest Groups were created during this period.
In 1942, realizing the need for a Community Center in Clintonville, a committee formulated a recommendation
that was presented to the Clintonville Community Council in which the Club participated. This
committee reported that a careful survey of community needs had been made. The opinion of the committee
was that a community center, an assembly hall, auditorium or club house (with seating capacity of 500),
adequate stage, and perhaps a historical museum room for Clintonville history would serve the citizens of the
community and would add to the cultural, historical, social and economic life, serving all age groups. By 1950,
many locations had been investigated, both vacant lots and standing buildings. Since the City classified an
assembly hall as a business, suitable property was in the very high-price class. Lack of adequate parking around
already existing locations was another restriction affecting the finding of a suitable location. The committee
stated that it had no progress to report in this search.
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FROM OUR CWC PRESIDENT
2014-2015 Officers
President – Paula Kautz
Vice President - Diane Osterwise
Recording Secretary - Joni Shade
Corresponding Secretary – Donna
Shoemaker
Financial Secretary – Sandy Trinter
Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish
peace and good will, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit
of Christmas.
Calvin Coolidge
Write it in your heart that every day is the best day of the year.
Treasurer – Marsha Myers
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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HiLighter Staff
Editor/Typist – Pat Uhrick
Calendar Editor – Chris Saylor
Judy Oliver, Printer
Paula Kautz, Printer
Back-up Printer – Chris Saylor
Phyllis Wolf, Print Trainer
Pat Uhrick, Print Trainer
Elsie Hayes, Diane Osterwise, Chris
Saylor, and Lois Stuckey, Mailing
Staff
December is one of my favorite months. I love the smell of pine and of
Christmas cookies baking. Sparkly lights and snow please me as well.
BUT…….January is also one of my favorite months. I love the thought
of a brand new year.
Thoughts for these months:
December:
You can’t have everything. Where would you put it?
Steven Wright
January:
Cheers to a new year and another chance to get it right.
Oprah Winfrey
Congratulations!
Check out our Judy Skinner in Columbus CEO , December 2014,
page 74. Once again she is honored for her volunteer work. She is a wonderful example for all of us.
CWC Catering placed No. 1 on The Knot for wedding receptions. Well done to Kristen, Auggie, and crew!
Trivia Question:
In 1967, the first color television image was broadcast from the
WBNS-TV studio. Who was featured in the image?
Have a wonderful Christmas and may 2015 be the best year ever!
Paula Kautz
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CWC BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OCTOBER 2014
Financial Report
Checking Account Balance September 30, 2014
RECEIPTS
CWC Treasurer
Dues, Donations, Group Donations
$ 770.00
Catering
Rent, gratuities
2,543.91
Total Receipts
$ 11,115.74
$ 3,313.91
DISBURSEMENTS
Computer (upgrade WiFi)
Insurance
Legal
Maintenance
Site Maintenance
Utilities
Membership Clintonville Chamber
Total Disbursements
$
$
782.65
1,547.25
37.50
254.04
232.20
1,289.58
6,143.22
CHECKING ACCOUNT BALANCE
$ 10,286.43
CWC Board of Trustees Investments
Checking Account Balance 9/30/14
Ann Lockwood
CD Cooper State
CD PNC
Gift Fund
Interest
Memorial Fund
Total Investments
$10,286.43
$52,710.75
20,292.23
24,000.00
10,486.06
30.57
6,762.24
$114,282.55
Total Assets 10/30/14
$124,568.98
Sara Hoppenstand, Treasurer
CWC Board of Trustees
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CLINTONVILLE WOMAN’S CLUB
GENERAL BOARD MINUTES
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
The meeting was called to order by Paula Kautz.
The October minutes and the treasurer's report were approved. We have a balance of $ 12,220.26.
Paula passed a Christmas stocking to collect money to be given to Kisten for the staff Christmas party.
A quorum of 32 members were present and they reported 623 volunteer hours.
Christy Habermehl moved we accept Toni Ansley and Sue Strahm as new members.
Motion carried.
At the combined January meeting of Silver Spokes and Friends Forever, the Columbus City Schools
Superintendent, Dr Dan Good, will speak. All are welcome.
Meeting adjourned.
Joni Shade, Secretary
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CLINTONVILLE WOMAN’S CLUB
TREASURER’S REPORT
OCTOBER 2014
Balance September 30, 2014
Receipts:
Dues
Member & Group Donations
Bazaar Table Reservation
50/50 Raffle
HiLighter Mailing
Fall Card Party
General Assembly Lunch
Total Receipts
$ 9,632.26
$1,050.00
1,300.00
70.00
97.00
30.00
2,247.00
1395.00
$6,189.00
Disbursements:
Transfer to Board of Trustees
Fall Card Party
General Assembly Speaker
General Assembly catering
New member charms
$ 770.00
1,376.00
75.00
1,380.00
Total Disbursements
$3,601.00
Balance October 31, 2014
$12,220.06
Marsha Myers, Treasurer
Sandy Trinter, Financial Secretary
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Veterans’ 2014 Christmas.
Please make checks payable to
the Chillicothe V.A. Medical
Center.
BAZAAR
Thanks to everyone who
worked so hard and contributed
so much to the Bazaar this year.
It was a record year with
$4,016.35 going to the Club.
Special recognition goes to
Norma Disinger, Chairman of
the Bake Sale; to Carolyn Hill,
who initiated and chaired the
Craft Table; to Jan Fox and Joni
Shade, who ran the upstairs
kitchen; and to Mary Cockrell
and her team, who served a
delicious lunch in the Ravine
Room. Many other volunteers
also contributed much of their
time and talents.
BUDS TO
BOUQUET
Buds to Bouquet will hold their
annual Tea on February 24.
Al Burnhard, President, Union
County Master Gardeners will
present Birds & Butterflies for
Your Own Backyard, Gardening
for Wildlife.
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
$455 has been collected for the
Chillicothe Veterans Hospital
The Committee will continue
collecting money, decks of
cards, and puzzle books for the
Operation Buckeye
The collection of Beanie Babies
and small stuffed animals will
continue throughout the year.
Buckeyes also are needed for
inclusion in gift packages sent
to soldiers in Afghanistan.
Clintonville-Beechwold
Community Resource Center
Items valued at $110 were
collected by the end of October.
Collection of nonperishable
food items as well as hygienic
and paper products will
continue throughout the year
(September 2014 – May 2015).
The collection basket is located
behind the receptionist desk.
CONDOLENCE
Bonnie Hults on the death of
her daughter, Jane Hemming.
The family of former member,
Janet Yaggi.
MEMBERSHIP
Are you looking for an event to
share with a friend? Then
consider a great evening of
music while introducing friends
to the Clintonville Woman’s
Club!
Vaughn Wiester's Famous Jazz
Orchestra is made up of 21 very
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talented professional musicians
who have come together every
Monday evening on an informal
basis for the last 15 years to
share their love of music by
reading the best Big Band
Charts from the last 50 years.
For big band fans, this concert
is an opportunity to hear the
sounds of Woody Herman, Stan
Kenton, Duke Ellington, and
other great ensembles without
ever leaving Columbus.
Again, a big band concert is
held every Monday evening at
the Clintonville Woman’s Club
from 7:30 pm to 10 pm. Cost is
just $10 for adults and $5 for
students. Snacks, soup,
sandwiches, and beverages are
available for sale.
New Members:
Toni Ansley
553 Yaronia Drive North
Columbus OH 43214
614-262-6812 (H)
614-571-7801 (C)
toniaansley@gmail.com
Sue Strahm
1324 Fountaine Rd
Columbus OH 43221
614-457-3578 (H)
678-333-8897 (C)
The following women have
resigned from the Club:
Alice Fruth
Vickie Hamer
Ginny Shimrock
Amy Coley-Tonti
Sarah Wadhwa
Marjorie Werkhaven
Nila Whitfield
Rebecca Winkle
Total Active Members: 291
PUBLIC
RELATIONS
Breakfast with Santa
Ho Ho Ho!!!
Cookies are needed for the
Breakfast With Santa on
December 13. Please bring two
or three dozen Christmas
cookies to the Club on Friday,
December 12. They can be left
in the room across from the
kitchen.
EVENING
MEMBERS
The Evening Members and
M.A.T.H. Club will have a joint
meeting on December 10. They
will be entertained by the
AAUW Chorus.
HANDCRAFT
Handcraft will not meet in
January.
SUNSHINE
Cards were sent to the
following:
Elaine Barnum
Myra Dull
Shirley Fischer
Avis Gloeckner
Miriam Hinton
Alice and Dr. Larry Loughead
Betty Martin
Fran Voss
Trivia question answer: Flippo
the clown
MAH JONGG
MAVENS
TRANSPORTATION
Fabulous News! Diane Brant
once again has volunteered her
services as a driver for CWC
members who need a ride to and
from CWC events. To make
arrangements, call Diane Brant
at 268-0453.
Anyone wishing to assist Diane
in this endeavor also should
contact her.
Join in the fun with the
Mahjongg Mavens!
The group meets every Tuesday
at 12:50 pm and plays until 3:00
pm.
Dues are $17 a year. If
interested, call Carmela
Criswell at 614-580-4105 or
simply attend any Tuesday
meeting at 12:50 pm. .
VAGABONDS
BRIDGE LESSONS
The bridge lessons will take a
winter break during the month
of January. They will resume
on February 4, 2015. Have a
wonderful Holiday.
transportation, a buffet lunch
and tickets . If you are
interested, call Marilyn Elliott
or Chris Saylor.
There are a few tickets available
for the trip to LaComedia on
December 10 to see Miracle on
34th Street. The cost is $64 per
person, which includes
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Nancy Bahorek’s phone number
is 268-5160
AprilHowland’s e-mail address
is howland.april@yahoo.com
NOTES
Don’t forget to like Clintonville
Woman’s Club on Facebook
THE DEADLINE FOR THE
FEBRUARY HI LIGHTER
IS JANUARY 23, 2015.
The Club has updated our wifi.
It is now available over the
entire building. The password
is womansclub.
RSVP
I was so pleased to receive your
card! My intentions were to
write this note right away.
However, I put it aside and days
went by. I find at 93 that the
brain dosen’t work as well!!
Jinnie Gorry
Thank you so much for your
generous support of our two
events in May. Both were great
successes thanks to CRC friends
such as you.
Cliff Wiltshire
To al the wonderful ladies of
the Clintonville Woman’s Club.
I had a wonderful time at your
April luncheon. The company
was kind and the program
fabulous! Hugs!
Kimm Tigges
Worthington Hills Womens
Club
A COUPLE
OF KIDS
ONCE MORE
Our play is cast and rehearsals
have begun. Mark the dates of
April 17, 18 and 19 on your
calendar. Ticket sales will
begin in February.
According to Wikipedia:
The Clintonville Woman’s Club
will celebrate its 75th
anniversary with a combination
of special activities and
volunteer opportunities from
January through June 2015.
In January, members are asked
to bring gently used clothing to
the General Assembly meeting
on January 23. These
contributions will be given to
Volunteers of America and
Dress for Success.
On January 9, members can join
Social Services for a volunteer
opportunity at My Very Own
Blanket in Westerville. Contact
Shirley Palumbo at 261-9941
for more information.
For information about all of the
activities and volunteer
opportunities, check the CWC
website, which will be updated
regularly as planning continues.
SCRABBLE
Do you like to play Scrabble?
You are invited to join us in the
Ravine Room on Monday,
January 19 at 1:00 p.m. All
members are welcome.
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In the context of social
invitations, RSVP is a request
for a response from the invited
person or persons; it is an
initialism derived from the
French phrase répondez s'il
vous plaît, meaning please
respond.
According to Emily Post:
The high society of England
adopted French etiquette in the
late 18th century, and the
writings of Emily Post aimed to
offer a standard no more
stringent than that
tradition. Late 20th century
editions building on her early
work in the 1920s say, e.g., that
anyone receiving an invitation
with an R.S.V.P. on it is obliged
to reply…, and some recent
editions describe breaching this
standard as inexcusably
rude. Emily Post advises that
anyone receiving an invitation
with an RSVP on it must reply
promptly and should reply
within a day or two of receiving
the invitation.
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