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In Memory of Ann Hayes

by Helen Von Salzen

Susie Flynn brought Ann Hayes into the FLWC a few years ago and Ann immediately won the Mad Hatter contest at our March meeting that year. (She's pictured here in yellow with Kathy Shurte). Ann was a long time friend of mine and of my family. She and I were on the Board of Episcopal Church Women at All Saints Episcopal Church here in Fort Lauderdale. I had asked Ann to serve on the Board of The Fort Lauderdale Woman's Club, as well, but she and Susie Flynn both ended up in Holy Cross Hospital and I had to resign the FLWC presidency because of some serious health issues of my own. Ann was an accountant and long served as treasurer of various organizations to which she belonged and she was always one to volunteer to help with taking tickets or selling raffle tickets at ECW and at FLWC events and she supported our many activities in every way that she could. Ann had suffered several strokes and had endured cancer and diabetes but she didn't let those afflictions interfere with her active involvement in the life of her family and her community. Despite her various physical challenges and recent hospitalizations, her death on July 2 was unexpected and the immediate cause is unknown. Her daughter Patricia told me that she just thinks that her mother's great heart gave out. Ann was a valiant woman and we shall miss her very much. Her memorial service at All Saints was held on July 10 and the FLWC was represented by Susie Flynn, Gloria Hood, Liannette Marquez, Judy Dixon, Susan McClellan, June Cox and me.

.....and of Jean Karch   (5/24/1905 - 6/23/2007)

Jean Piber Karch, 102, of Naples, passed away June 23, 2007. Born on May 24, 1905 in Vienna, Austria to Franz and Anna Piber, she moved to the United States with her parents in 1908. Jean was raised in Possumtown, NJ; lived in Bronx, NY and North Plainfield, NJ; and retired to Ft. Lauderdale in 1956. She was a longtime member of the Ft. Lauderdale Woman's Club and was Woman of the Year in 1998. In 2000, Club celebrated her 95th birthday with a luncheon at Ireland's Inn. She was an active member of FLWC- rarely missing a meeting - until she moved to Naples in 2001 to be near her son and his family. She is survived by her son, Richard (Rosemarie) Karch Jr. of Naples; her daughter, Jean (John) Sagarese of Mendham, NJ; 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Richard, her husband of 60 years. Services were on July 2nd in Naples.

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VonSalzen Resigns; Sakhnovsky Assumes Presidency!

Helen's Resignation Letter

May 23, 2007

Dear Club Officers and Board Members:

After careful and agonizing reflection in this week of being so ill with fever and flu and bronchial asthma, I have come to realize that I simply cannot serve as the 2007-2008 president of The Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club.

Ever since I joined the club, in 2000, I have donated countless hours and personal financial resources to the FLWC. For the past year, my work on behalf of the club has been a full time job and I am exhausted by it.

As many of you know, I have a number of chronic health issues and some of them, like the heart disease and high blood pressure from which I suffer, are life threatening. Many of my ailments – such as the blood pressure, the migraines and the Fibromyalgia Syndrome - are exacerbated by stress. I have consulted with my physicians, recently, and am about to begin a couple of long term medical protocols that will sap my energy and take much of my time. I begin these regimens as soon as I return to Florida in July and that is the same time that the FLWC Board is to begin its work for 2007-2008.

Once I have recovered from my current bout of flu and bronchitis, my husband and I are going to our North Carolina condo for several weeks. We had planned the trip during the month of June when the FLWC is not supposed to be in session. However, before we have even been able to prepare for our journey, a number of pressing FLWC issues have come up and I have not been well enough to cope with them. We expect to be gone from May 29-July 9.

Therefore, before we go any further into an administration meant to be mine, I wish to resign from office and from the Board and to leave the club in your capable hands. I have neither the health nor the stamina to continue in office and I deeply regret any inconvenience that my resignation causes you.

My very best wishes to all of you for a successful 2007-2008 club year.

In Federation and In Fellowship,

Helen O. Von Salzen

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Alice's Letter to Members

Thursday, 31 May 2007

Dear Fellow Members of the Fort Lauderdale Woman's Club:

It is with regret that we accept the resignation of Helen Von Salzen as president of the Fort Lauderdale Woman's Club. Helen has been active in the club and Fort Lauderdale civic activities for many years, including many with historical emphasis. Her contributions to the club have been many and we look forward to her return to club activities in the near future. In the meantime we wish her good health and a restful summer.

In accordance with the FLWC bylaws, the first vice-president automatically assumes the office of president for the remainder of the presidential term. One of the duties of the president is to fill any other vacancies that occur in any elected office. The office of first vice-president is filled from among the current elected officers and as such, I appoint Lianette Marquez to the office of first vice- president. Her appointment leaves a vacancy in the position of second vice-president, and I appoint Susan Molnar to that position. These appointments are subject to approval by the board of directors.

Assuming the office of president is an awesome responsibility, and I am honored to serve an organization with such a prestigious history. I look forward to the club's continued prosperity, the footprints in history that we leave today, and to the successful beginnings of the club house restoration.

I know my name is hard to pronounce and spell (what was I thinking?), but anything which starts with "Sak..." (and of course just plain Alice) will do. If you like to email, please put amarieskincare@comcast.net in to your address book so you won't have to type it more than once. Also, you can always reach me by phone at 954-467-5467 (954- go-skins). I am here to serve you, and will always strive to do what I can for the club and its members.

With a positive look to the rest of '07 and '08, thank you very much for your support and all your efforts in what will be a great year. And let's have fun, too!

Always yours in Federation,

Alice

Alice Sakhnovsky, President Fort Lauderdale Woman's Club

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Annual Installation Luncheon Held May 18

The FLWC Installation Luncheon was held at the Tower Club on Friday, May 18. Outgoing president Gloria Hood served as the installing officer for the 2007-2008 officers. Using household items as the theme, she presented each new officer with items in keeping with their duties - for example, in describing the president's duties as being an ex-officio member of all committees, she presented incoming president Helen Von Salzen with a jug of "All" laundry detergent. Besides Helen, the other officers who were installed are: 1st Vice-President, Alice Sakhnovsky; 2nd Vice-President, Liannette Marquez; Recording Secretary Alexandra Danburg; Corresponding Secretary, Emily Farrell; Membership Secretary, Helena Hejazi; and Treasurer June Cox.

Kaamalya Powell is Scholarship Recipient

Education Chairman Edith Toogood presented the FLWC annual scholarship to Fort Lauderdale High School graduating senior Kaamalya Powell who will be attending FSU in the fall. Kaamalya, who works 30 hours a week, has a 4.06 GPA hopes to become an attorney. She is a member of National Honor Society, was a member of the varsity soccer team and served in Student Government as well as several other organizations. She represented FLHS in the Broward County Asociation of Student Councils and served an internship in the Judicial Courthouse. She was accompanied to the luncheon by her BRACE advisor Susy O'Day.

Eight Longtime Members Honored

Honored guests of the day were eight longtime FLWC members, some of whom have been in Club for as long as 50 years. As Membership Chairman Liannette Marquez introduced each honoree, they were presented with a GFWC pin and a ceramic memento box. Above, from left to right, they are Mary Sheridan, June Brisick, Peg Docen, Lorraine Vreeland, Edna Salg, Dorothy Duda, Ann Silver, and Regina Coons.

Susan McClellan, Woman of the Year!

As her final duty as president, Gloria Hood presented the Woman of the Year award to Susan McClellan. Susan, a professional architect who has her own business, Susan M. McClellan, PA Architects, has been instrumental in helping the club go forward with the restoration project! According to Gloria, "She's right there whenever she's needed, rolls up her sleeves and jumps in! She's also a good truck driver; recently Club was given some wonderful items from Ireland's Inn and Susan herself drove over to pick them up. I was extremely honored to be able to present her with the Woman of the Year award." Other nominees for the honor were June Cox, Judy Dixon, Genia Ellis, Susie Flynn, Cindi Hutchinson, Marilyn Romano, Edna Salg and Helen VonSalzen.

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Patricia McDougle Conducts Parliamentary Workshop!

On Saturday, May 19 thirteen Board members attended a workshop entitled "Shorter, Effective And Democratic Meetings" at All-Saints Episcopal Church led by Patricia McDougle. Besides being the FLWC parliamentarian, she is a Professional Registered Parliamentarian from the National Association of Parliamentarians, and is also a member of the Florida Association and the Plantation Unit of Parliamentarians. Each member in attendance was given a 32-page booklet based on Robert's Rules of Order and compiled by Patricia especially for this seminar. Among the things the participants learned:

...If the By-Laws do not say you can, you CAN'T!

...The word "Chairman" does not denote masculinity.

...The presiding officer should say, "The chair recognizes Henrietta," when calling upon a member to speak.

...If a chairman has an important report, it should be written and attached to the minutes.

...Members have MORE rights than the president! Among those rights are the right to attend meetings; the right to bring up and debate any business they choose; make and second motions; and the right to vote on issues.

...Anything that takes away a member's rights requires a 2/3 vote of those present and voting!

After spending over two hours learning the Rules, attendees were divided into groups and given mock issues to role-play for the group. Besides learning a lot about the proper way to conduct a meeting, those who attended had the opportunity to get better acquainted with each other. Thanks to Helen Von Salzen and her husband Eric for arranging the workshop.

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On Saturday, April 21, 2007 Club hosted The First Annual Red Hibiscus Gala - a fundraiser to benefit the restoration of our historic Clubhouse.

An enormous tent was erected on SE 1st Avenue from Broward Boulevard to SE 1st Street to hold the sold-out crowd of more than 250!

People partied outside.....

Tables and a beverage center were set up in the courtyard.

And inside they checked out the silent auction.....

There was a full house!

And inside they checked out the silent auction.....

Honored for their contributions were Judy Dixon (left) and Cindi Hutchinson!