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2011 News...


Lea M. Astin is 50/50 Winner!

As Raffle Chairman Susie Flynn and President JoAnn Smith looked on, 5-year-old Rebecca drew ticket # 15 which belonged to Susie's friend Lea M. Astin. Lea had purchased 2 tickets from Susie who sold a grand total of 20. What a great Christmas surprise for Lea - right? But that's not the best part of this story. In the spirit of the season, Lea gave the entire $5000 prize to a family who was not going to have much of a Christmas! Following suit, Susie did the same thing with her $100 award for selling the winning ticket!

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Mae Silver Wins Blimp Ride - Gives It Away!

Education Chairman Mae Silver was the originator of the idea to raffle a ride on the Goodyear Blimp to earn money for the FLWC Scholarship. Since she had previously won a blimp ride, she bought just 3 tickets for the raffle to support the project. She had even given an enthusiastic account of her own ride in the absence of Goodyear pilot Mandy Martin who was unable to attend the November 18 meeting. Imagine her surprise when her ticket was drawn! "I was simply flabbergasted!" she said. She was ready to have them draw another winning ticket, but President JoAnn Smith had a better idea. Shauna Jacobs from Melbourne had learned about the raffle through Goodyear and the website and wanted to win a blimp ride as a 90th birthday gift for her father, a former airline pilot. She called JoAnn and said, "I'll take all the tickets you have left!" So, she bought 24 tickets, making the scholarship fundraiser a huge success! It seemed entirely appropriate that she should be Mae's choice to win the ride!

Lifetime Member Lorraine Vreeland Dies

Longtime member Lorraine Vreeland died on Friday, November 4, 2011 ending a line of Vreeland members dating back to 1911.

She was the third Vreeland to be a member of FLWC, following her mother-in-law Dorothy (Mrs. JB, Jr.) and Dorothy's mother-in-law Cordelia (Mrs. J. B. Sr.) who is one of 34 members listed in the 1911 - 1912 Yearbook. Since she was one of 3 "leaders" of the February 23, 2012 program in that yearbook, she may well have been one of the original 18 members. She was president for 1928 - 1929. Many of our nearly-complete collection of yearbooks belonged to her.

According to the yearbooks, from 1949-1958 both Cordelia & Dorothy were members. Cordelia died in 1958; Dorothy, in 1977. Both were lifetime members for many years.

Lorraine joined FLWC the year after her mother-in-law Dorothy (Mrs. JB, Jr.) died and had been a member since 1978. She was named a Lifetime Member in 2007. Although she hadn't been active in recent years, it wasn't due to failing health; she was busy taking care of her grandchildren! According to her daughter Jane Vreeland, her death resulted from a massive stroke as she was on her way home from church on Sunday, October 30.


District 13 Spring Workshop Features
GFWC Past-President Jackie Pierce

France madethe birthday cake 20 Andrews Avenue Mae and France cut the cake

On Saturday, May 7, 2011 members of District 13 gathered at Deicke Auditorium in Plantation for their Annual Spring Workshop. Past-President of GFWC International Jackie Pierce spoke to the group about domestic violence and how one in four women will be a victim of some form of such violence.

Other presenters included Sandy Novak who reported on the District 13 Arts and Crafts Show; Pat Hinde, who updated the group on the sale of $100 memorial bricks to help renovate the state headquarters in Lakeland; District 13 is the only district in the state with 100% participation! District Director Darlene Vlazny congratulated winners of various awards from the recent GFWC Florida Spring Convention.

Each club contributed a raffle basket and each club president or alternate gave a 2-minute synopsis of her club's recent and future activities. Attending from FLWC were JoAnn Smith, Alice SachnovskyAnn Mihaiu, Bev Hoppe, Suzanne Franklin and Priscilla Marrotta, who presented each attendee with an autographed copy of her book, Power and Wisdom.

To see photos of this meeting and other District 13 meetings and events go to District 13 Shutterfly Share Site.

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Club Celebrates 100th Birthday

France madethe birthday cake 20 Andrews Avenue Mae and France cut the cake

The Fort Lauderdale Woman's Club marked its 100th birthday on January 11, 2011 (1/11/11). Several events were held to celebrate this momentous milestone. First, a proclamation by Mayor Jack Seiler declared that January 11 would be Fort Lauderdale Woman's Club Day.

On Friday, January 14, 2011, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held on the steps of the Clubhouse with Mayor Jack Seiler, Vice-Mayor Romney Rogers, Commissioner Bobby DuBose and members of the FLWC in attendance. The ribbon cutting marked the completion of phase 1 of the renovation of the clubhouse, a project that had its inception 10 years ago.

Architect Susan McClellan (also a club member), Louis Friend of Friendly Construction and Building Chair Genia Duncan Ellis proudly presented the building to the membership and the public for a viewing at this ribbon cutting. It also placed the front of the club back on Andrews Avenue returning the building location to its original orientation and the street address to 20 South Andrews Avenue.

On Friday, January 21, at the regular monthly meeting, over 100 members and guests enjoyed a proper birthday party in the renovated Clubhouse. County Historian and longtime member Helen Landers was the featured speaker and entertainment was provided by the Broward Women's Chorus. Honored guests included representatives from the Seminole Tribe, the Girl Scouts, the Port Commission, the Broward County Library, the Red Cross, the Department of Children and Families, the Old Dillard School and the YMCA, all of whom FLWC had assisted at some point in their history.

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2010 News...


October 2010 Meeting Features Linda Boyd

GFWC Florida Past-President Linda Boyd was the speaker at the October meeting of FLWC. Many current members of the Club had never had an orientation or an initiation ceremony to officially welcome them into membership. The purpose of this meeting was to do both.

Linda used a Power-Point presentation which traced GFWC clubs back to founder Jennie June Croley who founded Sorosis in 1869; this utimately led to the formation of GFWC in 1890. She also included the history of the Florida Federation and of FLWC. A candlelight commitment ceremony followed her presentation and members pledged their intent to be a part of the work of the Club.

District Director Darlene Vlazny shared information about upcoming District 13 events. Linda and Darlene were given certificates of appreciation as well as copies of Mae Silver and Susan McClellan’s book Watch Out, Ivy.

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2010 October Meeting

District 13 Welcomes GFWC Florida President Teddy Hulse and President-Elect Pat Zazzarino on October 2

On Saturday, October 2, 2010 members of District 13 gathered at Aston Gardens at Parkland Commons for the annual Fall Tour of Officers. Attending from FLWC were Jeri Pryor, Alice Sachnovsky and Bev Hoppe.

Besides the honored guests, others who spoke to the group were GFWC Florida Past-President Linda Boyd and District 13 Director Darlene Vlazny. Each club contributed a raffle basket and each club president or alternate gave a 2-minute synopsis of her club's recent or future activities.

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2010 Fall Tour

Groundbreaking for Next Phase of Clubhouse Renovations Held

On Friday, September 3, 2010 the long-awaited groundbreaking for the FLWC Clubhouse renovation took place. Along with contractor Louis Friendly, architect Susan McClellan and FLWC President JoAnn Smith, Ft. Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler and Commissioner Romney Rodgers wielded the city's special ceremonial gold shovels to officially initiate the project which has been in the planning stages for many years. It is hoped that it will be completed by the Club's 100th birthday on January 11, 2011.

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2010 Groundbreaking

Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Alex Sink Rents Clubhouse For Rally

Alex with Jeannie Burke Susan McClellan, Gretchen Thompson, Alex Sink Caroline Seabright, Nan Rich

“Women for Alex,” an event that may be more meaningful after the outcome of the November elections, was held on August 18 at the FLWC Clubhouse.

Democratic candidate for governor Alex Sink rented the FLWC Clubhouse for a rally prior to the August primary elections. She was joined by US Representative Debbie Wasserman Shultz, State Senator Nan Rich and Broward County Commissioner Kristen Jacobs as well as approximately 100 supporters in a Democratic love fest for the gubernatorial hopeful.

Club Architect Susan McClellan used the opportunity to share her renderings of the renovated Clubhouse with the women, hoping they will remember FLWC when the vote for grants comes up again.

Membership Chairman Jeannie Burke almost brought the rally to a halt when she crashed to the floor while trying to get a good photo of the candidate.

Other FLWC members attending the event were Sue Long, Caroline Seabright, Mae Silver, Jean Deering, Kathy Schauer, Gretchen Thompson and Bev Hoppe.

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2010 Alex Sink Event

District 13 Spring Workshop, May 22, 2010
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2010 District 13 Workshop

Alice Sakhnovsky and Bev Hoppe attended the District 13 Workshop on Saturday, May 22 at Volunteer Park in Plantation. Caroline Seabright was on her way but had a close encounter with her garage door and didn't make it. Donna Richardson was hoping to come, but ended up having a flight. Too bad they - and the rest of you - missed it. Both Alice and Bev agreed - it was a hoot!

The new GFWC Florida President Teddy Hulse who was the visiting officer is a lot of fun - her talk was informative but humorous! Her President's Project is "Change or Die!" It has to do with the fact that the state lost a total of 927 members last year and emphasized that we must devise ways to not only increase our membership, but even more importantly, be able to retain the members we have. She announced several new ideas which are being incorporated as state policy. One way the state will save $10,000 is that The Florida Clubwoman - the state newsletter which you all should have been receiving 3 times a year - will be sent out by e-mail only and will be reformatted into 8 x 11 for printing. Because almost all communication will be done by e-mail, she suggested having e-mail buddies for members without e-mail.

District 13 Director Darlene Vlazny is going to be a terrific District Director. She already has the calendar laid out for the next 2 years - guess who's hosting the District Art Show next February!! FLWC!

AND - in 2013, the GFWC Convention is to be held either here or in WPB - but not Miami.

Best of all - there was a wonderful brunch done by the Plantation Acres WC! There were 2 kinds of eggs, sausage, bacon, 2 kinds of French toast, 2 kinds of muffins, fruit and small Danish pastries. We even had mimosas with strawberries! All for $4.00! Yum!

There were 8 raffle baskets - one from each club represented - ours was a spa basket.

We learned that our own Genia Ellis is the new District Secretary. Alice filled in for JoAnn Smith to do the president's report.

And that's the way it was on Saturday, May 22, 2010! The next district meeting will be in October hosted by the Parkland WC.

May 21, 2010 Meeting Photos
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2010 May Meeting

District 13 Arts & Crafts Show, March 6, 2010!
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2010 District Art Show

Hats Galore at 99th Birthday Luncheon!
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2010 99th Birthday Luncheon

13th Calder Day Earns $1300!!
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2009 Calder

Old Florida Fish Fry Labeled a Big Success!
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2009 Fish Fry

2009 News...



Fort Lauderdale Woman's Club
98th Birthday Tea - Friday, January 16, 2009
Event Chairman Valerie Taylor





Photos from the Tea
Beginning at the top left: Jean Crocker Deering helps set up; top right: Jeannie Burke's Florida-themed table;
2nd row, left: Sue Long's black and white table; right: Bev Hoppe's British-themed table;
3rd row, left: Susan McClellan's table; right: JoAnn Smith, Gretchen Thompson and Marti Corwin;
4th row, left: Chairman Valerie Taylor welcomes guests; right: Entertainer Pam Bruno does her comedy routine;
5th row, left: Valerie gives Marilyn Romano her prize; right: Sara Thompson, Margarethe Sorensen and France Karr;
bottom: France Karr's "Catered by France" card.
For more photos see the February/March Red Hibiscus, above.



President Alice Sakhnovsky Misses Tea - Attends Inauguration!

"Where's Alice?" several people asked at the Tea.

Alice, her husband Nick and son James were in Washington, DC attending the Inauguration of President Barack Obama. On the night before the Inauguration, she and Nick attended the Florida Ball where they just missed Governor Crist, but had a chat with Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

While she was in Washington, she also visited GFWC Headquarters



where she met GFWC President Rose Ditto



and President-Elect Carlene Garner.


Read more about her trip in the February/March Red Hibiscus, above.




2008 News...


Max Oceola Visits FLWC Clubhouse!

by Kathy Mitchell

Wow…what a day we had on June 5!  We were honored to have Seminole Tribe Councilman Max Osceola, Jr. tour our clubhouse with Susan McClellan and participate in our Comcast video for the FLWC restoration/preservation project.  Judy Dixon, the past Building Committee chairman for four years, Lisa Scott-Founds, our newest member and friend of Max Osceola, and I, myself, were present.

Max arrived in his Seminole vest with a big heart.  He received a brief tour from Susan, our talented architect and after introductions and background, Derek began filming.  What an experience!  He was such an eloquent speaker and he shared amazing stories about his experiences with Ivy from our Woman’s Club history.  He spoke about all that Ivy and “her ladies” provided for the Seminole children, and how his people may not have had much, but they were always rich in love and their heritage.  It was wonderful to hear about their past. During the taping, Max shared how the Seminoles may not have had much in the past, but they now are richly blessed.  Then to our surprise, he stated that he and the Seminole Tribe of Florida wanted to give back to the Ft. Lauderdale Woman’s Club and to support the preservation and restoration of our clubhouse with a donation of $25,000
 
With that, Judy started crying, but the video went on.  The wonderful thing is that you all will be able to view his pledge and his sincerity on the Comcast program.   Mr. Oceola graciously offered to speak at our October membership meeting at our clubhouse.  We were so excited about the opportunity for each of you to experience the wonderful stories and his participation in the Woman’s Club.  He is a kind leader who has never forgotten his humble beginnings and his love for the community.  He also expressed an interest in having some of the Seminole women join our membership.  (I can see Ivy beaming now!)    Thank you all for letting me be a part of such a dynamic group with a wonderful mission.  All that came into my mind was …think of all “the good that we may do” in bringing back this wonderful “little pink house” at Broward and Andrews and to be able to grow in our community outreach.



Fort Lauderdale Woman's Club
Installation Luncheon - Friday, May 16, 2008
Event Chairman Emily Farrell


Photos from the Installation - beginning at the top left: Parliamentarian Patricia McDougle installs the new officers; top right: 2007 Woman of the Year Susan McClellan presents her painting of the Clubhouse to 2008 Woman of the Year June Cox; center, left: Maria Brandwein sells raffle tickets for the Scholarship Fund to Lisa Marie; right: Nancy Lambert collects her raffle prize; bottom, left: Our two scholarship winners Jasmine Allen and Rosa Mendez; right: The event program created by Susan O'Leary and Edna Salg..




Fort Lauderdale Woman's Club
97th Birthday Tea - Friday, January 18, 2008
Event Chairman Emily Farrell


Photos from the Tea - beginning at the top left: Susan McClellan presents a painting of the Clubhouse as it will look when restoration is complete to Cindi Hutchinson; top right: A table of guests; center, left: Edna Salg and Sue Molnar greet Liannette Marquez and a friend; right: Genia Ellis holds a hibiscus fan which was a table favor; bottom, left: Chairman of the day Emily Farrell with Helen VonSalzen; right: Elba Cases on the right with a friend.



Governor Crist Stops By!

Charlie's Angels!
Early voting for the Presidential primary began on Monday, January 14 in Broward County. A member of the FLWC Board received a tip that Governor Charlie Crist would be stopping by Stranahan Park - and thus, our Clubhouse - to address the crowd waiting to vote in the Main Library. Ever ready to use any opportunity to advance the FLWC agenda, Susan McClellan rallied Board members to provide cookies and bottled water to those who attended. Also available on the table were brochures and flyers detailing club history, restoration and information on our new literacy project in conjunction with the library. Arriving at 7:30 am in anticipation of a big crowd, she and the group assembled above had to wait until nearly 11 am befor the governor arrived. As it turned out, it was worth the wait! After speaking briefly, he agreed to pose for photos. Pictured above are (l-r) Deb Workman, Club President Alice Sakhnovsky, Judy Dixon, Governor Crist, Susan McClellan, Patricia McDougle and Bev Hoppe.

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2008 Red Hot Hibiscus Gala
Ice Cream Social

2007 News...


Cardinal Gibbons Says "Thanks!"

From Susan McClellan

Cardinal Gibbons High School Drama Department put on the production Honk at the Broward County Main Library Auditorium November 8 - November 11, 2007. The FLWC loaned them our clubhouse for a few hours (noon till 6pm) for their judges to do some deliberation away from the participants and their parents/families so that it could be done without undue pressure. They really had a hard time finding space for this to happen and the FLWC came in for the rescue!!! Once again our clubhouse makes history!!! Anyway they left this in the clubhouse and Gary brought it home and I wanted to share it with everyone.





Nola Marries Mark Farber!

On June 24, in the sun-dappled courtyard of the Barton G. Restaurant in Miami Beach, FLWC past-president Nola Marie Richardson became the bride of Mark Farber. Serving as matron-of-honor was immediate past-president Gloria Hood(below, left). Susie Flynn (below, right) was the “honorary” mother of the bride. The 2 most unusual members of the wedding party were Nola’s dogs, Whisky and Brandy, who behaved perfectly throughout the entire event.




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.

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



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.



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.





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!

Fort Lauderdale Woman's Club, Inc.
Location: 20 South Andrews Avenue |
Mailing Address: PO Box 2487 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33303 | 954-761-9407 |

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