Laura Dziekonski, Kappa Department, has been selected to be the
Administrative Professional for the Year by the Murray chapter of IAAP.
Friday, May 13, 2005
Wednesday, May 4, 2005
May 2 2005 Minutes Executive Board Meeting
MURRAY WOMAN’S CLUB
MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
MAY 2, 2005
The Executive Board of the Murray Woman’s Club met on May 2, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. at the Club House for a Dinner Meeting. Following the dinner, the president called the business meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. and asked the recording secretary to call the roll. Twenty-one board members were in attendance, with all departments except Home represented.
The minutes of the April 4, 2005, meeting were approved without correction and filed for record.
OFFICERS’ REPORTS:
Pat Harrington, president, expressed thanks to the department chairs for their cooperation in preparing the monthly reports and getting them in on time. She announced that there will be a cookout on the new patio on June 6 to honor the outgoing chairwomen and to get acquainted with the women who will be serving as new chairs of their departments.
Pat reported that MWC has raised $300 for the “Buddy Campaign” so far. This fund benefits the “Big Brothers and Big Sisters.” The club will continue to accept donations.
The president stated that the KFWC Convention will be held at the Executive Inn West in Louisville on May 12-15. Those who wish to attend should turn in their names by May 3. She circulated a sign-up sheet for the Convention.
She reported briefly on the following:
1. Martha Joiner was selected as a finalist for the Murray Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals.
2. KFWC president Alice Kendrick will attend the May General Meeting of the Murray Woman’s Club. Pat invited board members to join her and Alice for breakfast on the morning after the meeting.
3. Orders are now being taken for the tee shirt fundraising project which will fund the First District Scholarship for KFWC. The shirts cost $13.
4. The membership profile sheets are not yet ready.
Pat announced that she is looking for a few good women (two, to be exact) to fill two vacant positions: Legislative Chair and Press Book Chair.
She told the Board that word has been received of the death of Mary Ellen Pfost’s husband. Mary Ellen recently served as First District Governor, preceding Merryman Kemp. Cards may be sent to 5300 Hendron Road, Paducah, KY 42003.
Tracey Wortham, first vice-president, stated that the annual Memorial Service will be May 26 at the General Meeting. The service will be at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs area. Following the service, there will be a potluck Salad Supper downstairs and the installation of the new officers. She asked the department chairs to encourage their members to attend and to remind them of the drawing for a year’s membership. To qualify for the drawing, a member must have attended 3 out of the 4 General Meetings.
Martha Joiner, second vice-president, said that she has submitted the photos for both the GFWC calendar contest and the volunteer contest.
Sheree Story, treasurer, reported a Balance on Hand April 1, 2005, of $---. The Total Receipts for April were $---, and the Total Disbursements were $---. The Balance on Hand April 30, 2005, was $---.
Sheree requested that the department chairs urge their treasurers to attend the June meeting and stressed the importance of this meeting with her to learn about their responsibilities. She also asked that a bill be sent to WKMS for payment of $--- to MWC for the recent participation in their phone-a-thon.
DEPARTMENTS:
Alpha The department is still taking orders for the pictorial history. The prepublication price is $57.95 plus tax. The book will be out in November.
Creative Arts The members entertained their scholarship recipients recently.
Delta The members assisted with the Hospice Luncheon by providing four desserts.
Garden Forty-four people attended the April Luncheon and Card Party.
Kappa The “Evening of Chocolate Delight” raised $1000 which the department donated to CASA. (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children)
Music The department sponsored their annual Middle School/High School Contests. This year was the Piano/Vocal Contests: there were eight contestants. Also, the department is having their Spring Fundraiser “Girls Night Out” on May 17 at the Club House at 6:30 p.m. Admission is by donation.
Sigma Members thanked the Board (and all members) for their participation in the Hospice Luncheon. The extra food was given to “Meals on Wheels,” the Senior Center, the Fire Department and the Police Department.
Theta The department gave 4-H scholarships, donated to the “Buddy Campaign,” and to Project Graduation for both Calloway County High School and Murray High School.
Zeta The department gave a donation to the Music Department’s Relay for Life team, to Project Graduation for both high schools, and provided 2 desserts for the Hospice Luncheon.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Advisory Martha Crafton reported that April was a busy rental month. She said that the Jewelry Sale earned $--- for MWC and that the owners of the business donated an additional $100. She added that Perry Cavitt hopes to have the new windows installed soon.
Civic
Recycling The next “Make a Difference Day” will be May 21 from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Plastic, glass, tin, and paper will be accepted. Finance Pat Harrington reported that MWC made $--- from the Rebate at Mr. Gatti’s. She reminded the Board that money from the “Bakeless Bake Sale” should be collected at the May meeting. The committee thinks the Kroger Gift Card will be ready soon. The president said that Pat Miller and Belinda Wallis will be co-chairs for the Tag Sale in September. DEPARTMENT CHAIRS SHOULD APPOINT WORKERS FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. She asked that the workers be appointed at the May meeting and that the chair remind them of their schedule before September. Merchandise will be accepted after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 8 through Friday, September 9. The sale will be Saturday, September 10. NO SHOES OR-CLOTHES, PLEASE.
Legislative Barbara Brandon reviewed the proposed by-laws changes listed in the recent Kentucky Clubwoman.
Motion: Barbara Brandon moved that the delegates vote to approve the by-laws changes as suggested in the Clubwoman magazine. The motion was seconded and carried.
Yearbook Sally DuFord requested department chairs turn in the names of their members by the end of May; the programs for the departments should be turned in by June. DEADLINE: JUNE 20.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Sigma Department reports they have several of the lighted clubhouses which they would be willing to donate to the Club, perhaps to be sold to those who rent the clubhouse for special occasions.
Barbara Brandon suggested that the corresponding secretary send a letter of appreciation for the gift to the Sigma Department.
OLD BUSINESS:
The president announced that there are no nominations for the Jenny Awards.
She then announced that it was time to reveal “Secret Friends” and to distribute the gifts.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Virginia Randolph, Recording Secretary
Dates to Remember:
May 26 May General Meeting, Memorial Service and Salad Supper Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m.
June 6 Executive Board Meeting and cookout/ Training Session 6:30 p.m.
REBATE NIGHTS: Backyard Burger May 11, 4-10 p.m.
Sirloin Stockade May 17, all day
MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
MAY 2, 2005
The Executive Board of the Murray Woman’s Club met on May 2, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. at the Club House for a Dinner Meeting. Following the dinner, the president called the business meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. and asked the recording secretary to call the roll. Twenty-one board members were in attendance, with all departments except Home represented.
The minutes of the April 4, 2005, meeting were approved without correction and filed for record.
OFFICERS’ REPORTS:
Pat Harrington, president, expressed thanks to the department chairs for their cooperation in preparing the monthly reports and getting them in on time. She announced that there will be a cookout on the new patio on June 6 to honor the outgoing chairwomen and to get acquainted with the women who will be serving as new chairs of their departments.
Pat reported that MWC has raised $300 for the “Buddy Campaign” so far. This fund benefits the “Big Brothers and Big Sisters.” The club will continue to accept donations.
The president stated that the KFWC Convention will be held at the Executive Inn West in Louisville on May 12-15. Those who wish to attend should turn in their names by May 3. She circulated a sign-up sheet for the Convention.
She reported briefly on the following:
1. Martha Joiner was selected as a finalist for the Murray Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals.
2. KFWC president Alice Kendrick will attend the May General Meeting of the Murray Woman’s Club. Pat invited board members to join her and Alice for breakfast on the morning after the meeting.
3. Orders are now being taken for the tee shirt fundraising project which will fund the First District Scholarship for KFWC. The shirts cost $13.
4. The membership profile sheets are not yet ready.
Pat announced that she is looking for a few good women (two, to be exact) to fill two vacant positions: Legislative Chair and Press Book Chair.
She told the Board that word has been received of the death of Mary Ellen Pfost’s husband. Mary Ellen recently served as First District Governor, preceding Merryman Kemp. Cards may be sent to 5300 Hendron Road, Paducah, KY 42003.
Tracey Wortham, first vice-president, stated that the annual Memorial Service will be May 26 at the General Meeting. The service will be at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs area. Following the service, there will be a potluck Salad Supper downstairs and the installation of the new officers. She asked the department chairs to encourage their members to attend and to remind them of the drawing for a year’s membership. To qualify for the drawing, a member must have attended 3 out of the 4 General Meetings.
Martha Joiner, second vice-president, said that she has submitted the photos for both the GFWC calendar contest and the volunteer contest.
Sheree Story, treasurer, reported a Balance on Hand April 1, 2005, of $---. The Total Receipts for April were $---, and the Total Disbursements were $---. The Balance on Hand April 30, 2005, was $---.
Sheree requested that the department chairs urge their treasurers to attend the June meeting and stressed the importance of this meeting with her to learn about their responsibilities. She also asked that a bill be sent to WKMS for payment of $--- to MWC for the recent participation in their phone-a-thon.
DEPARTMENTS:
Alpha The department is still taking orders for the pictorial history. The prepublication price is $57.95 plus tax. The book will be out in November.
Creative Arts The members entertained their scholarship recipients recently.
Delta The members assisted with the Hospice Luncheon by providing four desserts.
Garden Forty-four people attended the April Luncheon and Card Party.
Kappa The “Evening of Chocolate Delight” raised $1000 which the department donated to CASA. (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children)
Music The department sponsored their annual Middle School/High School Contests. This year was the Piano/Vocal Contests: there were eight contestants. Also, the department is having their Spring Fundraiser “Girls Night Out” on May 17 at the Club House at 6:30 p.m. Admission is by donation.
Sigma Members thanked the Board (and all members) for their participation in the Hospice Luncheon. The extra food was given to “Meals on Wheels,” the Senior Center, the Fire Department and the Police Department.
Theta The department gave 4-H scholarships, donated to the “Buddy Campaign,” and to Project Graduation for both Calloway County High School and Murray High School.
Zeta The department gave a donation to the Music Department’s Relay for Life team, to Project Graduation for both high schools, and provided 2 desserts for the Hospice Luncheon.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Advisory Martha Crafton reported that April was a busy rental month. She said that the Jewelry Sale earned $--- for MWC and that the owners of the business donated an additional $100. She added that Perry Cavitt hopes to have the new windows installed soon.
Civic
Recycling The next “Make a Difference Day” will be May 21 from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Plastic, glass, tin, and paper will be accepted. Finance Pat Harrington reported that MWC made $--- from the Rebate at Mr. Gatti’s. She reminded the Board that money from the “Bakeless Bake Sale” should be collected at the May meeting. The committee thinks the Kroger Gift Card will be ready soon. The president said that Pat Miller and Belinda Wallis will be co-chairs for the Tag Sale in September. DEPARTMENT CHAIRS SHOULD APPOINT WORKERS FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. She asked that the workers be appointed at the May meeting and that the chair remind them of their schedule before September. Merchandise will be accepted after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 8 through Friday, September 9. The sale will be Saturday, September 10. NO SHOES OR-CLOTHES, PLEASE.
Legislative Barbara Brandon reviewed the proposed by-laws changes listed in the recent Kentucky Clubwoman.
Motion: Barbara Brandon moved that the delegates vote to approve the by-laws changes as suggested in the Clubwoman magazine. The motion was seconded and carried.
Yearbook Sally DuFord requested department chairs turn in the names of their members by the end of May; the programs for the departments should be turned in by June. DEADLINE: JUNE 20.
NEW BUSINESS:
The Sigma Department reports they have several of the lighted clubhouses which they would be willing to donate to the Club, perhaps to be sold to those who rent the clubhouse for special occasions.
Barbara Brandon suggested that the corresponding secretary send a letter of appreciation for the gift to the Sigma Department.
OLD BUSINESS:
The president announced that there are no nominations for the Jenny Awards.
She then announced that it was time to reveal “Secret Friends” and to distribute the gifts.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Virginia Randolph, Recording Secretary
Dates to Remember:
May 26 May General Meeting, Memorial Service and Salad Supper Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m.
June 6 Executive Board Meeting and cookout/ Training Session 6:30 p.m.
REBATE NIGHTS: Backyard Burger May 11, 4-10 p.m.
Sirloin Stockade May 17, all day
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