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The Monthly Newsletter from
The Women’s Division of the
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
Established 1965
August 2010
www.grapevinechamber-womensdiv.com
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The
Women’s Division received the most recent updates on the DFW Connector
project during the July luncheon meeting.
Special thanks to Selma Stockstill for presenting a very informative
program on the progress of the project and the impact on Grapevine and the
surrounding area and also for becoming one of our newest members! Additionally, thanks to BJ Wilson and
Dixie Conley for coordinating the annual gifts and presentation honoring the
great work of the Grapevine Fire Department and Police Department. Linda
Swirski and Robin Smith have exemplified “service from the heart” in every
aspect of preparation for our annual ‘Christmas in July” and School Supply
projects. What a busy spring and
summer they have had! Santa and his
reindeers were surprised by the Texas heat, but not as surprised as the 100
Grapevine seniors the Women’s Division treated with visits and special gifts
during our “Christmas in July”
deliveries! Thanks to everyone who
volunteered to assist with organizing the gift bags and the visits! It’s
also difficult to believe the summer is almost over and we are preparing for
the upcoming school session and distribution of school supplies at the
Community Activity Center on August 19th. We continue to seek donations for
backpacks, so please drop off your backpack donations or a monetary donation
at the Chamber office. We have 695
children counting on our help! Please
contact Linda Swirski directly to volunteer to assist with the distribution
on August 19th. SeniorFest is Saturday, August 7th;
5p.m. – 9:00p.m. at the Grapevine Convention Center. Helen Jean
Lucas Reed and Sandra Tate, our co-chairs for the “Swing Into the 40’s” event, have been busy preparing and need
our help with decorating and during the event. This is our annual free dinner, dance and entertainment for
approximately 250 area seniors. The
event also honors our veterans and a special presentation of the individual
selected to be “Veteran of the Year for 2010”. Decorating at the Grapevine Convention Center will begin at 10
a.m. This is a very special night and
showcases our hard work from fundraising throughout the year. The
Women’s Division Luncheon Meeting on Tuesday, August 17th will
feature Mary Jo Tellin informing us about “Going Green in Grapevine.” RSVP
required: msjkane@sbcglobal.net. I’ll look forward to seeing you at SeniorFest and at the luncheon on August 17th! Jan Smith President August Luncheon Program "Going Green in Grapevine" Presenter: Mary Jo Tellin Community Resource Coordinator Executive Director Keep Grapevine Beautiful City of Grapevine Parks & Recreation Department Come hear about the "Greening" of Grapevine and how
you can join in! Balla Wright and Paula Wilbanks Program Chairs We’re sending best wishes and congratulations to all the
ladies who are celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in August!!! Happy Birthday to the following ladies:
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– Phyllis Smith 10
– Linda Montgomery 10
– Rachel Nobles 16
– Sue David 16
– LouAnn Chapman Gatts 19
– Natalie Dancer 20
– Jennifer Hibbs 22 – Desiree Lane 22
– Tena Burrell 27
– Linda Swirski 28
– Faith Tennyson 29
– Paula Jones Happy Anniversary to the following August brides and their
husbands:
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– Martha & Terry Walker 01 – Judee & Frank Brown 09
– Carol Ann & Dean Eldridge 09
– Linda & Jim Montgomery 10
– Shonda & Paul Schaefer 12
– Estee & James Hammer 13
– Susan & Jerry Pittman 15
– Sharron & Jerry Spencer 17
– Rebeka & Phil Cook 19
– Beata & Kevin Hill 20
– Jane & Gary Chevier 21
– Paule & Shane Wilbanks 23
– Kim & Mark Harrison 28
– Sandi & Dan Urban 28
– Jeanette & Grady Dickey 29
– Patricia & Jack Iovine Please continue to keep me posted on any illnesses or special needs for any of our members so we can reach out to them…. Thanks!
Duff
O’Dell 214-478-3750 dodell@premierbank.com |
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Special
thanks to Selma Stockstill for presenting a most informative program on the progress
of the DFW Connector Project at our July meeting! Please join
us in welcoming our newest members – Selma Stockstill and Kristen Schropp,
Northgate Constructors; Fonda Martin, Fonda Martin Enterprises; and Tamra
White. Our membership continues to
grow with 142 members as of the end of July! The 2010
Women’s Division Membership Directory was published and sent out
electronically to all members in the spring.
However, we are in the process of updating the directory for
redistribution since we have had several new members join us since that time.
You can renew you membership anytime, so if you have not already done so,
please take the time now to renew your membership for our fiscal year January
1 – December 31, 2010 (dues for the remainder of the year are $20 instead of
$40) AND be included in the revised directory to be published before the end
of August. Membership forms can be
found online, and we always have them available at our monthly luncheon
meetings. In addition, members have the option this year of purchasing a
magnetic Women’s Division nametag with your name and/or company’s name for
$5.00 each. Order forms for nametags
are also available online and at the monthly meetings. Please
remember to RSVP for our monthly luncheon being held on Tuesday, August 17th,
2010, 11:30 a.m. at Stacy's Furniture Community Room, 3rd
Floor. Reservations can be made by emailing msjkane@sbcglobal.net
or calling (817) 360-0684. Please
plan to attend and bring a guest to learn about Women’s Division and our service
to our community. The cost of
our luncheon is $15.00 with advance reservation, $17.00 if you RSVP to attend
and do not show, and $25.00 without a reservation. We have the
capability to accept credit cards, and you can pay online for your membership
dues, monthly luncheons, pre-pay for the year, and all other Women’s Division
activities. Again, please
join us to give your “Service from the Heart” to our community as a member of
the Grapevine Women's Division! I look forward
to seeing everyone at our August luncheon! Janice Kane President-Elect Back Pack Drive We still need about 410
Backpacks. Please set up a collection at your place
of business, church or other group if you can to help us reach our goal. You can drop off backpacks to the
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce office and donations are accepted online on our
web site. School Supply Distribution We
will be distributing school supplies, shoe gift cards and backpacks at the
Grapevine Community Activity Center on Thursday, August 19th.
Idell Bowker and GRACE employees have been busy signing up children who
qualify for this program. This is a
really fun activity in which you will want to be involved. We will be having a volunteer meeting at
the Chamber office on Tuesday, August 3rd at 5:30 PM. Volunteers who cannot attend the meeting
will be receiving additional information via email. Christmas in July Volunteers
assembled packages containing small personal items, stamps and gift cards for
the seniors at the Chamber office.
Lucas Funeral Homes and Judee Brown donated a sweet treat to add to
the gift collection. Thanks to all of
the volunteers who worked the assembly line.
Henry Ford himself would have been impressed with how quickly and
efficiently it was done! The gifts
were distributed by GRACE on July 21st.
Idell Bowker and Rusty Thigpen coordinated the distribution and we thank
them for their help. Your fund raising
efforts and gifts are surely appreciated. We
received the following note from one of our senior couples: “To All at the Women’s Division, Thank you SO much for our Christmas in July
through GRACE! What a blessing for poor folks – You give us new
reasons for feeling blessed. We pray the good Lord will give you back many times
over, so you may continue to bless others. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated most sincerely” We
cannot add to that… Linda Swirski, SwirskiL@tx.rr.com,
817-416-8968 Robin Smith, Robin.Smith@WhamProductions.com,
817-442-9579
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2010 Officers and Committee Chairs |
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President |
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President-Elect |
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Parliamentarian |
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1st Vice President/Fund Raising |
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2nd Vice President/Christmas Spirit |
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Webmaster |
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Communications Liaison |
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Treasurer |
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Photographer |
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Chili Cook-Off |
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Holiday Charity Ball |
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Senior Fest |
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Hospitality |
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Programs |
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Great Taste of Grapevine |
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Police and Fire Appreciation |
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Woman of the Year |
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Second Chance School Supplies |
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Membership Social |
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