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The Monthly Newsletter from
The Women’s Division of the
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
Established 1965
July 2010
www.grapevinechamber-womensdiv.com
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The
Women’s Division had a very successful Vendor Fair in June. What a great day for showcasing
businesses, products and leadership.
Thanks to Balla Wright and Paula Wilbanks for coordinating such a
successful networking opportunity for our membership. Additionally, during the meeting we were
pleased to receive monies earned from the Main Street Days beer booth project
and successful T-Shirt sales. Special
thanks again to Lavon Bolech and all the volunteers who made the festival a
success and to our friends at the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau
for the presentation. The
2nd Chance School supplies project was completed as school ended
the first week of June. We are
grateful to all the schools, children, teachers, parents, business leaders
and volunteers who assisted in the collection of gently used school
supplies. Special recognition is
extended to Nancy Coplan and Nancy Reid for coordinating the project and for identifying
a school district in east Texas in need of the supplies. The shipments are on the way to assist
needs for the next school year. Linda
Swirski and Robin Smith have been very busy planning for the upcoming “Christmas in July” project featuring surprise
packages and visits for over 100 seniors.
Additionally, we have begun
planning the backpack/school supply project to support the needs of 695
children in GCISD. Remember to Save the Date! SeniorFest is Saturday, August, 7th! Helen
Jean Lucas Reid and Sandra Tate are co-chairing the “Swing Into the 40’s”
event to be held 5 p.m.–9:00 p.m. at the Grapevine Convention Center. This is our annual free dinner, dance and
entertainment for over 200 area seniors.
The event also honors our veterans and a special presentation of the
individual selected to be “Veteran of the Year for 2010”. This event is one of the most precious
examples of the results of our hard work throughout the year. Seeing firsthand the joy in the faces of
the seniors as we treat them to a fun night on the town is truly
rewarding. Please get involved and be
there to volunteer the night of the event and help us celebrate with our
seniors! The
Women’s Division Luncheon Meeting on Tuesday, July 20th will host
an informative program regarding the status and updates for the DFW Connector
Project. RSVP
required: msjkane@sbcglobal.net. I’ll look forward to seeing you on July 20th! Jan Smith President July Luncheon Program
"DFW CONNECTOR"
Presenter: Selma
Stockstill, Public Information Manager, NorthGate Constructors Marc Rothwell, Maintenance
of Traffic Manager, NorthGate Constructors Come hear
"first hand" about the progress of the DFW Connector project
and the latest updates and information! Balla Wright and Paula
Wilbanks Program Chairs
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Special
thanks to Balla Wright and Paula Wilbanks for organizing a fabulous member
vendors’ fair in June AND to our many members who participated for sharing
their talents and services! Please join
us in welcoming our newest members – Amanda Buczek, LaDeDa Pet Spa; Pam
Massie, Peoples Bank, and Faith Tennyson, The Queen of Declutter. Our membership continues to grow with 138
members as of the end of June! The 2010 Women’s
Division Membership Directory was published and sent out electronically to
all members, and hard copies were distributed at the May membership
luncheon. We will also have hard
copies available again at our July membership luncheon. However, 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. Membership forms can be found online, and
we always have them available at our monthly luncheon meetings. We will send updates to the membership
directory electronically and in our monthly newsletter throughout the year. 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, July 20,
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 July luncheon! Janice Kane President-Elect
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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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Secretary |
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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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Bowling with AMBUCS |
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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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