Interlochen Woman’s Club Minutes

INTERLOCHEN WOMAN'S CLUB BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Interlochen Woman's Club

Meeting Agenda for 11/ 4, 2024 at the Interlochen Public Library at 11:00 am.

A. Call to Order by Verta Odziana , Vice President at ___11. 10______am. President took over at 11,15 am

B. Pledge to the Flag and the Collect by all.

C. Roll Call ay Mary Pike, Secretary.

D. President's Report by Danielle Bieganowski:

Our new member, Darlene Heuser, has been assigned to the Conservation Department._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

E. Secretary's Report by Mary Pike

(1) Approval of the November 13, 2024 minutes. Motioned by_________________seconded by _____________________and __________.

(2) Please read and sign the Social Media sheet if you haven't already.

(3) The homemade Christmas gifts at your place setting are provided by Barb Wilson with her best wishes. She is enjoying the Christmas Markets in Europe.

(4) Department Chairs: Regarding speakers at our meetings and club events, please notify Jayne McPhilimy (Media Notifications) and Pat Thompson (Facebook, Website and Newsletter) of your speakers at least two weeks before each meeting, so they have time to post the information.

(5) Thank Yous were sent out to John & Missy Ockert at Okay's for the gift coupons, to Paula DellaVecchia and Lois Huntely for baked goods and Jeff Carns and Michelle Wilkes (at corparate) for the use of Tom's Interlochen location for the Bake Sale.

F. Treasurer's report by Susan Hughes. The checkbook balance as of __________

is _________________. Discussion of Budget to follow...

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G. Old Business:

(1) Report Cards for the Bake Sale: Please turn in the 2024 Bake Sale Report Cards to so we may improve the process after reviewing them at the April 2025 Board Meeting.

(2) Winter Luncheon Venues for January, February, March and April 2025, VertaOdziana to report: _____________________________________________________________________

(3) Shut Ins and Non-Mobile members: Any progress on the Christmas Gift baskets for Opal and Nina? Sue Messner would like to give our members Garnett Raymond's address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

H. Announcements and Other:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I. Adjournment of Business Meeting by Danielle Bieganowski at ____________pm.

Christmas Luncheon then proceeded after blessing by Danielle Bieganowski.

Interlochen Woman's Club Minutes

of September 4, 2024 at the Interlochen Public Library at 11:00 am

A. Call to Order by Danielle Bieganowski, President at 11:07 am.

B. Pledge to the Flag and the Collect by all.

C. Roll Call by Mary Pike, Secretary, as follows: 19 members including new member, Sonda Richardson.

D. President's Report - Danielle Bieganowski:

She said she enjoys our group and doing things for the community.

E. Secretary's Report - Mary Pike:

Approval of minutes of May 1,2024: motioned by Marsha Gresso, seconded by Pat Tallman and approved.

Mary Pike reported that a thank you was sent to Ida Moody for her $100 donation.

F. Treasurer's Report - Susan Hughes:

Susan reported that the Check Book Balance is $3,847.73 as of today. She also reviewed with members the Proposed Budget for September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025. Motioned by DebWidrig, seconded by Cathy Dierkes and approved by a voice vote by members.

G. Department Reports: Due September 1, 2024 for the period from August 31, 2023 to September 1, 2024.

(1) Arts Department - Helen Hankins & Jayne McPhilimy: Helen Hankins reported that they hosted the May 1, 2024 meeting which was our 75th Year Anniversary Celebration. Jayne McPhilimy was absent and will further report at the October 2, 2024 meeting.

(2) Conservation Department - Sue Messner: Reported that active members have not changed at 5, they hosted the Month of October, 2023 with speaker Paul Johnson, President of Green Lake/Duck Lake Association and more as attached to this report.

(3) Education Department - Susan Hughes: None at this time, will report at the October 2024 meeting.

(4) Home Life and Public Affairs - Pat Tallman (temp) reported for Ruth McKelvey as hereby attached.

H. Committee Reports:

(1) Hospitality/Membership/Welcome - Deb Widrig: Reported that the member numbers had been reduced by 11 after the membership dues were not received by September 1, 2024 for the previous year or two. She also reported that Sonda Richardson had re-joined the club and asked that Jeni Jackson and Barb Wilson read their profiles.

(2) Sunshine Fund Committee - Judy Bowman: Reported there was a balance of $8.27 when the Sunshine Fund was transferred to her on 7/10/24, and with buying stamps and cards the balance was currently $1.13. She also reported the number of cards sent out, per event, and the balance of cards in stock and needed as well as stamps needed, as attached.

(3) Ways and Means Committee - Susan Hughes: None at this time, will report at the October 2, 2024 meeting.

(4) Club Historian - Susan Hughes: None at this time, will report at the October 2, 2024 meeting.

(5) Media Notification Committee - Jayne McPhilimy: As read by Mary Pike, due to Jayne's absence, as attached hereto.

(6) Face Book and Website Committee - Pat Thompson: She reported that there has been a 66% opening rate each month of the monthly newsletter, and other items as attached hereto.

I. Chicken Dinner to Go: Members were notified that at the August 22, 2024 Board Meeting the Board was talking about whether to have the CD2Go this year and decided to put the question to the members at the September 4, 2024 meeting. Since it is too late to start selling CD2Go tickets (which we usually start selling at this meeting), we have reduced membership numbers and can always have a community event or another Bake Sale later this year or next, the motion was made to cancel the CD2Go by Danielle Bieganowski, seconded by Marsha Gresso and passed. At the November, 2024 meeting we will discuss whether to have another Bake Sale on Mother's Day, Easter or Memorial Day.

J. Bake Sale during the November 5, 2024 General Election: Sign Up Sheets for Baked Goods will be passed at the October Meeting with Keto - Gluten Free -Sugar Free -No Nuts options. Also Sign Up Sheet for Shifts will be passed around then. Marsha Gresso will contact the township for use of their sign (s) and askpermission to drop off goods at the library the afternoon before. Deb Moody will contact Tom's Market for reservations.

K. Elevate Maxine Steinmiller and Pat Sterzik to Lifetime Membership: Neither was here today. Pat in the Villa rehab center and Maxine ill..

L. Membership Dues: Membership dues are due starting September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. See Susan Hughes to pay your dues, please.

M. Announcements and other: We received a note from Nina Wolpe which Mary Pike read to the membership. Judy Gibler brought us some free veggies!

N. Adjournment of Business Meeting by Danielle Bieganowski at 12:04 pm. Danielle also gave the blessing .

We had lunch, hosted by Home Life and Public Affairs Department and our speaker was from Skegemog Raptor Rehab Center

Respectfully,

Mary Pike, Secretary

May 1, 2024 at the Interlochen Public Library at 11:00 am

A. Call to Order by Danielle Bieganowski, President at 11:11 am.

B. Pledge to the Flag and the Collect by all.

C. Roll Call by Mary Pike, Secretary, as follows: 18 members and two guests; Sonda Richardson and Simone Steele.

D. President's Report - Danielle Bieganowski:

Danielle reported changes made recently. New Director, Jayne McPhilimy, taking over for Barb Cooper, New members Barb Wilson and Jeni Jackson assigned to the Arts Department, Deb Widrig stepped in to take over the Hospitality/Membership/Welcome Committee for Barb Cooper and Cathy Dierkes and the June Luncheon will be held at the Interlochen Public Library on June 5th at noon, hosted by the Board. Danielle welcomed all to our 75th AnniversaryCelebration!

E. Secretary's Report - Mary Pike:

Approval of minutes of November 1, 2023: motioned by Jayne McPhilimy , seconded by Pat Thompson and voted upon by members and approved.

Mary Pike reported that thank you cards were sent out for help with anddonations for the 2023 Bake Sale and one sent to Mrs. Charles Brown for herdonation to honor daughter, Megan.

F. Treasurer's Report - Susan Hughes:

Susan reported that the Check Book Balance is $2,587.85 as of today. She also reports that the Board voted to keep the scholarship at $1000 and not split $500/$500.

G. Department Reports:

(1) Arts Department - Helen Hankins & Jayne McPhilimy: Jayne reported that they need a speaker for May 2025 Luncheon. She also reported new members assigned to her department are Barb Wilson and Jeni Jackson.

(2) Conservation Department - Sue Messner: None

(3) Education Department - Susan Hughes: None

(4) Home Life and Public Affairs - Pat Tallman (temp): Nina Wolpe said Hello to everyone. She is moving to Bay Ridge soon.

H. Committee Reports:

(1) Hospitality/Membership/Welcome - Deb Widrig: None

(2) Sunshine Fund Committee - Mary Pike and Judy Bowman: Balance in November 2023 was $45.80, collected November 2023 and April 2024 meetings was $33.00, less postage of $8.71 and plants purchased for $61.40 the balance today is $8.69. Mary thanked Sue Messner for taking over the duties during winter brake and welcomed Judy Bowman as co-chair. Judy then introduced herself.

(3) Ways and Means Committee - Susan Hughes: None

(4) Club Historian - Susan Hughes: She stated that there are scrapbooks to view on the table.

(5) Media Notification Committee - Jayne McPhilimy: She stated that she is finally getting ahead of things and it should be easier going. Please call or text her with information for notifications as soon as possible. Jayne also read the IPL Kitchen rules.

(6) Face Book and Website Committee - Pat Thompson: She stated that all is up to date. (Susan Hughes said she would be interested in formatting the website at November 2023 meeting.)

I. Bake Sale and CD2Go Report Cards - Mary Pike: She reported that they were to be turned in December 2023. Please turn them in, if you haven't already and the Board will review them at the August Board meeting. Copies are available.

J. Old Business:

(1) Money earmarked for Meals on Wheels ($400) - Susan Hughes: She is not getting anywhere with Meals on Wheels. Let her know if anyone has ideas.

K. Announcements and Other:

Verta Odziana reported on Ruth McKelvey's situation. She had extensive abdominal surgery (not cancer) and won't be back till September. Ruth would enjoy a call from members. She will try to make the June Luncheon.

Pat Thompson reported that Michelle Schultz (former member) has passed away from cancer. After her husband died from Covid, she sold everything and bought an RV and full timed it around the US. Michelle wrote her own obit and posted it on Face Book. Pat said Michelle was active at Kensington Church and cards can be sent there.

L. Adjournment of Business Meeting by Danielle Bieganowski at 11:46 am. Danielle also gave the blessing .

75th Anniversary Celebration program and lunch then commenced.

Barb Cooper and Cathy Dierkes co-chaired the event.

Sonda Richardson (former President of IWC) read us a funny story about how nice it would be, to be a pet dog. She said she enjoyed being in IWC with Ann Johnson as her VP.

A Rose was given to Sonda Richardson and Pat Thompson as former Presidents of the club.

They played 1948 era music for background music. The history of our club was read by Susan Hughes, passages from world history and local history were read by several members during 1940's and 50's. Danielle presented the Gavel with all past presidents name on the ribbons. Opal Steele was announced our oldest member(100) and given a plant and a crown. She told what it was like with she was active in the club. A good time was had by all.

Respectfully,

Mary Pike, Secretary

Interlochen Woman's Club

Agenda for Board Meeting at Bud's at 11:00 on

April 24, 2024

A. Call to Order by President, Danielle Bieganowski at____________

B. Roll Call by Secretary Mary Pike as follows:

Danielle Bieganowski, President

Verta Odziana, Vice President

Susan Hughes,Treasurer

Ruth McKelvey, Past President - Unable to attend, recovering

Mary Pike, Secretary

Barb Cooper, Director

Sue Messner, Director- Out of town

Pat Thompson, Director - Out of town

Judy Bowman

C. Review and approval of Board Meeting of October 25, 2023.

Motion made by___________________________Secondedby_________________________________ and approved.

D. Director, Barb Cooper's term is up in May 2024.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

E. New members, Barb Wilson and Jeni Jackson, need to be assigned to Departments:

Arts has 7 members with 5 active (Diann Heming quit 4/14/24 - email)

Conservation has 9 members with 5 active

Education has 7 members

Home Life/ Public Affairs has 7 member with 5 active

F. Guidelines for Sunshine Funds and the Treasurer for donations and cards for what family members. Guidelines to be listed in the Description of Duties for the Sunshine Fund.

G. 75th Anniversary Celebration: Barb Cooper and Cathy Dierkes to spearhead. Arts Department to host the luncheon. Susan Hughes to bring the cake. Decorations will be "Black and Gold" by Mary Pike. Ideas? Opal Steele turns 100 this year (April 14).

Send invitations to anyone?:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

H. June Luncheon Venue: Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

1. Where:_____________________________________________

2. What time:__________________________________________

3. Plant Raffle/ how much?:_______________________________

4. Elevate any to Life Membership?:_______________________

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I. Schedule Board Meeting for August 2024: _____________________

To Review CD2Go issues that were discussed at the October 25, 2023 Board Meeting: Bring your copies. And any other issues to are brought to the floor.

J. Temporary Chairman for Home Life and Public Affairs Department until Ruth McKelvey is able to resume her post.

K. Other business or announcements:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

L. Meeting was adjourned, by Danielle Bieganowski at_______________.

Respectfully,

Mary Pike, Secretary

Minutes for October 4, 2023 Monthly Meeting

at Interlochen Public Library at 11:00 am.

Interlochen Woman's Club

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