Hollis Woman’s Club General Meeting

Wednesday, November 8, 2006

Call to order by President Diana Kroeger at 12:00 PM.

Pledge of Allegiance and Collect for Women was led by Doris Rafferty.

Visitors and guests were welcomed by Diana. She then announced the following events:

Guest Night and Potluck Dinner Party to be held Saturday, November 11^th, at 6:30 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 43 Wheeler Road. Myles Walker will give a talk describing his experiences as a B-29 bomber pilot during the last bombing mission of World War II, and the Hollis/Brookline High School Honors Jazz Combo will play. Sign-up sheets were available on the table and those attending the event were asked to bring their favorite potluck dish and their utensils. Those wishing to help set-up should arrive at Faith Baptist Church on Saturday, November 11^th, at 10:00 AM. We are in need of helpers to clean-up after the event. Contact Potluck Chair Ginny Brooks to sign up.

14^th Annual Simon Evening of Giving will be held Sunday, November 19^th, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Pheasant Lane Mall. Tickets are $10, a portion of which goes to our Club. Sign-up sheets were available. See Diana for more information.

Diana thanked those members who contributed to our November Charity, Harbor Homes – Veterans Program. One-hundred items of soap, shaving crème, razors, toothpaste and toothbrushes were donated and will be delivered to Harbor Homes – Veterans Program.

Our November hostess, Linda Reiner, and her committee were thanked for their service.

Treasurer’s Report was prepared by Sheryl Ellis. See Diana if you would like a copy.

Activity Group Report was read by Diana. Walking Group is still on hold for now. Two new groups have started up: Bowling (contact Sheryl Ellis) and Bridge (contact Eve Day). Sign-up sheets for all the Activity Groups were available on the table, as well as copies of the Activity Calendar of Events for November/December.

Diana announced that the December NYC Winter Bus Trip on Saturday, December 2^nd, is sold out. See Susan Benz if you would like to be on the waiting list.

Diana introduced Laurie Miller who is Chair of the Hollis Senior Lunch Volunteer Program. She said that volunteers are still needed to help set up and serve lunch. Please contact Laurie for more information.

Our December Centennial Charity is Operation Troop Support. We will collect new and unwrapped toys, CD’s, books and DVD’s for the children of the troops serving in Iraq. Please bring your donations to the December 13^th Holiday Coffee.

The next Board meeting will be on Wednesday, December 6th, 9:00 AM, at the home of Denise Pustizzi.

Our annual December Holiday Coffee will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13^th, at Faith Baptist Church. Babysitting is available for $5 per family. This event is an opportunity to share your talent, business or interest with other members of our club. Personal crafts, merchandise, and collections to display are encouraged. Contact Ellen Walker by Friday, November 30, if you are interested in displaying.

Meeting was adjourned at 12:15 PM. A presentation by Cynthia Anderola of Harbor Homes followed the business meeting.

Respectfully submitted,

Suzanne Jackson

Recording Secretary