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                            February Newsletter

www.holliswomansclub.org 
 Jane Taylor, President 465-2849
P.O. Box 1042 Hollis NH 03049                                                                            hwcjane@yahoo.com    

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

        The February meeting was threatened with a snow storm but that didn’t keep the faithful’s from coming to the meeting.  It was good to see everyone there, including several new members and two guests and I hope you enjoyed the program as much as I did.  Danielle Beaudette from the Cozy Tea Cart in Brookline demonstrated some really interesting teas and chocolates and presented an informative program on tea and cocoa production. 

I continue to encourage everyone to not only come to our monthly general meetings but also to check out all of the activity groups the HWC has to offer.  This is the absolute best way to get to know other members who share your interests.  Diana Kroeger, activity chair, has compiled a list with descriptions, contact persons and dates of meetings on our website.  Visit us at www.holliswomansclub.org and click on ‘activities’ to learn more about the activities offered.  If you have questions, contact Diana at hwcdiana@aol.com or me at hwcjane@yahoo.com.  Have an idea for an activity?  Please feel free to contact Diana about starting a new activity.    

The monthly charity committee has chosen Hollis Helps Haiti for our February project.  The organizer of this grassroots effort, Tanya Tenkarian, spoke to us about this project and how our donations will help those victims of last month’s earthquake. 

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow a few weeks ago but now we are on the down side of winter and we have two projects to look forward to.  The 2010 Strawberry Festival is SUNDAY, June 27 from 2-4 pm.  Look for more on this fun and very important fundraiser for the HWC to follow in this newsletter.  On April 17 we’ll have the 2nd annual Community Yard Sale at Lawrence Barn.  Please read about the yard sale and strawberry festival and let the chairs know where will help them.

 2nd ANNUAL YARD SALE

The HWC Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, April 17 at the Lawrence Barn on Depot Rd. from 8 AM to12 PM. 

Members are asked to start putting aside non clothing items that can be donated for the sale.  Proceeds from your donations will go towards area charities the HWC supports each year.  Volunteers are needed for set up on Friday, April 16th from 4-8 pm, for the actual sale on
Saturday, from 8 am to 12 pm and for clean-up from 12-1 pm.  Tables are sold out and there are bound to be treasures so plan to come and check it all out all.  Contact Jeanne Cleveland to sign up to help at 465-2097 or Jeanne3584@yahoo.com.

Strawberry Festival 

please mark your calendars to attend our Annual Strawberry Festival which will be held on Sunday, June 27th from 2pm-4pm.  We want to thank those members who have already signed up to volunteer for the festival.  We will be contacting you shortly.  If you are interested in helping out on one of the various committees please contact Krissy Wuerdeman at 465-1693 or Wuerdeman@me.com.  Committees needing volunteers are Hullers (great fun on Friday afternoon hulling and slicing berries for Sunday.) Bakers (bake the shortcakes on Saturday), whip cream makers, inside workers (get the dessert ingredients cut up and ready for delivery to the outside servers on Sunday afternoon), Outside workers who serve up the desserts under the tent on Sunday. (These include 3 people who call the orders to the servers). Cashiers receive the orders and take the money and of course the clean-up committee.  Don’t forget, this isn’t just fun for the HWC.  We love to see family members and neighbors as well.   If you have questions, call Krissy or Jane Taylor. 

Next Meeting

We will meet again on March 10 at Faith Baptist Church when Paula Fortier of Hummingbird Therapeutics will instruct us on essential oils: their healing properties as well as harvesting and processing techniques. 

With spring around the corner and garden planning beginning, this will give us a jump start on what to plan on planting for our own personal benefit.  Social hour begins at 11am with the business meeting at noon and the program to follow.  Babysitting is available at noon at a cost of $5 per family.  Please contact Ellen Baker at ellenvbaker@yahoo.com if you will be using this service.

 The Nominating Committee is about to begin the process of filling the officer and director positions for the coming year.  A listing of these positions can be found on page 3 of your directory and a brief description of the duties is on page 30 under Article V.  None of these positions are overwhelming and our members are supportive and helpful.  We are all intelligent women and realize that an organization doesn’t run by itself.  If you have a position you would like to take or have a question about a position, please contact Becky Casey at 465-3632 or varmintb@aol.com.  If you get a call from Becky or a member of the nominating committee, please say yes.  We all need to do our part to keep the HWC active and fun.

Boston Flower Show                     

We’ve only heard from a handful of members who are interested in discount tickets. We need 20.  If you are interested in buying Flower Show tickets for $15 good on any day of the show, (March 24-28), please email susan.benz@gmail.com. 

 NYC here we come!  Our spring day trip has been booked for New York City on Saturday, June 5th.  $60 per seat buys you a nice ride down and back in a luxury bus, guidebook and map, bus driver gratuity and surprises.  Only 55 lucky folks get to go!  We leave Exit 6 Welcome Center at 6 am and are back before midnight.  All are welcome to go—friends, kids, spouses, etc.  Please email susan.benz@gmail.com if you are interested.  This sells our very quickly.

Another Ski Day is planned for Wed., March 17th when we venture to Waterville for their St. Patrick’s Day $17 lift ticket day! Email Susan.benz@gmail.com if you want to get on the list.

 

2010 Hollis Woman’s Club Scholarships

Each year, the Hollis Woman’s Club awards two scholarships to eligible seniors from either Hollis or Brookline.  Applications are available from the Guidance Department of Hollis Brookline High School or from the HWC website (www.holliswomansclub.org). 

The guidelines are outlined below.  If you know of a graduating senior, please alert them to this opportunity.

 2010 Hollis Woman’s Club Scholarships

Four Year College or University

Eligible students are female or male residents of Hollis or Brookline who will be attending a 4-year college or university.

Applicants will be judged primarily on academics, school/community involvement and the essay.

Amount:  $1000

Deadline:  Tuesday, April 20, 2010
 

Vocational Program or Community College

Eligible students are female or male residents of Hollis or Brookline who will be attending a vocational program or community college.  Applicants are judged on school and community involvement and the essay.

Amount:  $1000

Deadline:  Tuesday, April 2010

Did you know? 

The Hollis Brookline High School Guidance Office is in dire need of some TLC in their file of available scholarships for graduating seniors.  We all know how hard the teachers and staff work and how large their workloads are.  Alphabetizing the scholarship file cannot be high on their list of priorities.  If you have some time to devote to this project, it would greatly appreciated by the staff as well as the parents and students who are looking for those all important scholarships.  Call the guidance office to let them know you can help.  465-2269

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:  Please check our website under events for more details
 

Board Meeting:  9:00 a.m., Wed., March 3    rd.   All members are welcome to attend.

March General Meeting: March 10 at Faith Baptist Church, 43 Wheeler Rd.  Program is Paula Fortier of Hummingbird Therapeutics.  Social hour begins at 11 am, general meeting at noon followed by the program. Babysitting is available at noon at $5 per family. Preregister with Ellen Baker at ellenvbaker@yahoo.com

Ski trip to Waterville March 17th.  Contact Susan Benz at susan.benz@gmail.com.

Yard Sale at Lawrence Barn: April 17. Set up on April 16.  Contact Jeanne Cleveland at 465-2097 to donate items or to help.

NYC Bus trip June 5:  Contact Susan Benz at 465-3607.

Annual Strawberry Festival: Sunday, June 27, 2-4 pm.  Contact Krissy Wuerdeman, at 465-1693 or Wuerdeman@me.com to volunteer to work or for more information.