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February
Vicki Gaarder, 2 time NNL President, is moving back to Corpus Christi as her husband Phil is resuming his position as Plant Manager of Flint Hills. She has brought Pam Legvold, a newcomer, to the February Luncheon. They were transferred from Holland and he is also with Flint Hills.
Our speaker is Tony Reyes, Executive Director and Founder of Mission 911. Learn more about his program at www.ccmission911.org. The mission helps rehabilitate people by giving them a fresh start in life. What an inspiration he is to all of us!
Patty Jones and Amanda Rodriguez are guests.
New member, Robin Bennett, has brought guest, Cindy Wintermute.
Also visiting are Denise Parker and Bonnie Conner.
President Bridget Post gives the mike to Ava Obermueller, who tells about the practice for the Rosettes and invites anyone to join.
As always the Town Club has great food and 44 people attend.
The Social Committee tells about the term social. It will be a Mystery Dinner, held in Susannah Stearns' beautiful back yard. The date is May 1. Further details will be in the Sanddollar and on the web. Committee members are Laura Falconer, Elizabeth Feeney, Carol Littleton, Pat McAnear, Susannah, Cherl Hinton, Connie Smith and guest Tamara Patterson.
Terry Butler wins the 50/50 money. Remember that the other half of the money collected will go towards the great social!
Eater Unlimited Club
Gloria Waller reported that 20 members and guests enjoyed their lunch at the Red Lobster.
Vino Brio Club
Candy Duncan, Chair of the Vino Brio Club sent these pictures of their Mardi Gras party. It was held in the home of Terry Butler (above) and Candy reported that 40 people attended.
Take a guess!
Jackie Del Nano has come in from San Antonio and poses with Candy.
The Polaseks
A busy kitchen
King and Queen George and Joyce Seitz
Evelyn Sarcone, Meg Moore and Becky Rodriguez
Meg and Faye Cobb
Guess Sylvia Earnst is getting ready for Easter as Beth Turcotte looks on.
Ken Polasek and Jackie
With masks off, you can recognize Dino Del Nano, Gail Drown and Ruth Williams.
Terry Bodine with Vickie and Phil Gaarder
Antique Club
The Antique Club met at the home of Louise Deer and enjoyed her wonderful glass and quilt collections. Afterwards they had lunch at Longhorn Steakhouse Restaurant.
January
VIP Luncheon
The VIP Luncheon is held at the Corpus Christi Country Club. Mollie Zick, a former NNL member, discussed how slaves followed quilts, displayed by families along the Underground Railroad route showing them how to escape from the South to freedom.
Debbie High is a new NNL member, who has really "jumped in" to attend NNL functions. We appreciate you, Debbie.
Thanks to Gloria Waller for taking all of these great pictures at the luncheon.
On the right is Treasurer Margie Schroeder and President Joyce Seitz. Know they are delighted with so many members and guests attending.
Lois McCray and Candy Duncan are other VIP officers. Sami Cameron visits whenever she can.
Wow!!! CC Country Club's chefs did a super job!
Congratulations, Mary. You can treat all of us to the movie next month when the First Movie Club goes!
Eaters Unlimited Club
Eaters Unlimited met for lunch at the Olive Garden. Chair, Mary Cox, is in the black and white sweater.
Melva Jackson is a guest.
Gloria Waller took these pictures to post on the web. The open blinds behind her made her "portrait" a little light.
President Bridget Post calls the meeting to order at the January Luncheon.
Beth Turcotte and new member, Robin Bennett
Julie Brower, Candy Duncan Lena Maude Mueller and Gloria Waller sport cute outfits.
Ava Obermueller brings 3 prospective members. Way to go, Ava! They each have our Prospective Member Sanddollar. Posing are Terry Bodine, Patty Jones, Ava, Marina LaPlante and Amanda Rodriguez.
Beverly Johnston brings a Prospective Member, Donna King (on the left).
Annette Cottingham is also a Prospective Member.
Pam Gordon and Libbie Killgore. With Libby's cute new hairdo and pretty skin, she's willing to tell anyone her secret! (And it's NOT a facelift!)
Linda Dorsey visits with our speaker, Leslie Green.
We begin the New Year right by having Leslie Green, The Clutter Queen, tell us how to organize our home. Check our her web site at www.cluttertalk.net or call her at 361-452-1902 or 804-334-5662.
The January Coffee is held at Melanie Polasek's. Many thanks to not only taking the pictures, but label them.
This is taken at the Board Meeting, which proceeds the coffee. (Pat McAnear is in the white blouse and Tanja Noever is on the left of Laura Falconer.)
The cold weather allows people to wear sweaters and to make the "displaced northerners" feel at home AND thankful that it's only in the 30's and not the MINUS 30's.
Antique Club
Gloria Waller sent the following pictures, which were taken at Del Mar Antiques on Staples (a new store) and then ate lunch at The Place to Be.
Vino Brio
Stephanie Wenzler sent the following pictures , which were taken at the January Vino Brio Club.
Pat McAnear readies snacks, as a wine bottle is ready for opening.
Fix your plates and your drinks!
Joyce Seitz poses for the camera while others eat, drink and visit.
Couples Dining Out Club
The Couples Dining Out Club ring in the New Year (a few days late due to the Schroeder's being out of town). As usual, Roger and Margie Schroeder host the affair. They furnish Pork Tenderloin and the members bring the "sides". The food is delicious and the pretty Christmas dishes almost didn't need washing! (Note Roger's plate.)
Joining the Schroeders at this table are George and Joyce Seitz and John Gray. (Nancy is taking pictures, as usual)
In the Dining Room are Betty and John Hagemeister, Connie Smith and Lupe Reyes and Bill and Jane Cheesman. Margie keeps their decorations and displays them in different ways each year. The two red table runners are the only new purchases. Their Christmas tree has 900 ornaments.
Evelyn and Bill Rathke are in town for three months because they are now Winter Texas, who reside in Kansas. Ralph and Faye Cobb join them.