President’s Message
Dear Friend and Sponsors:
I hope you all have not melted away and are enjoying your summer. Where else could you go to enjoy a wonderful beach, lots of NNL activities, pleasant weather and find new and lasting friends?
The Fourth of July is just around the corner, so I hope you all will be safe in celebrating this joyous day. Three cheers for red, white and blue!!
There are lots of people moving this summer. Friends, we will dearly miss. We do wish them the best in their future endeavors. Let us try to keep in touch. In the meantime, let us focus on the new people moving in and telling them all about our fantastic club.
Time to begin marking your calendars:
September 8th - Mary Robinson, our Means and Ways Chair and her committee members, Scarlett Bowling and Caron Cabone are working hard on our Silent Auction. This will be held during our September luncheon and we hope each member will contribute a little something to help make this event a huge success. Whether it be a baked item, dinner for 4 (presented to the winner on a specific day), one of your lovely craft items, an item purchased or even a business coupon giving a discount. The committee is striving for reasonably priced items so everyone can be involved. This is how we make our money to run this wonderful club, so please think of how you can help!
September 17th - Carol Gigliotti, our Social Chair and her committee members, Sandra Richmond and Scarlett Bowling are planning the Tropical Bay Cruise for, Saturday, September 17th.. Wonderful appetizers, full course dinner, music, cash bar and a wonder cruise under the stars on the Royal Princess II. An evening you will never forget!
It is not what happens to you, but how you react to circumstances
That determines whether you will bloom where you are,
or dry up where you are.
So develop the habit of reacting positively to negative conditions.
Just a reminder, our July NNL luncheon (14th) will be held at the Country Club of Corpus Christi on Everhart instead of Kings Crossing Country Club.
I hope the rest of your summer is full of fun and friendship.
Sally Galyon
President
Directory Changes
Tina Gant - kristinagrant1965@yahoo.com
Sylvia Guerrero - 8 Bar-le-Doc Dr. East (14), drslenski@grandecom.net.
Ruth Miller - 523 Airline #703 (12), 994-5294
Donna Vickery - 4746D Cedar Pass (13)
Gloria Lopez
She is our Telephone Chair. With many on her committee out of town, she calls everyone on their lists for their luncheon reservation ..with a smile.
Get ready for the NNL Fall Social ... A Tropical Bay Cruise
Date: Saturday, September 17
Cost: $35.00 a person, guests at $40.00
3 hours of cruising under the stars aboard the Royal Princess II.
You will be treated to appetizers and a very reasonably priced cash bar. The cruise features a Tropical theme with a full course meal and music for dancing.
Look for more details in the next few Sanddollars.
Sunshine Column
By Mollie Zick
Jane Yates is so proud of her grandson, Eren Kuris. He just graduated from Carroll HS and was the Co-Salutatorian. His HS achievements include serving as president of his class all four years, from Freshman to Senior, was the VP of the National Honor Society and King of the Senior Prom. He has received two scholarships to Tulane University where he will be majoring in Chemistry and Spanish. Congratulations Eren!
Four of Maico Sanchez's dearest friends visited her from Alexandria, VA and had four great days together. Maico and her husband will be heading for Marco Island, FL on June 28th and are looking forward to having a wonderful time.
Glenda Tvrdik and her husband took a fun trip to New Orleans. They had fun shopping and buying souvenirs for their grandchildren.
Jim and JoAnn Robertson took a week's trip to Denver, CO to see their daughter's family - two grandchildren, Blake, 20 months and Jordann, 5 months. They went sailing, rode bikes, hiked, swam, and just had a grand time.
Marge Hinterman took a trip to MN with her husband Larry and their three granddaughters, ages 5, 8 and 10. They spent time on the family farm which the girls loved. They covered 1,000 miles in one day on the way up - anxious to get there and have fun.
Ruth Miller has just moved from the Wood River addition to an apartment home complex, "The Bordeaux". Her new address is 523 Airline, #703, 78412. Telephone: 994-5294
Bobbie Sue Doye and her family will be traveling to Oklahoma for the annual Doye family reunion. Bobbi Sue organized the reunion with 45 plus people attending traveling from as far away as Hawaii and Canada.
Sandra and Mark Richardson leave for a week in Cancun on June 10. Family and old friends will be joining them for fun in the sun. Viva Cancun!
Marjorie Abner went with her family, her niece and nephew and their two children to the hill country in Uvalde. They went tubing down the Frio River and stayed in a guest home of friends on a 500 acre ranch where peacocks, quarter horses, cows and goats roamed freely. After four days at the ranch they all felt right at home on the range. On the way home they spent a day at Six Flags and Marjorie rented a scooter and kept up with everyone until the park closed.
Christy Rutledge and Jackie Del Nano will be cruising to the Bahamas with their husbands and other Whataburger people and then it's off to Alaska on a cruise for Jackie and her family.
Janice Andreas, her husband Bob and a team of four will be leaving for Cali, Columbia from June 25 - July 2. They will go into the villages and minister the message of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Jim and Sylvia Whitworth went to St. Louis and Branson, MO with his parents for a reunion of WWII pilots. Jim's dad was a pilot with the Army Air Corp in WWII.
Sally Moehrke will be a new "granny" July 16 (it's a little girl) and Sally plans to visit her new granddaughter soon after she is born.
Mollie Zick will be heading toward northern CA June 16th to visit her daughter, Mindy and family. While she is there her sister, brother, sister-in-law and niece will join them from southern CA for a great family reunion. Hubby Karl will stay home and tend the three "felines" while Mom is gone.
Rose of the Month
Our “Hotter than Heck” July Rose entered this world in San Angelo, Texas but soon moved to San Antonio. After five years of the “hectic life” in San Antonio, she and her family moved back to good old San Angelo where she lived for the next 40 years.
Bringing her to Corpus Christi is husband Gene, who was transferred with his job, Pool Company, on September 1, 2002. Living in an apartment the first six months, our rose commuted back and forth from San Angelo every weekend. She learned about New Neighbors from a realtor at an open house, gave them her name, attended the January coffee and luncheon, and “the rest is history.”
Our July Rose graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1975 and then attended one semester that fall at Angelo State University, majoring in secretarial science. She then married her high school sweetheart and took classes off and on.
In June, 1994, our Rose met Gene when a family friend invited him to her family’s ranch for the weekend. For their first encounter, she met him with no makeup on and in a bathing suit! She reminds us that she was much smaller then, but weren’t we all! She and Gene found that they had a lot in common – birthdays two days apart and two children that are both nearly the same age and with names that begin with the same letters. She and Gene have the same middle name and both are spelled G-e-n-e. They were both divorced the same year and their PIN numbers are one digit off. As she says, “How weird is that!”
After their marriage, she was able to make her education a priority and graduated from ASU in May, 2001, with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management – Cum Laude.
Our Rose has two sons, Wesley (22) and Skipper (25) and a daughter-in-law, Carrie. Skipper and Carrie have two BEAUTIFUL children Justin (5) and Aubrie (3). Gene has a son, Wade (23) and a daughter, Shanna (26) and son-in-law Jason.
NNL’s July Rose has been self-employed for the last eight years, owning a Medical Billing Service and being a consultant for local health plan training medical offices on practice management software.
She is quite humble, finding it difficult to describe herself. However, she finally admitted that she is friendly, thoughtful, optimistic, and dependable. Her friends add that she is a beautiful lady, both inside and out, loyal, and can be quite a comedienne.
Our Rose admits that New Neighbors has been the best thing she could have experienced in Corpus. It has given her the opportunity to meet so many fantastic women from many parts of the United States, and she has been lucky enough to have formed lifetime friendships. She adds that the whole concept of NNL is unique, but the clubs are what she enjoys most. She has held several positions on the Board – Coffee Chair, Social Chair, Club Coordinator, President, and is currently an Advisor. In addition, the July Rose has received the Fun and Friendship award for her hard work and dedication to the Mardi Gras Social.
She belongs to Bunco Brunch, Night Bunco, Movie Club, Lunch Bunch, Beer Tasting, Last Friday wine tasting, and is chair of both Vino Brio and Couples Game Night. No wonder Gene just wants to stay at home sometime.
“Miss July” loves to walk along the beach, listen to all kinds of music, and take trips with Gene. She says it doesn’t matter where they are going, they always find time to stop along the way for an antique store or just see what most people are in too big of a hurry to see. She loves to search out the wineries. She and Gene have been to more than 23 wineries in Texas and California. Her perfect vacation would be spending a summer in Napa Valley and tasting the wine along the way.
Ladies, you may know our July Rose by the name Candy Duncan, but to grandchildren Justin and Aubrie, she is Nonnie.
June 9, 2005
Sally Galyon, President, called the June 9, 2005 luncheon of the New Neighbors League of Corpus Christi to order, and welcomed our guests who were in attendance.
Sally read our prayer, and lunch was served.
After lunch, Sally introduced our guest speaker Mr. Bryan P. Smith with the Corpus Christi Police Department and he spoke on Identity Theft-How to Protect Your Good Name, Your Credit, and Your Future. He gave an excellent and informative presentation and he answered a few questions from members.
Sally then introduced the executive board members: Jane Cheesman, Vice President, Jo Ann Robertson, Secretary, and Judy Holloway, Treasurer.
Sally then recognized the Board advisors: Pam Gordon, Joyce Seitz, Julie Brower, Candy Duncan, and Christy Rutledge. She also acknowledged our past Presidents who were present: Pam Gordon, Joyce Seitz, Candy Duncan, Jackie Del Nano and Ruth Williams. We did not have any sponsors with us today.
Sally gave a special tribute of thankfulness to Nancy Gray. She has been on the Executive Board, the Board, and also an Advisor for a number of terms, and especially now as our Website Coordinator. Sally stated how much help Nancy has given to her term as President.
Sally presented Gloria Lopez the Fund and Friendship Award for her unselfish service beyond her normal Telephone Committee duties. There have been several occasions when the members of her committee have been out of town at the same time when phone calls had to be made. Gloria not only made all the phone calls, but she still had that glowing smile on her face.
Sally announced that Lyn Kitchens would be moving to Michigan. Sally gave a special note of thankfulness for all her hard work for NNL, and she stated how much NNL members would miss her.
Jennifer Oler, our Prospective Member Chair, introduced the prospective member, Mary Ann Gray, who was with us today. Since Jana Gann was out of town, Jennifer introduced our new members: Barbara Wendland, Sally Taylor, Gail Keramian, Stacy Korfist, and Virginia Haasl.
Sally recognized our guests: Christy Rutledge (our June Rose) with her husband Clifton and their three daughters, Connie Peek was a guest of Kae Martin, Charlotte McElroy was a guest of Sally Moehrke.
Sally gave a special “Thank You” to Personally Yours Florist for donating the corsages for our Rose every month. She then asked Pam Gordon to come and introduce our June Rose, Christy Rutledge.
Sally presented Christy with the Rose pin for making NNL a better club for all of us. Pam read a lovely bio on our Rose and told of her many accomplishments. Christy spoke of how much NNL had meant to her for all the fun and friendship that NNL provides. Christy recognized and spoke of each of the special guests sitting at her table and of all the special friends she has through NNL.
Sally announced the June birthdays. The Birthday drawing winner was Jennifer Oler. Sally announced that Judy Holloway brought a little treat for the birthday ladies. The advisors handed out door prizes and the 50/50 drawing was held. Ruth Miller won $29.00. Sally Moehrke won the Hearts & Hands summer basket that had been donated by Susie Wright. Contributions to the basket were made by: Steve Wright, Kathy Sands, Glenda Tvrdik, Bobbie Sue Doye. Susie also announced that the $68 donation would be used to purchase hosiery for the Dress for Success Program.
Announcements to be noted:
1.Sandra Richmond announced the dinner cruise social would be on September 17, 2005.
2.Scarlett Bowling announced that during the luncheon on September 8, 2005, we would have a silent auction. She stated that no donation was too small and she would pass out flyers after the luncheon that included more information.
3. The next coffee is July 7th at 7 p.m. at the home of Sandra Richmond. The Board meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m.
4. The next luncheon is July 14th at 10:45 at the Corpus Christi Country Club. Please make special note that this is a new location.
The Club thought was read and the meeting was adjourned.
Jo Ann Robertson
Secretary
Bulletin Board
New Clubs Forming
Game Night 2 - Cynthia Pagan 215-1706
Due to its popularity, a second club is forming. Meet the 3rd Saturday @ 7 p.m. at a member's home. Hostess/host provide refreshments. Couples bring appetizers. Begins in September.
Cooking Club
New group now forming to begin in September. Meet in members home to prepare a themed dinner. Interested? Contact the Club Coordinator.
Beach Day- Judy Holloway 225-4520, Sally Galyon 993-1191
Meets every 2nd and 4th Friday at 11;30 a.m. at the J.P. Luby Beach (Zahn Road) access road. Bring a chair, towel, sack lunch, pop, wine, margaritas a smile and what ever suits your fancy. If it rains then wait for the next scheduled Friday. Please contact Judy if you can attend. jholloway@stx.rr.com
Mixed Spirits - Tammie Mathis: 906-0556, Jana Gann: 241-0832
Beginning in the Fall, Club will meet monthly to explore different drinks at various locations: i.e. beach, homes, Havana Club, etc.
The Luncheon speaker had a lot of good information about identity theft. If you would like a copy of his presentation, please contact Jo Ann Robertson. Ph 992-8927 or jrobert@grandecom.net.
Corrections:
Daytime Book Club will continue to meet through the summer.
The May Hearts and Hands Raffle purse was donated by Glenda Tvrdik.
Hearts and Hands:
Hearts and Hands is an extension of NNL’s mission, to bring people together, give generously of ourselves, be friendly and kind and to always greet someone with a smile. Our desires with this club are to expand our social horizons into our community, give our talents, time, financial and material support where needed, to help brighten someone’s day. We appreciate everyone’s support of our cause. Rests assured that all monies collected from the Raffles and donated items, are accounted for and go directly to our chosen Projects. Again, we thank you.
2nd Quarter Project is Dress for Success. This program provides counseling and clothing to women with limited financial resources who are seeking Employment. These ladies are able to choose a business dress outfit and a casual outfit. Shoes, hosiery, purses, make-up, jewelry and other personal items are also available. If you are cleaning out your closet and you find that you have any business or dress items or any other personal items you would like to donate, please contact Susie Wright, Bobbie Sue Doye’, Kae Martin or Marcia Mayes.
3rd Quarter Project will be Boken Camp. This is a lock down facility for displaced children that cannot be placed in any foster care setting due to severe emotional and behavioral problems which cause some of them to cut or self-mutilate. Their trauma is caused from severe physical, emotional, mental and other abuses. We are in the process of finding out more information about this facility and how we can help brighten and give hope to these young fragile children. We will inform you when we have further details.
4th Quarter Project will be phone cards for local military to use that are deployed, confined in a hospital or rehabilitation center, or for the spouse’s use to have contact with their loved ones. We are also investigating if there is a need for funds for online communication for connection charges, or more equipment to install to provide additional ports of online communication allowing more family contact with loved ones. We will be contacting the USO and Naval Relief Society for more information. This project will mean so much to all military and their families since it will occur during the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season. If you would like to donate a phone card or funding, please contact Susie Wright, Bobbie Sue Doye’, Kae Martin or Marcia Mayes.
The June raffle for the garden basket was won by Sally Moelke and raised $68 for Dress for Success. The July raffle for Bokenkamp Children's Home will be personalized hand decorated flip flops with matching hair scrunchie or can coozie by Kae Martin.
The July Luncheon will meet at the Corpus Christi Country Club.
July Birthdays
Donna Vickery - 07/01
Laura Leslie - 07/03
Ouida Van Dyke - 07/06
Yolanda Lencioni - 07/11
Jo Ann Robertson - 07/14
Billie Snowden - 07/15
Carol Gigliotti - 07/18
Julie Frum - 07/19
Christie Cheek - 07/21
Doreen Quinones - 07/25
Amy Hurd - 07/26
IMPORTANT MEMBERS PAST
After two active years in NNL, your sister club, The V.I.P. Club, offers all IMPs the opportunity to extend, renew and perpetuate the friendships made through NNL! A ONE-time $3.50 registration fee plus just $3.00 per year covers our three luncheon announcement postal cards and puts you on our roster. When you become an IMP, The V.I.P. Club Membership Chair will call to invite you to join! REMEMBER, however, ALL ACTIVE NNL MEMBERS AND GUESTS ARE WELCOME AT OUR THREE ANNUAL LUNCHEONS (Corpus Christi Country Club in the Fall, Winter and Spring of the school year).
IMPs: None
President: Jackie Del Nano, 985.6239 VP & Secretary: Geri Barbee, 853-7325 Treasurer: Margie Schroeder, 994.1327 Membership Chair: Lois McCray, 985.6333
Luncheon Announcements: Kae Martin, 993.1989 IMPS Chair: Alice Murphy, 855.1748 Club Advisor: Ruth Williams, 855.8397
Meet Your Board ...featuring the Advisors
Candy Duncan — Candy moved from San Angelo, TX in September, 2002 and joined NNL in February, 2003. She chairs the Vino Brio and Couples Dining Out clubs. Candy also joined the Bunco Brunch, Night Bunco, Lunch Bunch, Wine tasting, Beer tasting and First Movie Club. Her interests include friends, wine, music, and travel. The best thing about NNL for Candy is the different clubs and the many friendships she has made.
Joyce Seitz— Joyce moved from Austin, TX in May, 2002 and joined NNL in June, 2002. Current NNL position- Advisor. She keeps very busy with Bunco, Lunch Bunch, Wine Tasting, Beer Tasting, Circle of Caring, Book Club, Couples Dining Out and Beach Day. Her other interests include reading, bridge, food, wine and travel. She thinks the best thing about NNL is the “awesome women”
Pam Gordon — Pam Gordon came to us from Columbus, OH in August, 2002 and joined NNL in January, 2003. She participates in Wine Tasting, First Movie club, Home Design club, Hearts and Hands and Circle of Caring. Her other interests include reading, computer and travel and grandsons “Peter the Great” and “Prince Harry”.
Christy Rutledge — Christy moved from Austin, TX in August, 2002 and joined NNL in March 2003. She is enjoying Wine Tasting and Bunco. Her interests include her 3 girls, singing, swimming and relaxing at the beach. Best thing about NNL? “Friendships and Fun!”
Julie Brower — Julie moved from Midland, TX in 2002 and joined NNL in 2003. She participates in Couples Dining Out and Antique Collectors clubs. Her interests are antiques, reading, growing things, family and eating. The best thing about NNL for Julies is the wonderful people she has met and the friendships she has made. Julie says the best thing about NNL is the People. “Everyone comes in search of a friend and what better place to find one? Everyone is ready to talk.”