PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Dear Friends and Sponsors,
I just got home from the luncheon and my very special Rose honor. It is so wonderful to be honored, but it was also wonderful to be able to honor George and my special friends that I have made during my two years as a member of New Neighbors. We all talk a lot about friendship and love.
I am in a renewal group that meets on Fridays. Actually, Mollie is also in the group. We are using The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren as our text. A lot of you have probably read it. It has been pretty popular. Coincidentally, I was reading our new lesson last night. Our chapter is that life is all about love. Life without love is really worthless. The dig here, though, is that we can’t only love those we have picked out to love, but also irritating, imperfect and frustrating people (like us).
He says that the best expression of love is time. Busyness is a great enemy of relationships. The greatest gift you can give someone is focused attention. It makes sense. Don’t we all enjoy time with the people we love?
Love also extends to our country. The women before us were tortured and went through hell to fight for the right that we might vote. It would be shameful if they went through all of that for us and we had carpool duties? We had to get to work? Our vote doesn’t really matter? It’s raining? The ability that we have to be able to go to the polls and vote for the people that we think are right to run our country is a right that those women fought for us. Be sure to go to the polls.
This is my last President’s message. Candy will do next month’s. She is going to be a wonderful President. We all bring something different to the office which is great. I wish Candy and the new Board lots of luck.
Thank you for allowing me this term.
Yours in Fun and Friendship,
Joyce
Bulletin Board
Beer Tasting Club is starting back up. Contact Candy Duncan at 808.9222 or Kimberly Cook at 855.7554 for more details.
Debra Hernandez announced that her step-daughter and twin infants will be living with her and her husband since her step-daughter’s husband is going to Iraq for a year. Debra expressed a need for the following items: cribs, swings, etc. and to please contact her if any of these items are available.
Circle of Caring welcomes a new Chair, Bobbie Sue Doye
Remember, if hardships come or you need a word of encouragement, or if you are interested in joining the club, give Bobbie Sue a call at 906.0503.
Lunch Bunch will meet Oct 21 at 11:45 a.m. at Hu-Dat on Saratoga (next to Kohls).
Parents and Kids Club cancelled due to no chair.
October 2004 VIP Luncheon
Musical Selections from "CABARET"
Please join us Tuesday, October 26th, (Social – 11:30, Lunch – Noon) at Corpus Christi Country Club, $15/person. All NNL and guests are welcome.
Our VIP Feature: Texas A & M Theater Department will provide
Musical Selections from CABARET.
Menu: Chicken Flautas with Spanish rice, refried beans, and sour cream with guacamole sauce.
Key Lime Pie for dessert. Iced tea & coffee. (Wine available for an extra charge)
For Reservations contact: Jackie Del Nano, 985-6239 (delnano@grandecom.net), or
Lois McCray, 853-7325 (rvah13@juno.com), or Ruth Williams, 855-8397 (ruthwilliams@stx.rr.com).
All NNL and guests are welcome.
Sunshine Column
Marjorie Abner’s nephew, Daniel Hall is on the entertainment staff of the cruise ship "Rhapsody of the Seas", giving classes on Origami and lectures on E-Bay. He took Marjorie as a guest on a cruise from Galveston through the Caribbean stopping at Key West, Cozumel and Grand Cayman. Marjorie was one of eight winners allowed to participate in Talent Show Night. She played the grand piano in a full theater for an audience of 1,000 with spotlights and all. She received a baby Oscar and was on the ship’s TV. She felt like a celebrity afterward as many people on the ship approached her to say they enjoyed her performance. She was pampered, and the fun, wonderful food and shopping in quaint foreign shops made for a wonderful trip.
Margery Hinterman volunteers her free time to work with RX Assist in Portland on Tuesdays. It is a program to get free medications to people who qualify according to their income level. The medicines are from the drug companies. What a good project!
Charlsie Kimbrell spent ten, yes 10 days in Reno, Nevada. She went to the ANG (American Needlepoint Guild) seminar. While she was there she took a side trip to Salt Lake City to visit her nephew and his family.
Sally Moehrke went to several cities in Missouri on vacation. In St. Joe she participated in a Barbershop Quartet Convention, a fun learning experience. In Trenton she donated a painting to hang in the College Art Gallery in honor of her mother, Sarah Mock, who taught zoology, botany, chemistry and hygiene. Last she went to Springfield and Branson to be with friends.
Ouida Van Dyke says to all New Neighbors who asked about her husband, Jerry, that after three months he is back at work. She spent one month visiting him at the hospital, one month taking care of him at home, and one month entertaining him! "Thank you for caring" says Ouida.
Debbie Hernandez is welcoming her two new grandsons (twins!). They will be coming to "visit" for a year while their father is serving our country in Iraq. Debbie will need your help if anyone knows of cribs, swings, etc. for their visit. Debbie, hang in there – a year goes by so fast!
Margie Schroeder has good news. "Thank you for all the calls and prayers while I awaited medical test results. The news was wonderful – all is clear". Congratulations and best wishes for continued good health.
Tammie Mathis’s daughter will be getting married Nov. 5 in Corpus Christi. She and her new husband will be deployed to Italy for two years immediately after the wedding.
Jim and Sylvia Whitworth went with three other couples from the Bay Yacht Club to charter a sailboat in the Caribbean. The 51’ sloop was comfortable with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. They sailed from St. Vincent through the Grenadines to Grenada and back, stopping at the islands of Mustique, Bequia, Union Island, Tobago Cayes, and Canouan. They snorkeled, went scuba diving, shopped and ate very well. The weather was beautiful, but their stay at a resort in Barbados was shortened a day by the impending arrival of Hurricane Ivan. They spent the extra day admiring the Art Deco architecture and eating at the outdoor restaurants of South Beach in Miami.
Dave and Carol Allen traveled to Chicago in August for the wedding of their daughter, Teri to Mr. Paul Guercio. The whole family was in the wedding, including son David, the sons-in-law Jim and Danny, and Matthew, their 8 year old grandson was a junior groomsman (not to be confused with ringbearer, as Matt was quick to point out to everyone). Daughters Luci and Julie were Matrons of Honor. They had a wonderful time visiting family and friends and seeing the latest changes in downtown Chicago. Of course a meal of Chicago Pizza was a must. They also took in a White Sox game and the kids did a Cubs Game and Bears Football game also. The party atmosphere continued the next day with a birthday party for Luci’s 30th Birthday. "It’s great to visit family, but always makes you a little sad to come home to Corpus. Thank God for NNL!" says Carol.
By: Sylvia Whitworth
Sunshine Chair
Born in Bay City TX, our ROSE moved to El Campo, TX at a young age. The oldest of three children, she graduated as part of the infamous "Class of 57". After graduation she went on to college at Wharton Junior College where she not only stole the show by being a Starlet (Dancing Drill Team) but as a literary scholar where she won a creative writing contest and won the Best Dressed Cowgirl Contest. (Lucky for her she had a friend who rode in rodeos.) She went on to Sam Houston Teachers College and graduated with a degree in Art and Elementary Education with a minor in English. Our Rose began her teaching career at Eagle Lake and taught 3rd grade.
A young man named Frank from Louise, TX caught sight of our ROSE riding the bus to Wharton Junior College. This proved to be a popular place for this persistent gentleman. He, also a school teacher, found his way to teaching positions near her. They took a dance class together and danced away into marriage on May 28, 1962. They have just celebrated their 42nd anniversary.
After their marriage, they continued to teach for about 5 years and Frank changed jobs. Our ROSE had the opportunity to move around a lot with her husband’s jobs. They have lived in Seattle, WA, Houston, TX and Lake Charles, LA. While in Houston, our ROSE became a mom to Randy in 1970 and again in 1973 while in Lake Charles when Ronnie was born. After her children were born she became a fulltime mom (the busiest job of all!)
Both of our ROSE’s children have had careers in the military. Randy was an Army 82nd Airborne Desert Strom Paratrooper. He is married and has a son, Kyle (11) who is a cancer survivor and a 10 month old granddaughter, Tiffany with the initials of TNT, because she is dynamite. Ronnie is currently a Navy recruiter but has served on a nuclear submarine as a Torpedo Man’s Mate. He, too, is married and has a step son, Nick (3).
You never see our ROSE without her trademark – a thermal mug. This trademark started at a young age. Pictures, even before her marriage, find her gripping a thermal mug. Our ROSE is always one to be prepared!
Our ROSE moved to Corpus Christi with Frank’s job as Business Development Manager of Protherm. They have lived here since 2000. Introduced to NNL by Sherry DeClair, a Mary-Kay rep, proved to be just what she needed. Our ROSE believes that NNL is like a breath of fresh air to her. She was ready to get out of a rut and stretch and grow. In her own words there are "marvelous, friendly people in NNL". She has served for two terms on the Prospective Member Committee and one term on the Ways and Means Committee. She is involved in Couples Dining Out and Secret Pals
Our ROSE describes herself as talkative, compassionate, and friendly. She loves to play bridge, exercise (in spite of her arthritis), shop and travel (GO is her middle name). Her friends describe her as friendly, eager to help out and never afraid of a challenge. She is always willing and is great on following through whatever her task is.
So hoist your thermal mug and give a toast to our October ROSE!
Glenda Trvdik
BIRTHDAYS
9-29 Fil Hamilton
10-1 Jackie Del Nano
10-4 Kena Arbaugh
10-5 Joyce Seitz
10-9 Jane Cheesman
10-12 Sally Sacks
10-13 Mary Herrington
10-14 Candy Duncan
10-14 Traci Danaher
10-19 Anne Junttila
10-22 Yvette Klodniski
10-9 Claudia Lichtenberger
10-28 Lyn Kitchens
10-29 Darla Kay Holtzclaw
If your birthday is listed incorrectly or was accidentally left off of the list, please contact Nancy Gray at 986.9175 or email Nancy at nannygray@aol.com.
NNL Luncheon Minutes
September 9, 2004
President, Joyce Seitz, called the luncheon to order. After reading the club prayer, Joyce welcomed everyone in attendance.
Joyce introduced the Vice President, Mollie Zick; Secretary, Bobbie Sue Doye’ and Treasurer, Jana Gann.
Joyce then introduced the Advisors: Lyn Kitchens, Carol Allen and Mary Jo Cheesman.
Next, Joyce asked everyone to join her in recognizing the Past Presidents in attendance: Carol Allen, Pam Gordon and Jackie Del Nano.
Sponsors:
Joyce introduced three guests from Caldwell Banker: Julie Hominich, Emily Shakowski and Jerry Hurt. Joyce then introduced Dr. Don Vaughn; Lee Graham from Mary Kay Cosmetics; Grace Santana from Williams Fashion Shoes and Glenda Fisher from the Corpus Christi Town Club.
Andrea Tackett, Membership Chair introduced NNL's newest members: Tammie Mathis, Kimberly Cook, Carol Gigliotti, Kathy Sands and Heather Johnson.
Joyce introduced Prospective Chair, Cara Stoneciper and Assistant, Rita Albrecht. They introduced prospective members: Lulora Cain, Katherine Thompson, Sharon Lester, Kerri Osterholm, Amy Carmel, Brandy Dugger (Jana Gann’s Daughter), Donna Hamilton, Sandra Richmond, Cindy Matula and her mother Joyce Matula (guests brought by Angela Luna), Sharon Moore, Cindy McCain, April Payne, Jackie Collins, Yolanda Lencioni, Shelby Hemann and Mary Farris. These ladies were welcomed to NNL with the hope that they will join NNL.
Joyce introduced her husband, George Seitz.
Joyce welcomed everyone to NNL and thanked everyone for sharing in the Fun and Friendship.
Joyce reminded everyone to greet any new members or visitors; to introduce yourself and make all feel welcome.
Joyce asked Mollie Zick to introduce NNL’s Rose.
Sally Galyon made the Rose presentation to Joyce Seitz. The Rose’s guests included: George Seitz, Mollie Zick, Gloria Waller, Sally Galyon, Carol Allen, Margie Schroeder and Mary Jo Cheesman.
Joyce had Sally Galyon, Social Chair, announce the upcoming Social October 8th , which is "Havana Night"; with live music from the band Latin Talk; a buffet dinner of Cuban delights and salsa dancing at the Town Club Crystal Room; starting at 7 pm; for $25.00 per person. She encouraged everyone to attend this exciting fun and friendship event. Sally reminded everyone that reservations will be taken up to 72 hours before the event.
Joyce then asked Cara Stoneciper, Nominating Committee Chair to introduce the Executive Board: President, Candy Duncan; Vice President, Brenda Pitz; Treasurer, Jana Gann and Secretary Christy Rutledge. Cara announced Open Positions include: Scrapbook Chair, Coffee Committee Assistants; Social Committee Assistants; Nametags Chair and Ways and Means Chair.
Joyce announced that the Fun and Friendship award was given to Christy Rutledge for volunteering to become Coffee Committee Chair after losing Robbie Purdy this term; as well as retaining her job as Nametag Chair. Joyce thanked Christy for going above and beyond and that she is doing a great job in both positions and we appreciate her hard work and dedication.
Joyce Seitz also held the August birthday drawing, and the prize was awarded to Diane Van Maele.
The 50/50 drawing was held and Glenda Tvrdik won $46.00.
Announcements to be noted:
If you have been in the club over 2 years, you need to contact Mollie Zick, our Vice President, to make reservations for the luncheon.
The next coffee is October 7th at 10 am. at the home of Christy Rutledge. The Board Meeting will start at 9 a.m. before the coffee.
Our next luncheon is October 14th at 10:45 a.m. at the Corpus Christi Town Club.
The club thought was read and the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Bobbie Sue Doye’
Secretary
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: Sue McClurg, Marcia Mayes, Glenda Tvrdik, Sarita Martinez
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
Directory Changes
Maybelle Scharn—mayanscharn@earthlink.net
Mark your calendars
Havana Night
Coming to the Town Club
F
riday, October 8th7:00 PM - Tapas (hors d'oeuvres)
8:00 PM - Dinner Buffet
Enjoy Live Music, Salsa Dancing, and a Cash Bar in the Town Club's beautiful Crystal Room all for only
$25.00 per person.
Tickets and further information please call one of the following committee members:
Sally Gaylon 993-1191 Lyn Kitchens 993-7472
Candy Duncan 808-9222 Carol Allen 993-6930 Maybelle Scharm 992-4490
Special
thanks to all the businesses that donated to the Silent AuctionMy Roadhouse Texas Roadhouse
Island Life Tan and Deanna Merrill’s Salon Kings Crossing Country Club
Home Grown Gifts, Lori Nisimblat Bags and More, Amy Carmel
Shear Heaven Pit Spa Carol Martinez-Beauticontrol Representative
Gatherings Hallmark at 5 Points
Art Center of Corpus Christi The Hen House
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ruiz CC Museum of Science & History
Joe’s Crab Shack Interior Innovations
Omni Hotel Wells Fargo Bank
Jezebelles Kern Egger Real Estate at Caldwell Banker Pacesetter Steel
Studio 624 Rita Albrecht-Pampered Chef Representative
Mary Kay Cosmetics, Lee Graham CCREDC
O Gosh Gills Nursery
H-E-B Town Club
Dolce Divino Walmart
Century Theatres Bud
K-Bob Steakhouse Sunday’s Gallery
Chili’s AB Home Crafts
Wilcox Furniture J. Gann Candles & More
McCall Design Studio Hooters
THANKS to all our members who donated items and hours that made the Silent Auction a big hit.