CW General Meeting; May 14, 2009

Sattui Winery, St. Helena, CA

Castle Tour, Wine Tasting, Picnic Lunch 

Co president’s Carolyn  and Betsy called an informal meeting to order.  The only agenda item besides eating and drinking was the election of new officers for the 2009-2010 term.

The Slate to be voted on were:

Corresponding Secretary:                  Cosette M.

Recording Secretary:                  Pamela B.

Treasurer:                                    Gaile J.

Vice President:                           Pat M.

Co-Presidents:                           Trudy E. & Susan W.

The vote was unanimous to accept this slate of officers.  A toast to the new officers was made, applause and then we continued our chatter, eating and drinking.  Congratulations!

Attendance:  Carol B., Betsy S., Pam K., Trudy E., Pat M. (& guest), Carolyn Anthrop, Kate McNamara, Jody Larson, Jean Brown, Pam L., Pat Q., Susan W., Barbara S., Helen S., Candi S. & Pamela B.

A special Thank You to Carol B for all her hard working coordinating this afternoon.

 

CW General Meeting; May 14, 2009

Cinco de Mayo Celebration – home of Señora Pamela

Meeting called to order by co-president Carolyn A.

The following announcements were made:

·       A note of appreciation read from Las Trampas Development Director for our volunteer effort for the April 26^th Hat Benefit.

·       RES SUCCESS Founder and Executive Director Ian Bremner has received the Jefferson Awards - a prestigious national recognition system honoring community and public volunteerism in America.

·       Linda S. has asked for help with the Fall Benefit for RES – looking for ideas for a theme.  Discussion later in the meeting.

·       Day At The Races tickets are available - $33, May 17 at 11 am.  Right now 7 signed up – we will get a small donation from the sale of these tickets.

·       According to Pat M. our member Joyce P. is going through chemo (4-5 hours a month), she’s in good spirits and is up and about.  Side note:  Carolyn A. said Joyce was her supervisor.

·       CW creed recited.

National Philanthropy chair Barbara S. asked to report on her recent trip to Lincoln, Nebraska to begin plans for the 2010 Special Olympics National Games. She and her committee were there 2 ½ days with the GOC (Games Organizing Committee) looking for hotel rooms and reception sites. It was a successful trip with more details to be reported later this year.

·       Color copy of the cover of the next Quarterly shown – it will feature Past National President Arlene L. who just passed away.

·       National President monthly letter available on the web – she mentioned her recent visit to the OAK chapters – many glowing remarks.

Vice President:  Marty P. – no report.

Treasurer:  Barbara D. said she’d forgot to email the latest financial statement but she did not write any checks in.  She also reported that the bank returned the $25 special fund assessment charge – this news was met with enthusiastic response from all!

Corresponding Secretary:  Joyce S. – no report.

Nominating Chair:  Karen T. presented the 2009-2010 slate of officers: 

            Corresponding Secretary:                          Cosette M.

            Treasurer:                                                       Gaile J.

            Recording Secretary:                                     Pamela B.

            Vice President:                                                Pat M.

            Co Presidents:                                                Trudy E. & Susan W.

We will vote in June for this slate.  Committee members were Carol B., Candi S., Barbara D. and Karen T. Great JOB!

Philanthropy:  Kate M. report 217 volunteer hours from the recent HAT benefit.  She thanked all that helped.  She mentioned that the Hall of Fame presentation by co-president Betsy S. was great – she “shined!”

“Escape To Africa” Benefit:  Barbara S. reported the financial statement from the recent benefit .

·       A special thank you to the Joyce and & Jerry S. for donating 4 cases of Champagne and storing (liquor) and setting up the bars.

·       Raffle winner was our own Bobby D.

·       The OAK auction basket was spectacular and brought in the most money ever - $1000!  Thanks to the designers Jody L., Betsy S. and Cicina N. and other OAK contributors.  A definite team effort.

Historian:  Ellen F. – no report.

Parliamentarian:  Karen T. reported the bylaw change to give the installation oath duties to the Parliamentarian approved by the membership.

Quarterly Editor & Skywriting Editor:  no report

Social:  Carol B. reported little response to the planned Bus/Winery/lunch planned for June 18^th.  Deadline for reservation is June 1 – flyer distributed.  Discussion to open this up to “friends” will be determined at a later date.

RES:  Motion made by Cosette M. that OAK commits to helping out with the RES fundraiser in Fall, 2009.  Seconded by Marty P.  Discussion.  Members agreed that our participation would be for food, staffing and raffle sales.  The event is generally the 2^nd Sunday of November (11/15?).  Motion voted and approved.

Way & Means:  Trudy E. and Susan W. presented the raffle “bag” – and Carolyn A. won it; and yes, she drew her own number – this is the third time a winner has drawn their own raffle ticket.  Fabulous prizes were found in the decorative bag!

Most Valuable Member: Nomination forms will be emailed out to the membership – award presented at the September installation.

Hospitality:  Carol B. was the Galley Goddess for this event.  She provided home grown roses for the centerpiece, coordinated taco salad fixings from her committee and all cleaned up to the delight and appreciation of the hostess.

           

Attendance:  Betsy S., Karen T., Susan W., Carolyn A., Shirley E., Barbara D., Jackie C., Barbara S., Jody L., Jo R., Cicina N., Micki B., Ellen F., Carol B., Cosette M., Joyce S., Marty P., Bonnie H., Anne I., Gaile J., Bobby D., Jean B., Nancy J., Kate M., Pam L., Lucy F., Toots E., Pat M. and Pamela B. with Cooper.

No meeting planned for June.  There being no further business the meeting was adjourned to Margarita’s and Taco Salad.

Respectfully submitted,

Pamela B.

Recording Secretary

 

 

Escape to Africa - Las Trampas, Inc. Benefit Sunday, April 26, 2009

"ESCAPE  TO  AFRICA" -

 Here's OAK's annual fund raiser held at the Lafayette Park Hotel.  We were honored to have our National President as our guest (Pam from OMA).  Our husband's tended the bars, we served appetizers and desserts, we helped with the Silent Auction, sold raffle tickets, invited our friends and family which helped Las Trampas, Inc. raise funds for their on going Supportive Living Program.  It was a great afternoon  of friendship and goodwill for folks with developmental disabilities. OAK also honored their first HALL of FAME recipient 

Terry H --- he has supported the OAK chapter since it's beginning in 1958 recalling the first fund raiser in his home that literally "rocked" the foundation!  Congratulations to Terry!!

Highlights of General Meeting

OAK March 12, 2009 -----Home of Linda S.

Introduction and Welcome to current Flight Attendant Carolyn B. representing the CAUSE Foundation (a non profit Human ServiceOrganization by and for United Airlines Flight Attendants and their Families).  She is a member of the Board of Directors – the governing body of the foundation.  Her domicile is San Francisco and with the aid of a committee selects monthly, flight attendants and/or families, needing help -  “The CAUSE Foundation® was established in 1994 by flight attendants for Flight Attendants. Our mission is to assist United Airlines flight attendants and their families worldwide who are in financial distress due to illness, injury, disability or death.  The CAUSE Foundation® helps families maintain their dignity when faced with loss of income or overwhelming medical bills.”  At the last CW convention we voted to “donate ten percent (10%) of the philanthropic funds allocated in 2008 – 2010 to the C.A.U.S.E. Foundation.”  CAUSE brochures were distributed and for $12 a “Cooking for a CAUSE” recipe book was available.

WELCOME to recently joined member Barbara “Barbie” S.    Barbie is presently furloughed and a dear friend of Pam L.  -Welcome to BARBIE!

Lunch Served

Meeting resumed at 12:30 with a thank you to Linda S for opening her home to us especially since she is recovery from foot surgery.  Galley Goddess was Pat M. Helpers included Joyce S., Cosette M., Bobby D., Pamela B., Ruth Ann S. and Kate M. (Kate’s broccoli/cauliflower salad drew raves from the crowd – demands for her recipe and from Kate – “Raley’s Deli!!”)

National President Letter available on the website:  http: www. clippedwings.com

Vice President:  60 members!!

Recording Secretary:  Minutes approved as printed.

Treasurer:  Barbara D. discussed a fee that she is questioning, and the $37.40 charge for deposit slips. A bit of a profit from the Valentine luncheon, and we paid a deposit for the May 17 Day at the Races.   A donation made by Jackie H. in memory of former member the late Reni S. – to be used as needed.

Corresponding Secretary:  no report

Philanthropy:  Kate M. reported 33 philanthropy hours from the 3 volunteers that attended the 2009 SO World Winter Games, 70 hours from the scarf knitters and the Hat Invitation group provided 53 hours.  

Those helping: Shirley E., Susan C., Karen T., Lucy F., Brown, Pamela B., Barbara S., Marty P., Kate M., Trudy E., Carolyn A., Joyce S., Gaile J., Cosette M. and Jim L.

2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games – Boise:  Report by Barbara S.:  Stayed 2 ½ days, saw speed skating event and award ceremonies, helped set up Reception site, attended Closing Ceremonies.  Reception theme was Western – main centerpieces were donated cowboy boots all taken to local Auto Shop and spray-painted sky blue!  Other decorations included potatoes and rope. Candi S. experienced two venues - floor hockey and figure skating, assisted with athletes’ lunches.  All three worked the Family Reception.  An array of souvenirs presented.  Next World Summer Games will be in Athens, Greece. The next SO National Summer Games will be held in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Barbara S. has been asked to chair this event.  Pamela B. will be the committee’s advisor (& she’ll request a bar in the hotel!).

Benefit:  90 Auction items donated so far.  Donation from Susan W. of a fabulous Giraffe purchased at the de Young Museum (made of tin from Zimabwe, South Africa) to be used for the auction basket donated by OAK. Other items for the basket include the suggestion of the books: “The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency” or “West with the Night.”  Barbara Sinnott read off the many menu items.  Sales of scarf to be worn as part of the OAK look for the April 26^th Benefit at the Lafayette Park Hotel – Escape to Africa!   List of jobs needing volunteers passed around for the Sunday event.  Marilou M. mentioned that she bid and won the Photography seating at the last benefit – wanted us to know the photographer was excellent and she was pleased with the final product.

Historian:  no report.

Hospitality: Hospitality guru Linda S. mentioned that we have been invited to use the facilities of the Sunrise (not Sunset) Senior Living- Brunch will be included – April 9^th meeting. Former member Doris P. is a resident.  We will wear signs saying we are not residents and please let us leave!

May 14th meeting at the home of Senora B. – Cinco de Mayo!  Taco Salad, margaritas, Mariachi’s, piñata’s – paper flowers galore!  Galley Goddess/kitchen wrench is Carol B.; helpers include Pam L., Jean B., Lucy F., Bonnie H., and Shirley E.

Parliamentarian:  Karen T. reported the need revise our current bylaws.  Presently it states that the VP handles all of the installation duties.  In most cases the VP is being installed so the better plan is to add that the Parliamentarian will do the “installation of the officers.” We need to inform the membership of this motion to revise the bylaw 30 days in advance and to pass we will need 2/3 of the vote.  This year, like last year, we will not have a June Meeting. We can do the vote via email and/or during our social event.  Karen will report back with the correct verbiage.

Q Reporter: No Report

Skywritings:  All agreed that Vija L.is an excellent writer – everyone enjoyed the newsletter.

Social: Carol B. has been busy checking on limo’s and buses and reports the following.  We can take a bus/limo to Napa; see a castle, 1 hr tour of the Sattui Winery, Market Place and outdoor picnic area.  9:30 to 3:30. Breakdown of costs: $30 for bus, $25 for tour, $20 for lunch = total package of $75.  Thursday, June 11.  We will meet at Park ‘N Ride at Sycamore, Danville.  Carol will confirm these plans.

Nominating Committee:  Chair of this committee is past president Karen T.  She asked for volunteers to help on the committee:  Barbara D., Carol B. and Candi S. all raised their hands.

Announcements:

         -Spring Splash at ST Mary’s College, Lunch & Fashion Show/$50 April 4^th

         -After meeting Famous CW Irish Coffee and Key Lime Pie

         -And The Raffle Winner (for the 3^rd time) Marty P.  Beautiful purse, scarf and watch.  Thanks to the Ways & Means Committee.

Barbara said...

What a fun day! I couldn't resist bringing home two of those delightful African animals (pictured below)to add to my menagerie. They love it here and fit right in with my "wild" collection.

A Day In The City – With Yves Saint Laurent – featured at the de Young Museum in San Francisco.

Fourteen OAK members carpooled and one taxied to the fabulous exhibit featuring clothes designer Yves Saint Laurent.  We seemed to have our timing right, even though one car full managed to find them selves on Castro Street (noticing the many colorful flags on display) – we were almost the first into the doors.  It was interesting to see how some of us grouped up determining without saying a word those that were faster than others –some that chatted, some that were a little more serious - all without a word of coordination!

Seeing the clothes as well as a video overhead, brought back many memories of how divine we all looked in some of those chic designs – maybe not quite YSL but close!  Loved his colors, the fabrics were to die (dye) for and we liked best the designs that showed one’s nipples or the wedding dress covering only the strategic area’s of one’s body – and as Joyce S said –“that would be for my next wedding!”

The museum has a nice eating area – we filled two tables and one of the members was a little aghast at her $11 glass of wine ---oh heck ---she deserved it!  After filling up on various menu items we made our way back to the gift shop looking for special "buys" like the basket made from recycled chop sticks or the cool African animal that all voted on to buy for the upcoming  “Escape to Africa” (we donate a basket for the auction) benefit.

Then we found the elevator to the observation deck and with the most perfect Thursday afternoon in San Francisco saw vistas from every side –what a lovely sight!  Some of us rested – Kate M. recovering from foot surgery sat down giving us a couple of moments to chat – there never seems like we have enough time to have one to one …today we did!

 

Pictured: Karen & Barbara D looking at Paper Dolls; Kate and Barbara S smiling for the camera; Jackie enjoying time with her college student "granddaughter" - while looking on Jean and Candi.