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 26th 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 9th 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 4th
-After meeting Famous CW Irish Coffee and Key Lime Pie
-And The Raffle Winner (for the 3rd time) Marty P. Beautiful purse, scarf and watch. Thanks to the Ways & Means Committee.
Hi Pamela et al,
ReplyDeleteThoroughly enjoying the Dreams Resort on the beach outside of Puerto Vallarta. - A true paradise - even with internet connection!
My only frustration is I haven't been able to get through to you, Pamela - Guess they don't trust your CW email address!
Will write more when I have time - awfully busy!!
Barb at the beach
My name is Derrick Chan and I am the administrative assistant for the UCSF Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute. We are running a study involving all flight attendants over the age of 40 with a minimum of 5 years flight experience. We are looking at the effects of second hand smoke and its correlation with lung and heart disease and hoping you would all be willing to participate. Participants should expect to have a Pulmonary Function test (PFT) and an examination by one of our physicians.
ReplyDeletePatients will be paid $100.00 approximately 6-8 weeks on completion of their appointment. In addition, volunteers will receive a parking voucher and lunch vouchers for use at the UCSF Cafeteria.
Whether or not they participate in the clinical study, we would like flight attendants to complete our online questionnaire found at http://www.imenet.net/UCSFQuest/
I was hoping you would be able to help get the word out to all the members in your organization. We would be more than willing to come speak at one of your meetings if there are any in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have any suggestions on how to reach other flight attendants, please contact us at FAMRI@ucsfmedctr.org. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!