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STRONG

W O M E N

GOOD F R I E N D S

CARING

V O L U N T E E R S

This is the most difficult newsletter I have had to write. I can’t believe two years have gone by so quickly. Passing the gavel is more difficult than I thought it would be. Of course I’ve/we’ve joked about it but, I must admit that it isn’t easy. These past two years were great, fabulous, tense, educational, and enjoyable, as well as, time consuming moments. I wouldn’t trade them.

When my journey began, I had plans to move The Colony Club forward—plans to get the Club more involved, as well as, recognized in the Ocean City Community, plans to be more involved in the educational process, plans to be more involved and recognized in the Southern District, as well as, NJSFWC. So here is my summary of what we have accomplished:

OUR MOTTO

• Strong Women, Good Friends, Caring Volunteers • We are a volunteer, nonprofit organization part of the NJSFWC (New Jersey State

Federation of Women’s Clubs) of the GWFC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs). We were created to develop and support programs and projects that improve the community by promoting its civic, cultural, educational and social aims.

OUR PURPOSE • Our main purpose is to raise money for scholarships, but we also raise money for local

charities. The many ways include the Spring Fashion Show, Designer Handbag BINGO, Yankee Candle sales, home baked cookies and water sales at the OC Block Parties, Game Days and Penny Auctions. These functions provide us with the ability to award scholarships to both the high school and intermediate school levels and support local charities.

OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Throughout the year the activities of The Colony Club are filled with a lot of history

and accomplishments…

• Promoting education is a strong point for us.

• We have held 2 successful Spelling Bees for the 5th Graders at the OC Intermediate School with the winners moving on to the State Federation level competition. The participants were awarded Certificates of Achievement, as well as, gift cards to the 3 winners.

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• Girl’s Career Institute affords a junior girl from the OC High School the opportunity to attend a week long program held at Douglass College to introduce them to college life. We sponsored 2 delegates to give them the opportunity of a mini college experience and dorm life.

• We have donated to and co-sponsored with The Exchange Club, the OC Historical Museum’s Children’s Tea with several members volunteering at this event.

• We have entered the Annual OC Halloween and Christmas Parades with floats and marching characters. • We’ve enjoyed Spaghetti Dinners with the last one having an Elvis performance. We participate in the OC

Welcome Night greeting all who come by our booth and promoting our membership drive. We also donate a gift basket for the evening’s drawing.

• At Christmas time we have always adopted a family or two. We changed it up for a most heartfelt event which is our Wounded Warrior Christmas Dinner. This past Christmas, we hosted our 2nd family. We honored and celebrated a young military couple and their family as well as brought back the previous year’s family. Gifts were bestowed on the children and a check was given to the new couple. A few members of the OC American Legion Post 524 were invited to join us. Of course, Santa arrived to the delight of everyone—especially the youngest of the children.

• Programs presented during our meetings were informative, educational, and fun. Guests are always welcome to attend. Our new members are honored during the New Members Welcome Dinner during which they are inducted and pledge their best to promote the programs and objectives of The Colony Club of Ocean City by being helpful and sincere, and to uphold the by-laws at all times.

• Donations—during the 2 past years, we have been able to donate to Our Wounded Warrior Families, Day of Service, OCYAA, Cystic Fibrosis, Waves of Caring, NAMI, American Cancer Society, Love of Linda, Gilda’s Club, CASA, CARA, Ocean City’s Historical Museum, Ocean City’s Humane Society, Ocean City’s Food Cupboard, Union Chapel by the Sea, Shores of Wesley Manor, Literacy Volunteers, Gift Cards for the Spelling Bee, Girl’s Career Institute, Scholarships for OC High School and OC Intermediate School and collected 12 lbs. of can tabs donated to The Ronald McDonald House. We have volunteered over 2740 hours and have driven endless miles!

• Last year the Colony Club celebrated its 65th Anniversary. A proclamation from the Mayor of Ocean City was presented to the Club, as well as, well wishes from the State Federation’s President. We were invited to and were acknowledged at the Citizen of the Year dinner where we were presented a plaque from the City of Ocean City, congratulations along with a certificate from the County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition and a plaque from the Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce all for volunteering and contributing to the community for 65 years!

• At the Southern District Achievement Day Spring Conference, we were recognized with 5 Awards for Best All Around Work Reported in Home Life, International Outreach, Communications, Leadership, and the 1894 Society. At the State Convention we were honored with Second Place Awards for Best All Around Work in the State Reported in Communications and Leadership. You should be proud of all The Colony Club of Ocean City has been able to accomplish during these past 2 years.

• Did you see the Press coverage of before and after of our Seashore Chic Fashion Show? FANTASTIC!• Block Party—Thanks to those who gave their time to help with our Block Party table on May 14, by lending

items, baking, sitting at the table, setting up, cleaning up or visiting the table! A big thank you to Denise Szymanski for organizing this event for our Colony Club. Look what a nice profit we made…$132.00— 72 Bottles of Water for $1.00 & $62.00 for Baked Cookies.

You can see why I am so proud of The Colony Club. We are a group of unselfish women who give of ourselves and are committed to the Colony Club’s goals. As Henry Ford said, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” Colony Club, you have succeeded!!

Congratulations!

I wish our incoming President, Diane Mozzo and her Board a very successful term. All the best to you and may you continue in The Colony Club of Ocean City spirit. We stand behind you.

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And the Winners Are…SOUTHERN DISTRICT ACHIEVEMENT DAY 2016 WINNERS

Jane Snyder Christmas Cactus—Gold

Jeanne Robinson Advanced Needlework-Needlepoint—Blue

Anita Culp Toddler Knit Cap—Blue Knit Lap Warmer—Gold

Lorraine Scott Beginner Flower Wreath Dried Flowers—Gold

Carol DeMill Silk Flower Arrangement—Gold

Ursula Russo Orchid—Blue

Denise Szymanski Hat—Blue Plant—2nd

Carla Heist Holiday Christmas Ornament—Gold Advanced Jewelry—Gold Sewing Apron—Blue

Phyllis Bonner Scenes-Photo—Blue

Bonnie Hyson World in Pictures-Photo—Blue Still Life-Photo—Gold

Angel Smith Teapot Flower Arranging—Gold Recycle Can Flower Arrangement—2nd Dollhouse Miniature—Blue Fresh Flower Arrangement—Gold

Congratulations!

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President Jane Snyder proudly displays Second Place Award for Best All Around Work in the State Reported in Communications and Leadership!

New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs Convention

Colony Club attendees—left to right—Barbara Lalli, Denise Szymanski, Dot Aitken, President Jane Snyder

Jane Snyder with Absecon and Country Shore gals at the Tuesday Dinner honoring District Vice Presidents and Presidents.

Jane Snyder—2nd place all around reporting in the state for Leadership.

Jane Snyder—2nd place all around reporting in the state for Communications award.

Jane Snyder with Southern District Presidents, District VP, Laura Badger, and President Jill Passeretti

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Colony Club Activities At a Glance...MAY 2016

Mon. Tues. Weds. Thurs. Fri.

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American Home

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Spaghetti Dinner/Sir Rod Show Thursday, September 29, 2016

Tickets: $40.00—Invite Your Friends & Family! More Information: Bonnie Hyson—215-680-4196 or

Sandy Crescenzo—609-670-1671

Colony Club General Meeting See You in September

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American Home Next Meeting

TUESDAY May 24 7 PM

Wesley Manor

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Ocean City Free Public Library, Rm. 111 s

Armchair Travel Next Meeting

TUESDAY June 21

Hostess: Carol DeMille or Angel Smith

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Friendly Reminder…Dues are $45.00 and are, well, OVERdue…

Don’t Forget…Send Checks to: Phyllis Bonner, 5130 West Ave, OCNJ 08226

Save This Date!

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Stay Informed Follow these groups on Twitter...

@ColonyClubOCNJ @GFWCHQ

@NAMICommunicate

As members of The Colony Club of Ocean City, you are invited to learn more about the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs—Projects, Advocacy, and what other clubs are doing. Go to njsfwc.org to <CREATE ACCOUNT>. Use the code: WnufMXEtRW2m9uT (case sensitive)

Our Website

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is an international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. Read more…http://www.gfwc.org/

The New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs, the largest volunteer women's service organization in the state and a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, provides opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service through participation in local clubs, enabling members to make a difference in the lives of others, one project at a time. Read more: http://njsfwc.org/

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While you are out on the web exploring the GFWC & NJSFWC websites, make sure you visit ours: http://colonyclubocnj.wordpress.com Links to our Community Service Programs, the past 2 years’ Newsletters, our FLICKR pictures, they’re all there! See you online!

There’s an app for that! Just in time…Ocean City has become one of the

latest cities to sign up for… Parkmobile

us.parkmobile.com No more fishing for quarters and panicking when you are on the boardwalk or shopping on Asbury and realize you are just seconds away from receiving that dreaded $30.00 parking ticket!

How does it work, well… Download the app, look for the Parkmobile sign or sticker on the parking meter. Once you’ve registered, enter the number listed on the sign to start your parking session.

And, you can opt-in to receive a notification 15 minutes before your parking session is set to expire!

So, ladies what are you waiting for…?

Get Parkmobilized!

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The Colony Club Officers 2016-2017

President: Diane Mozzo 1st Vice President: Elaine Novello 2nd Vice President: Joanne Staniec Treasurer: Dot Aitken Media Coordinator: Joanne Romano Asst. Media Coordinator: Carol Evans Recording Secretary: Barbara Weber

1 Year Trustees Mary Ann Hasher Sandy Crescenzo Carol DeMill

2 Year Trustees Denise Szymanski Cathi Ferber Mary Ellen Makowski

The Newly-Elected Colony Club of Ocean City Board looks forward to another exciting Year!

See you in September!