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Volume 1, Issue 8 April 2017

Napa Valley Welcome Club Newsletter

President’s Letter Our Spring Fling held at the Elks Lodge on April 13th, was a fabulous success. One hun-dred and one attended the Luncheon which consisted of 46 members and 55 guests. The Spring Fling was well at-tended which happily exceed-ed our expectations. To every-one who attended and brought guests, thank you so much for your support and taking time to join us. Your presence only added to the excitement of the event and it was heartwarming just watching everyone as they enjoyed each other’s company.

We were pleased to welcome Beth Kahiga, Executive Director of the Napa Valley Support Service and Sami Hartley from the Napa Valley Register as guests. Sami wrote a wonderful article, reporting on the Spring Fling, Fashion Show and Luncheon, which was on the front page of the Napa Valley Register on April 20th. Thank you Marie Hoemke, publicity chairman, for inviting Sami to the Spring Fling.

A heartfelt thank you to Bev Saulter, Chico’s Store Manager, for providing and presenting the Chico’s fashions

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE ________________________________________________________________________________

President’s Letter…………........1

Update Information…....…....2

Special Note from Diana...2

Update Information……..…...3

Contact Information…….......4

Board Meeting...…………..…......4

May Birthdays……………………...4

Spring Fling Pictures………...5

Spring Fling Pictures.….…....6

Members Activities…….…......7

Guest Speaker….………………..….8

Book Club Report………………..8

Luncheon Information……..9

Entrée Choices……...…….….…...9

Reservation Form...................9

President’s Letter _______10

Mission Statement……..…...10

To all the Board members: I am so grateful to have you on the Board. I really appreciate the support you have given to me and the members of the Club. The Spring Fling was a very spe-cial day and a well deserved “THANK YOU” to all of you.

Sharon Hermann, did an out-standing job organizing the fashion show, working with Bev Saulter and the models to pro-vide a seamless and wonderful fashion show. The ladies did a professional job showing the current fashions from Chico’s . Thank you Mimi Formosa, Dolores Fisher, Betty Mazotti, Joan Katz and Lil Witten. Great work!

Diana and Dan Monez, words are inadequate to express how much I appreciate everything you do for the Club. At each event I am amazed to see how creative and beautiful the Op-portunity Drawing and Silent Auction items are. I just have to say WOW, when I see the way all the items are so artistically displayed. Thank you Diana for all the beautiful quilts you have created and donated to the Club.

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WEBSITE: www.napavalleywelcomeclub.com

UPDATES FROM THE BOARD AND COMMITTEES

TREASURER’S REPORT

As of April 16th our bank balance is $10,656.19.

Spring Fling Opportunity Drawing: income was $1,725.00 plus income for Silent Auction items was $751.00. Total proceeds totaling $2,476.00 will be credited to the Charity Fund.

A more detailed report is always available at each meeting. Just ask me for a copy.

Elaine LaFontaine,

Treasurer

Opportunity Drawing Winners

Total proceeds $1,725.00

Silent Auction Winners

Total proceeds $751.00

Over the shoulder purse with Chico’s necklace

Julie Jerome

Luggage Carry/On with roller Kay Gilmore

Gift Certificate for Permanent Cosmet-ic Arts

Maxi Maiden

Jackie Jones Agate Necklace plus Prosecco Brut

Paula Orosz

2000 piece “Classic Car” puzzle plus 2 Great Clips Certificates

Joan Katz

Double orchid plant with hand paint-ed pot

Diana Monez

Pink Layette Joanne Martin

Blue Layette Nancy Power

Four (4) Bottles Penfolds Cabernet Sauvignon

Lil Witten

Tasting for four (4) plus one bottle of current vintage Judd’s Hill Cabernet

Beth Kahiga

Guided tour and premium wine tast-ing for four (4) at Castello diAmorosa

Janet Bigelow

Tour and tasting for four (4) at Sil-verado Vineyards Estate plus a bottle of Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon and a bottle of Carneros Chardonnay

Lil Witten

Herbs for Relaxing Nancy Power

1. Laura Anderson 6. Joanne Martin

2. Lila Walter 7. Bertie Bird

3. Laura Anderson 8. Dee Dee Nelson

4. Linda Walters 9. Dan Monez

5. Joan Katz 10. Diana Lyons

Report

In regards to the thank you list for the Spring Fling program, I forgot to add Donna Cohan to the Member Donation list.

Donna made it possible, by donating the off white material, for me to be able to make the Asian Bento Box Quilt. I just forgot to add her name to the program list.. I want to apologize Donna and thank you for your donation.

Diana Monez

Year

Silent

Auction

Opportunity

Drawing

Total

2014 460.00 1,168.00 1,628.00

2015 605.00 640.00 1,745.00

2016 1,120.00 800.00 1,920.00

2017 751.00 1,725.00 2.476.00

UPDATES FROM THE BOARD AND COMMITTEES (Continued)

NAME POSITION

Joanne Kelly President

Theresa Clyde First Vice President

Dolores Fisher First Vice President

Mary Ann Hulett Second Vice President

Elaine LaFontaine Treasurer

Kathy Moberg Recording Secretary

Audrey Lieberstein Corresponding Secretary

Betsy Kerr Historian

Carolyn Fahlstrom Parliamentarian

NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT

A nominating committee was appointed in January to prepare a slate of candidates to serve as officers for the year 2017—2018.

Following is a list of their recommendations.

At the meeting in May, the Chairman of the nominating committee will present the slate of officers to the membership and will at that time ask for any other nominations from the floor.

Any Club member in good standing who is unable to attend the election meeting, may cast a vote by proxy for any or all candidates listed above. Please use the above listing as a ballot, indicating “aye” or “nay” next to each candidate's name. Please return your ballot to the Napa Valley Welcome Club, P. O. Box 2157, Napa, CA 94558. Your ballot must be postmarked no later than seven (7) days prior to the election meeting on May 11th.

MEMBER OFFICE HELD TELEPHONE EMAIL

Joanne Kelly President (707) 927-3150 [email protected]

Carolyn Fahlstrom 1st Vice President (707) 255-1421 [email protected]

Sharon Hermann 1st Vice President (707) 255-2817 [email protected]

Theresa Clyde 2nd Vice President (707) 330-0199 [email protected]

Elaine LaFontaine Treasurer (707) 224-8830 [email protected]

Diana Monez Recording Secretary (707) 235-8573 [email protected]

Audrey Lieberstein Corresponding Secretary (707) 257-8570 [email protected]

Lilo Dreier Sunshine Committee (707) 257-3630 [email protected]

Kathy Stevens Membership/Reservations (707) 255-3617 [email protected]

BOARD MEMBERS INFORMATION

Bertie Bird May 3 Justine White May 26

Maxi Maiden May 12

Joanne Kelly May 19

Ginny Tatro May 22

The next Board meeting will be held Monday, May 15th at 10:00 A.M at the home of Diana Monez, 53 St Francis Circle. Please try to arrive at 9:45 A.M. for coffee and snacks. Please call Diana 235-8573 if you are unable to attend. All members are encouraged to attend the board meetings to share your ideas and thoughts. Your input will be greatly appreciated. Just call Diana at 235-8573 and let her know that you will be attending the meeting.

Spring Fling April 13, 2017

MEMBERS ACTIVITIES

Please note: You must be a Napa Valley Welcome Club member to participate!

Book Review

Day Chairman Telephone Time

2nd Friday Carolyn Fahlstrom 255-1421 10:00

Bridge

Mah Jongg

Mexican Train


4th Tuesday Julie Jerome 225-4670 12:30

1st Wednesday Julie Jerome 225-4670 12:30

2nd Wednesday Kathy Stevens 255-3617 12:30

3rd Wednesday Kay Gilmore 224-5077 12:30

4th Wednesday Ellen Gort 265-9624 12:30


Every Monday Kay Gilmore 224-5077 12:30

Location Orchard Mobile Home Park—Community Room


4th Friday Elaine La Fontaine 224-8830 12:30

Last month we read “Call the Nurse” about a country nurse living on a small Scottish Isle. It was a charming true story about the many calls our nurse made around this little island es-pecially when the doctor was unavailable. Unfortunately, we were unable to meet this month, being so close to Easter.

This month’s book is also about a nurse but with a totally different story line. The name of our book is “Small, Great Things”, by Jodi Picoult. Our nurse in this book is a labor and deliv-ery nurse with 20 years experience. With incredible empathy, intelligence and candor, Picoult tackles race, privilege, prejudice, justice, and compassion and doesn’t offer easy an-swers. This book is on the New York Best Seller’s List . Enjoy!

Carolyn Fahlstrom, Book Club Chairman

For the May Luncheon, Diana Monez will be our speaker. It promises to be a very entertaining program. Diana will have a “FUN PERSONALITY QUIZ” that will take a few minutes to complete. What better way to have fun than receiv-ing more information about our personalities and have the opportunity to share with each other.

We are sure everyone will enjoy the results. We promise all the results will be positive. Remember, the results are just for entertainment..

Every person that takes the quiz will receive a favor. Diana has created a beautiful QUILT for the occasion. When you turn in your completed quiz, you will have a chance to win the quilt.

Please note, it is not a requirement that you take the quiz. The choice is com-pletely up to you. However, it promises to be very entertaining and fun day. A wonderful opportunity to spend time with friends we know and love. If you plan to take the quiz, please try to arrive for the luncheon at the Napa General Store close to 11:30 A.M. so you will have time to complete the quiz before the luncheon.

Please join us on May 11th to enjoy Diana’s program and each other. It will be a positive, fun, and entertaining day!!!

Guest Speaker for May Luncheon

LUNCHEON RESERVATION FORM

Please make your check payable to Napa Valley Welcome Club. Mail your check to: Kathy Stevens, 500 Cherry Lane, Napa, CA 94558. Check must be RECEIVED no later than May 6th..

Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Guest: _____________________________________________________________________ Guest: ______________________________________________________________________

May Luncheon Information

Event: May Luncheon

Place: Napa General Store

540 Main Street

Date: May 11th

Time: 11:30—12:00 Social Time

12:00 Luncheon

Cost: $24.00

Buffet: SALAD MEDLEY

(1) Mixed Baby Greens Salad with Candied Pecans and Balsamic Dressing

(2) Our Famous Chinese Chicken Salad with Asian Dressing

(3) Chopped Salad with Chicken, Bacon, Egg, Onion, Tomato and Blue Cheese

Includes: Sourdough Luncheon Rolls and Butter Pats

Beverages: Ice Tea, Lemonade, Soft Drinks and Water

NAPA VALLEY WELCOME CLUB

P. O. Box 2157

Napa, CA 94558

NAPA VALLEY WELCOME CLUB

Napa Valley Welcome Club’s mission is to involve, inspire, foster friendship and camaraderie for the good of our organization and

our community. Our purpose is to welcome new members to the Napa Valley, and take an active interest in the community through

the gift of time and energy to promote charitable and humanitarian projects. Napa Valley Welcome Club meets the 2nd Thursday of

every month, excluding July and August. Annual dues are $30.00. Monthly meetings cover a variety of topics and are held at local res-

taurants.

PLEASE PLACE STAMP HERE

Thanks to Carolyn Fahlstrom for her help setting-up. She also assisted in so many other areas which are too numerous to mention. Thank you Carolyn for always being there.

A “Special Thank You” to all members of the Club who attended the Spring Fling. It’s wonderful to see what a beautiful event we can have when we work together as a team.

The May luncheon will be a fun day. Please refer to page 8 for more information.

Proceeds received from the May Opportunity Drawing will be donated to The Pathway Home.

Hope to see you at the May Luncheon.

Joanne

Mimi Formosa did an outstanding job designing the gorgeous center pieces for the tables. Her creativity in coordinating the color scheme and arranging the table settings made the room a beautiful place. A beautiful place that makes you feel good just to be there. Thank you Mimi for being a valuable member of the Club

Evelyn Silvera always greets everyone with a great smile. She really makes everyone feel wel-come. Don’t you just want to give her a big hug when you see her smile?

Theresa Clyde thank you and “your crew” for the incredible job selling tickets for the Opportunity Drawing. The decorated baskets and balloons were spot on. Your helpers were great: Mary Ann Hulett, Marlene Frappe and Lilo Dreier

President’s Letter—Continued From page 1

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