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For all reservations, including Bridge and Mah-Jongg, call Jamie Brunner 217-454-7265, [email protected]
Reservation PolicyIf you attend a luncheon meeting, you
will be charged whether or not you eat thelunch provided, since the club is chargedfor the use of the facility.
If you reserve after the deadline or attend without a reservation, you will be enjoying the salad bar andcharged $15 for the lunch. If you fail tocancel on time, please remember you areresponsible for the payment of the meal,regardless of if you attend the luncheon.
Luncheon MeetingFebruary 5, 2015
Reservations/Cancellations DueMonday, Feb. 2, NoonThe Earlier the Better!
Host: Game Night
Place: Scovill Banquet Facility 3909 W. Main, Decatur
Time: Noon luncheon. Bridge and Mah-Jongg will start promptly at 9:30 AM, ending at 11:30 AM. When through playing, pay for your lunch and get your door prize ticket. Inform Jamie Brunner 217-454-7265,
[email protected] you plan to play.
Luncheon Cost: $10.00
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Baked LasagnaHot Buttered CornBread StickCherry Pie
Salad Bar is separate.Please tell Jamie which you prefer.
Happy Birthday, Mr. President!Mother Nature demonstrated her power last winter, causing
cancellations all across central Illinois! All States wasn’t leftunscathed. Our February 2014 luncheon program was postponed,until February 2015! How’s that for planning ahead? Leave it toour fantastic Vice Presidents to get the job done, no matter what!Get ready for an amazing visitor, and it isn’t cupid! As we cele-brate the “Valentine Month” of February, 2015, we mustn’t over-look the fact that February is also the month for BIRTHDAYSof two former presidents, George Washington and AbrahamLincoln. In fact, Ronald Reagan and William Henry Harrisonwere also February babies. So, while you’re finishing your patriotic cherry pie at ourLuncheon Meeting, BE ON THE LOOKOUT for one of these four! Hint: the one whopracticed law in Central Illinois. You guessed it! Honest Abe will be visiting us inFebruary 2015 at All States Club!!!
INTRODUCING
LONN PRESSNALL as ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Professor, Actor and Lincoln Impersonator
Lonn Pressnall portrays Abraham Lincoln with respectand appreciation for Lincoln’s dignity and humor. Lincolnwas a native genius with a command of American andBritish poetry, especially Shakespeare. Lonn brings to lifeLincoln’s love of theatre, his fascination with machines andtechnology, his interest in river and railway transportation,the law and constitution, and the Divine Providence.
Lonn resides in Forsyth, Illinois, just north of whereLincoln’s family first settled in Illinois. As a former academic and theater professor, Lonnhad once harbored ambitions of becoming a professional actor and a playwright, but lifeand family obligations put practicality before creative goals. Now in retirement, Lonnenjoys the simpler things in life, like fishing, poker and enjoying his family and nature.Though Lonn discovered Lincoln relatively late in life, presenting Lincoln has offeredhim a new opportunity to fulfill his artistic ambitions. As you look at the 3 photos below,find the one that is the real Mr. Lincoln. Yes, it’s the one in the middle!
First, you might be prompted to say, “No, Decatur All StatesClub is not related to Allstates insurance.” Then you go on toexplain that the club was formed in October 1943 by a group ofwomen who had moved to Decatur from other states and wanteda means to get to know others living here. “We called it the AllStates Newcomers Club,” said Darla D. Weltmer, currently anadvisor and a former President, along with being a 38 year member! The group is not affiliated with any national groups.
In 1943 Delores Eshelman Lueck recognized this need thatnewcomers to Decatur face, and she was determined to do some-thing to make the move to Decatur a more welcoming experi-ence for women who were new to the community. With thatgoal in mind, Eshelman was instrumental in the founding of aclub to welcome newcomers to town. The mission of the clubwas “to promote friendship and sociability among newcomers tothe city of Decatur and endeavor to make all members welcomeand happy in Decatur.”
Then the club decided to open the membership to womenwho had always lived here. The club grew. Membership generallyhovers around 200. As of January, 2015, there are 187 members.Membership is open to women living in Decatur and the surrounding area. The 2015 membership co-chairmen are BarbToney and Carol Foy. If someone wants to join, they may callBarb or Carol, attend a small group or a monthly meeting as aguest, and sign up on the spot if they wish! Realtors have oftenpromoted the organization to their new homebuyers from out ofstate.
Membership is $20 per year, and entitles members to joinSmall Groups, receive the monthly newsletter Bits ‘N’ Pieces,receive a Directory, and attend monthly luncheon meetings ($10)at Scovill Banquet Center on the 1st Thursday of each month,
except July and August, featuring a program speaker or specialactivity. In addition, we have a Website. Go to: www.decaturall-statesclub.weebly.com and find out more!
Our motto is “For Others,” which simply means we lovegetting to know others and making others our friends!
What to say if someone asks you…
What is All States Club?
The way we were, 1943.
If you would like to join a group or would like more information, contact the chairman of the group.
Book Club: Ginny Fucinari (433-0675) and Jamie Brunner (454-7265) Co-Chairwomen. The group is scheduled to meet Jan22 at 9:00 a.m. Location to be announced. They will discussWhat Alice Forgot, by Lane Moriarty. Here are the picks for 2015,beginning with JANUARY: What Alice Forgot by Lane Moriarty,FEBRUARY: The Devil in the White City by Eric Larson,MARCH: Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by SusannahCahalan, APRIL: Ordinary Grace by William Kent KruegerMAY: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. If youwould like to host book club at your house for any of the abovemonths, let Ginny Fucinari know. If they do not have a host forthe month, they will meet at Wildflour Bakery.
Bowling:Mary Patel (877-0764) Chairwoman. You’re invited totry Bowling with your All States friends! Come and hear thepins drop and join the FUN at 9:15 on Wednesdays, at SpareTime Lanes! New bowlers and subs are needed!!! All levels ofexperience are welcome. Contact Mary Patel at 217-877-0764.
Bridge, Couple Marathon: Jean & Dan Taylor (875-3833) andAnn & Mike Williams (429-6052). NOW is a great time to join!Let us know if you’re interested in playing.
Bridge, Ladies Marathon: Sherry French (864-3849) ToniaThoms (794-5957) Co-Chairwomen. Ladies Bridge is off to agreat start. Remember to mail your scores to Sherry French.Dues are $10.00 and should be sent to Toni Thoms. Join us forBridge at 9:30, before the monthly luncheon meeting.
Day Tripp’n: Ginny Fucinari (433-0675) No organized trip is
scheduled for February. If you have an idea or would like to be aone-time host for a day trip, let Ginny know! She is always opento suggestions.
Dinner and a Movie: Jo Caulkins (433-0834) Connie Ogden (422-5319, 620-5535) Co-Chairwomen.On January 9th, after dinnerat Benny’s Grill, 7 All States gals went to see the comedy,“Hallelujah Girls,” a Theatre 7 production at RCC.Congratulations for a fine performance, Lesa Andrick!!! On Jan. 13, the gals saw movies at Hickory Point, then headed toApplebee’s for dinner. In February, we will gather the 2ndTuesday, February 9. Lots of Oscar nominees will still be out!All members are welcome to join us! Please RSVP.
Evening Bunco: Nancy Ryan (422-4997, cell: 520-5714) Thisgroup rolls the dice on the 4th Thursday of the month. So, markyour calendars for January 22nd and February 26th.
Mah-Jongg: Jeanne Curry (855-4030) Join in the game onMonday afternoons at 1:00. New players are always welcome!This is a favorite game for many, so if you haven’t experienced it,it’s not too late! Come check it out!
Chit Chat
Decatur All States Clubproudly reports that we now have a Website,
in addition to our monthly newsletter!
In your Browser, enter address:www.decaturallstatesclub.weebly.com
Choose Mobile or Web view option at bottom of Home page. Check us out! Updates will be made regularly. Feel free to contribute or make suggestions.
Administrator: Connie Ogden
GetConnected!
Diane Sullivan is the proud GG as she welcomes her 1stGreat Great granddaughter, Magdalena Diane. She is a preciousbundle of joy. Mom and Dad are both teachers in the JolietSchool system. GG can’t get enough of her sweet baby girl!
Jean Schanefelt wants to thank everyone for their cards andprayers. “My open-heart surgery went well and I am doing verywell.”
Darla Weltmer and Lynn will be celebrating a post-Christmas Family gathering on January 18, with her brothersand sister and their families. Their daughter from Orlando iscoming up to check out the snow!
Carol Tyler took a Mid-December trip down memory lane,from 1971 – 1974 she lived in Hawaii and says it was great to beback for a holiday visit!
Terri Rohanna and Mark had a very special Christmas Evegift. “Our son and daughter-in-law blessed us with a very hand-some baby boy! His name is Henry Steele Rohanna. Heweighed 9.5lbs and was 24” long! Everyone is doing just fine!”
Connie Ogden and husband Tim will soon head south toFort Myers, FL in late February to visit family for a week, soakup some sunshine, savor some seafood, and enjoy the coastalbeauty.
Jamie Brunner says, “Wow, what a wonderful Christmasbreak for me and my family! We now own a beautiful 10 year oldQuarter Horse named Jet. My daughter will have lots of fun rid-ing him for years to come! We also celebrated my husband’s42nd birthday and my son’s 8th birthday. A great way to start theNew Year!! Blessings to everyone!”
Luncheon Hosts for 2015The following groups will host All States luncheon meetings
in 2015. The amount the Board has allowed for them to spendfor door prizes is $70. Each group selects the prizes themselves,and decorates as they wish to support their group theme. ForFebruary, Game Night will be your hosts! Be sure to thank themfor their creativity and effort.
February Game NightMarch Book ClubApril Mah JonggMay GolfJune Farkle, AuctionJuly & August No MeetingsSeptember BowlingOctober Shopping DayNovember Dinner and a MovieDecember Board of Directors
February 2015 Birthdays
Brunner’s horse, Jet.
Anna Mae Brueggemann 2/18Jeanette Burkart 2/20Judi Carpenter 2/03Donna Force 2/28Allie Frazelle 2/02Luisa Hundley 2/05Claudia Metzger 2/08Christine Pogue 2/16Ann Williams 2/27
Having Reservations? Call Jamie…
Jamie Brunner, reservation chair, has a made a request!When calling in an RSVP, she would like to remind everyonethat you must tell her what meal choice (meal or salad bar) youwould like if you do not have a standing reservation. This willsave her from having to call people back!
On the other hand, you might consider making a standingreservation (meal or salad bar). That means your reservation willbe made for the whole year! One and Done! One thing toremember though, if you can’t make it one month, you must calland tell Jamie by Noon Monday before the meeting. If you don’t,you will be charged for that month even if you do not attend theluncheon.
Whatever your choice may be, be sure to call Jamie, 454-7265, by Noon, Monday before the meeting!!! She’ll bethrilled to hear from you!
At the January 8th Luncheon Meeting, Doris Earl was aguest of Diane Sullivan. Welcome, Doris! We love to roll out thewelcome mat to our guests! There were no new members inJanuary, so membership remains at 187 for the start of 2015.
“Please spread the word to your friends, neighbors and rela-tives what a GREAT group of women ALL STATES CLUBrepresents. February’s luncheon/program would be a perfectmonth to bring someone as your guest. Who wouldn’t want tomeet and hear Abraham Lincoln speak? Maybe he will even letyou take a picture with him!”~Barb Toney, Membership co-chair
Welcome to the Club!!!
Small GroupsSmall Groups Chairperson is Ginny Fucinari – 433-0675
Message from Hospitality Chair Please call Terri Rohanna at 217-330-7664
or email [email protected] if you knowof a member, or someone in their immediatefamily, who’s in need of our sympathy or condo-lences. Terri will be happy to assist by sendingappropriate wishes to those in need.
Terri is also in charge of All States ChitChat. Please take time to write down some thoughts on theforms placed on your tables at the monthly luncheon meet-ings. You’d be surprised how many members look out for theirfriends, and read carefully your interesting posts!! So, take amoment, and fill out the forms. Don’t forget to sign yourname, and note that what you say will be posted in the nextmonth’s newsletter. If you can’t make it to the meeting, sendyour Chit Chat by email or call Terri.