The Informer South Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Clubs

Inc. A 501(c) (3) Organization

www.southdallasbpwc.org

December 2008

May you enjoy the blessings of Christmas and the gifts of

Kwanzaa!

OFFICERS

Yvonne C. Emanuel

President

Marion Hill First Vice President

Jacqueline Harrison Second Vice President

Gwendolyn Daniels Third Vice President

Sharon Martin Secretary

Afra Cobb Asst Recording Secretary

Dr. Evelyn Daniels Corresponding Secretary

Dr. Jayne Reuben Assistant Corresponding

Secretary

Althea Carlisle Financial Secretary

Wilma Phifer Treasurer

Winstona Chadwick Chaplain

Assistant Chaplain

Cecelia Arnold

Patricia Gordon Wagner Historian

Kay Frances Hunter

Parliamentarian

At-Large Members Lela Herron

June Johnson Julia Moore

The end of the year is upon us and as I watch and listen, I see that nearly everyone is busy work-

ing on our various committees. Your efforts in planning programs to serve our community are

impressive.

During the December club meeting, you will vote on the 2009 Founders Day and Trailblazer

honorees. Thank you to all those who kept their eyes and ears open during the last year; spotting

those who may be eligible for awards. I am always interested in the each year’s honorees. Your

willingness to honor the success of others in the community is the fulfillment of the dreams of our

founders. Even more importantly, the fact that any member I look at could easily be worthy of our

awards is even more a fulfillment of those who founded our association fifty five years ago.

At the end of a recent committee meeting, when the members dissolved into personal conversa-

tions, one member reminded us that we needed to remember to say “Be Strong”. I silently smiled

in recognition of our motto becoming incorporated as a sort of “benediction” for each of our

meetings.

“Be Strong” - two simple words that begin a motto; words that we shall never forget. We are

strong. We are strong not only because of the dreams of our founders, but also because of our

dedication, hard work, God-given talents, and faith.

As we enter the holy season of Christmas, I encourage you to remember a birth

announcement heralded by angels that began with two simple words of faith—”Fear Not”.

“Fear not! For behold I bring you good tidings of great joy. For unto you is born this day in the

City of David, a savior who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2: 10-11

I encourage you to be strong and fear not.

At your service,

Yvonne C. Emanuel President

Merry Christmas

Presidential Reflections

The International Affairs Committee is asking all club sisters for a one-time donation to pur-chase the following items as the South Dallas Clubs’ contribution to the International Divi-sion’s outreach efforts. Please bring your contribution to the December Meeting

Mosquito Nets $10.00 per net

Fruit Trees $10.00 per

Rice $35.00 for a 60# bag

Toiletries -(Toothpaste, toothbrushes, Aspirin, Aleve and Tylenol)

Please make your checks payable to the South Dallas Club and indicate that the funds are for the International efforts. Thank you in advance for your support The Committee: Faye Collins, Coordinator Dr. Evelyn Daniels, Dr. Lavern Holyfield, and Yvonne Upton.

Founders Day Founders Day tickers will be available on Saturday December 23, 2008. The Founders’ Day is February 21, 2009. We will vote on both the Founders Day and Trailblazer award

recipients during the December meeting.

Trailblazer Update!

The Trailblazer Committee is off and running! Ticket and ad information will be available at

the December Meeting.. The theme of this year’s event is: This focuses on our community, our youth and our desire to challenge support and rec-ognize our youth. Watch for information on the souvenir journal and solicitations for com-munity support.. When you are contacted to support or contribute to Trailblazer, please say “YES”!

Happy Birthday Club Sisters!

1 Faye Collins

Relax Your Muscles, Relax Your Mind

With all this rushing around to prepare for the holi-

days, here are some great exercises from Every-

dayhealth.com to help rellieve your stress.

The goal of this relaxation technique is to gently stretch your mus-

cles to reduce stiffness and tension. The exercises start at your

head and work down to your feet. You can do these exercises

while sitting in a chair.

Follow these steps:

Neck rolls Drop your head to one side. Gently roll it around in

a wide circle. Repeat three to five times. Then reverse direc-

tions, and gently roll your head in a wide circle the other way.

Repeat three to five times.

Shoulder shrugs Lift both shoulders in a shrugging motion.

Try to touch your ears with your shoulders. Let your shoulders

drop down after each shrug. Repeat three to five times.

Overhead arm stretches Raise both arms straight above your

head. Interlace your fingers, like you're making a basket, with

your palms facing down (towards the floor). Stretch your arms

towards the ceiling. Then, keeping your fingers interlaced,

rotate your palms to face upwards (towards the ceiling).

Stretch towards the ceiling. Repeat three to five times. If

you're not comfortable with your arms overhead, try the same

move with your arms reaching out in front of you.

Knee raises Reach down and grab your right knee with one or

both hands. Pull your knee up towards your chest (as close to

your chest as is comfortable). Hold your knee there for a few

seconds, before returning your foot to the floor. Reach down

and grab your left knee with one or both hands and bring it up

towards your chest. Hold it there for a few seconds. Repeat the

sequence three to five times.

Foot and ankle rolls Lift your feet and stretch your legs out.

Rotate your ankles and feet, three to five times in one direc-

tion, then three to five times in the other direction.

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International Affairs Committee

Mark the Date December 6, 2008 Economic Development Program December 13th 10:00AM Club Meeting and Kwanzaa Celebration 10:00am Center for Community Coop-eration. Check the cover for the types of attire you should wear. African, Pre Kwanzaa , the 50’s and 60’s. It will all be covered in a special Kwanzaa pres-entation our committee has planned to us. Attention!!!!! The Holiday Lights Tour Scheduled for this date has been cancelled. December 25, -Christmas. Have a blessed Christmas and a blessed and prosperous new year.

Please remember all our club sisters and om-budsmen in prayer as you go through your daily activities. Pray for our youth. Say a special prayer for our community and nation.

Please say a special prayer for the family of Wilma Phifer, after the lost of her sister. Also Kay Hunter lost an uncle who was buried in Louisiana on Monday December 8, 2008. For-mer club president Mythe Kirven’s mother, Mrs. Vivian A. Kirven passed away on Tuesday De-

cember 9, 2008 .

Race for the Cure

Thanks to our many supporters of the Susan J. Komen Race for the Cure. Sophia Stimpson was a volunteer at the Survivors Tent. Race Day participants were Health Commit-tee Chair Sophia Stmpson, 1st VP Marion Hill, Charla White Walters and President Yvonne Emanuel. Three cheers for the re-maining stalwart supporters, Althea Carlilse and her daughter-Teresa Brown, Bessie Moody, Kay Hunter, Winstona Chadwick, Faye Collins. Pictured clock wise are Yvonne Emanuel and Charla White Walters, Marion Hill as she crosses the finish line, In the rabbit ears is Linda Oneal ,who ran for our team!

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