The Red Hibiscus
2010 Winter Edition — Vol. 99 / No. 6
Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club
P.O. Box 2487
(Location: 15 SE 1st Street)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33303
Phone: 954-761-9407
Web: www.fortlauderdalewc.org
Board of Directors
President — Jo Ann Smith
1st Vice President — Jeri Pryor
2nd Vice President — Genia Duncan Ellis
Recording Sec. — Gretchen Thompson
Corresponding Sec. — Mae Silver
Membership Sec. — Kathy Schauer
Treasurer — Jean Crocker Deering
Architect — Susan McClellan
Past-President — Alice Sakhnovsky
Community Service Chairs
The Arts — Margarethe Sorenson
Conservation — Jean Crocker Deering
Education — Meagan Albright
Home Life — Donna Richardson
Int’l Outreach — Alice Sakhnovsky
Public Issues — Sally Alshouse
Standing Committee Chairs
Budget & Finance — (open)
Building — Genia Ellis
By-Laws — (open)
Directory/Yearbook — Jeannie Burke
Donors — (open)
Grants — Gretchen Thompson
Newsletter — Ann Mihaiu
Ways and Means — JoAnn Smith
Publicity — Ann Mihaiu
Sunshine — Edna Salg
Maintenance/Rentals — Sue McClellan
Sponsors Needed for ‘Bubble Q’ Fundraiser
— submitted by Jo Ann Smith, Club President and Event Chair
As you should be aware by now, the Fort
Lauderdale Woman’s Club is hosting a
“Bubble Q” fundraiser event on the Clubhouse grounds (Stranahan Park) on January 15,
2011. We are planning for an old fashioned
Florida barbeque with all the fixings, including
champagne and beer (and wine for the “nonbubble” drinkers), items for auction and live
dance music by The Brass Evolution band.
Ticket prices are $75 each or $125 per couple.
The majority of the funds raised for this event
will come from Sponsors and Underwriters
(cash or in-kind donations to cover expenses). Packets have been developed and
mailed to various businesses, organizations and individuals who have previously
supported our annual gala events. Sponsorships start at $250 (including 2 tickets)
and run as high as $5,000 (including VIP table for 10 guests). If you know of any
business or individual who would be interested in supporting the mission of our
Club and our 100th birthday celebration, please contact me at [email protected].
On behalf of the Board of Directors and “Bubble Q” event planning committee, I
want to thank everyone who has already offered to volunteer their time and effort
to help make this a successful fundraiser. It is a momentous occasion for our Club
and it will be a fantastic party for our supporters in the community!
The mission of the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club is to engage
the women of Fort Lauderdale as volunteers who make a recognizable difference in addressing civic, educational, cultural and
humanitarian needs in our community and beyond.
Member of GFWC and GFWC Florida
Fort Lauderdale Women’s History
Walking Tour
First Saturday of every month — Free
2:00 to 3:00 pm
Meet at on North side of Library
Tour Guide: Mae Silver
FLWC ‘Bubble Q’
Event Fundraiser
Saturday, January 15 — $75
6:30 to 10:30 pm
Clubhouse / Stranahan Park
Chair: Jo Ann Smith
FLWC General Meeting
Arts & Crafts Show
Friday, February 18 — $5
Noon to 1:00 pm
Clubhouse
Chair: Margaret Sorensen
FLWC Annual Officer Installation Party
Friday, December 17 — $10
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Clubhouse
Chair: Mae Silver
FLWC 100th Birthday Party
Friday, January 21 — $5
Noon to 1:00 pm
Clubhouse
Chair: Mae Silver
District 13 Arts & Crafts Show
Hosted by FLWC
Saturday February 26
Noon to 1:00 pm
Clubhouse
Club News
October Meeting features Linda Boyd
— submitted by Bev Hoppe
GFWC Florida Past-President Linda Boyd was the speaker at the
FLWC October meeting. Many current Club members have never
had an orientation or an initiation ceremony to officially welcome
them into membership. The purpose of this meeting was to do both.
Linda used a PowerPoint presentation which traced GFWC back to
founder Jennie June Croley, a newspaper writer who was refused
admittance to see Charles Dickens at the National Press Club in
1869, so she formed her own Club Sorosis, which led to the formation of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in 1890. To read
the entire story go to www.gfwc.org
The Florida Federation was formed in 1895 and joined GFWC in
1898. FLWC became a part of the federation in 1912. Linda emphasized the fact that as a member of FLWC, a woman is also a member
of GFWC Florida and GFWC. A candlelight commitment ceremony
followed her presentation and members pledged their intent to be a
part of the work of the Club. Committee sign-up sheets were available on tables decorated with centerpieces to illustrate the Club’s
departments and standing committees. These will be available at future meetings as well.
After Linda’s presentation, District Director Darlene Vlazny shared
information about upcoming District 13 events. Linda and Darlene
were given certificates of appreciation as well as copies of Mae Silver
and Susan McClellan’s book Watch Out, Ivy.
My thanks to Jeannie Burke, Donna Richardson, Jean Deering, Alice
Sachnovsky, Mae Silver and Linda Parlock who helped to make this a
marvelous meeting.
NEWS FLASH! Save the date for the GFWC
Florida District 13, Southern Region Convention
on October 28—30, 2011 in Tampa, FL
L to R: Darlene Vlazny, Mae Silver and Linda Boyd
14th Annual FLWC Scholarship Fundraiser at Calder
— submitted by Bev Hoppe
Twenty-five Club members and friends attended the
14th Annual Calder Racetrack Day on Saturday November 20. Several members supported the fundraiser by
buying a ticket even though they were unable to attend.
A good time was had by all, eating a lot and winning!
Mae Silver won $50 on one race and Emily Farrell collected $30 on another.
To make a make a donation to the FLWC Scholarship
Fund go to the Dues and Donations Payment Center at
www.fortlauderdalewc.org.
(In picture from L to R): Susie Flynn, Susie’s guest, Mae Silver, Gloria Hood, Alice Sakhnovsky, Jean Deering, Carol Call,
Suzanne Franklin, Sue Long, June Cox, Bev Hoppe. (Not pictured: Annette Counihan, Emily Farrell and Sue Ann Warren).
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Club News
Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club
Annual Officer Installation Party
Friday, December 17
Clubhouse — 7:00 pm
Previous President, Alice Sakhovnsky, will install new officers for the coming year.
Come hear holiday songs sung by the
Broward Women's Choral Group.
There will be catered hors d’oueves from “The Two Ugly Sisters” at the
11th Street Annex and vintage punch recipes made by
the FLWC Board Members. Plus holiday desserts and raffle items!
In support of the Jack & Jill Children’s Center , please bring an unwrapped gift for a
child from birth to 5 years old. We also request, you bring 2 bottles of wine or any
other items you may have for the auction we are having at the ‘Bubble Q’ on January 15.
(You can also bring a beverage of your liking to drink instead of the punch)
Invite your husbands and friends to join us for this old fashioned holiday party!
$10.00/per person. RSVP by Friday, December 12 to Jo Ann Smith at [email protected]
January 21, 2011 General Luncheon Meeting is Going to be a Blast!
In honor of our 100th birthday, we will have attending representatives from the
many organizations the Club has founded or helped found through our 100
years. We ask the members to bring dishes from years past. France will be emailing old time recipes to you or you may refer to our own FLWC Cookbook.
Please plan to wear white, like the ladies did 100 years ago and feel free to wear a
pretty hat too! Our speaker is Helen Landers, Broward County Historian, life-time
Club member, and a recipient, years ago, of the Club's college scholarship loan
program. You won't want to miss this once in a lifetime 100th birthday party. It will
also include a birthday cake — of course!
For more information contact Mae Silver, Event Chair, at 954-779-1707
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Member News
The “Club Diva 100” fights for breast cancer research — Aaarrrrggggh
— submitted by Ann Mihaiu
There were several crowns for the taking on Saturday, October 16 and ‘Club Diva 100’ won one!
With the help of 54 team members from the FLWC
and our friends from the community (yes, you too
Diva Security), we raised over $12,000 and placed
just behind the long time winning ‘Sole Sisters’ for
the top place crown. Each and every team member
played a role in our team’s success. Considering this
was first year, our achievement is phenomenal!
France Karr and I (Co-Captains), thank the following for your support, we could not have done it
without you! Our “Queen” Genia Ellis who alone
collected $5,251. Annette and Bob Ross, Cesar
Boggio and Luis Quiroz of Boggio Construction,
for building an amazing pirate ship. Terri Heasley
of Terrific T’s for making our t-shirts. June Kidd
and Anne Sallee for organizing a fundraiser at Wine
Warehouse; and its proprietor Felipe Villeceves,
auction donor Health Oriented, and caterer Marci
Boland from L’Hermitage Catering for making it
extraordinary. And lastly to Tammy Gail, Glam-ATHON founder, for creating such an outrageous
event! We look forward to seeing you next year!!
$1,150 raised to help end domestic violence!
— submitted by Alice Sakhnovsky
I want to extend my appreciation to the FLWC members and friends who helped support the 12th Annual Woman in
Distress 5K Safewalk Run Walk held on October 30, 2010. There were 60 teams and over 1,000 individuals who came
together to take a step to end domestic violence.
This is third year the FLWC has had a team in this event. My special thanks to the Club members, Mae Silver and Leslie
Rambin (and her dog), who were available to join me and my family on the day of the event. My son James and our dog
Angel, dressed in a pirate scarf (and yes she was recognized by many of her friends that walked last year) joined in the
festivities. We arrived in the dark to Markham Park around 6:45 (I'm used to early starts from the many races and marathons I participated in for years) and were greeted by the Dolphins Cheerleaders (Honorary Chairs) when the race started
at 7:30. We were blessed with friendship, beautiful weather and enjoyable food at the end of walk!
If you want to donate, volunteer or learn more about Women in Distress go to: www.womenindistress.org
Preview the new Jim and Jan Moran Family Center — Saturday, December 11 from 9:30 to 10:30
Come see first hand how this new center will better meet the needs of the community. Enhanced and
expanded services include a medical clinic, BSO sub station and future pet kennel. To RSVP contact
[email protected]. Phone: 954-332-4753 Address: 4700 NW 3rd Avenue, Deerfield Beach FL 33064
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Member News
2011 Membership Renewal Dues on January 1
— submitted by Jeannie Burke, Club Directory/Yearbook Committee Chair
A reminder that your 2011 annual $50 membership dues should
be paid by January 1, 2011. Keep in mind that in 2010 you
received extra months of membership for the same amount of
money. This was because of our By-Law change that transitioned our Club’s year of record from January through December (previously it was from June through May). Apparently, we
are one of the best priced clubs in town! Not to mention the
best luncheon food... and wonderful women too!
We have been able to accomplish a lot this year with our mighty band of volunteers
including: the completion of another major phase of our Clubhouse restoration; installed
a lovely new garden in Stranahan Park; entered a terrific float in the St. Patrick's Day
Parade; had our very first “Club Diva 100" team in the Glam-A-THON, a team walked
again for the annual Woman in Distress 5K Safewalk Run; and contributions were made
to several worthwhile causes too numerous to mention. There is some aspect of the
Club for every member to become involved in. We hope each of you will find your niche
in our diversified and community service oriented club.
In celebration of our 100th Birthday, we will be creating a Centennial edition of the Club’s
Directory/Yearbook. If you want your information included in this special edition,
please make sure to have your $50 dues paid by January 1st.
Birthdays
November
Lisa Browne 11/08
Doris Cotnoir 11/08
Marie Hayes 11/10
Dorothy Duda 11/11
Sharon Hynds 11/16
Maureen Dinnen 11/21
Alice Sakhnovsky 11/26
Nancy LeBlanc 11/30
December
Regina Coons 12/01
Lisa Scott-Founds 12/06
To pay your dues online, go to www.fortlauderdalewc.org or you may mail a check,
payable to the Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club, to P.O. Box 2487, Fort Lauderdale, FL
33303. For further information or questions, please contact incoming 2011 Membership
Secretary, Kathy Schauer at 954-954-832-0740 or [email protected].
Genia Duncan Ellis 12/17
Best regards,
Liannette Marquez 12/24
Jeannie
Donna Richardson 12/26
Jeri Pryor 12/08
January
Please welcome our new members!
♦Loismay Abeles
♦Marci Boland
♦Julie Fraser
♦Linda Parlock
♦Carolyn Phillips-Williams
♦Anne Sallee
Caroline Seabright 01/04
Ann Silver 01/06
Ellen Seaman 01/08
Susan Greaton 01/09
Loismay Abeles 01/09
Calling all Artists — are you a painter, crafter or photographer?
Share your talent and become a part of the FLWC Annual Arts & Crafts Show
Contest on Friday, February, 18. I will have hand-outs outlining the particulars
at our December evening party. Please contact me if you are interested in
participating or would like to also serve on Arts & Crafts Show Committee.
Margarethe Sorensen — The Arts, Community Service Chair
[email protected] or 954-937-7663
Bev Hoppe 01/13
Ann Porterfield 01/17
Maria Brandwein 01/18
Esther Blackman 01/29
June Cox 01/31
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More Club News!
Club Updates
— submitted by Genia Ellis, Club 2nd Vice President
New Clubhouse Windows Installed
Construction of the Clubhouse continues with great visual
results happening. With the installation of the new windows and doors, a new view and perspective will be offered to our members and the community. Friendly Construction continues to move forward under the direction
of the Architect, Susan McClellan, and myself, Building
Chair, and we are currently on schedule to meet the contractual end date. We look forward to the January presentation and ribbon cutting of the completed construction!
Grants for FLWC Gardens
This year, a focus of the FLWC has been the
application for grant funding to implement
plans for planting of botanical gardens
throughout Stranahan Park. To date we have
applied for three separate grants and successfully received
$5,000 from Branch Bank & Trust (BB&T) under their
Lighthouse Grant Program in August, and most recently
we received a check in the amount of $1,250 from the
Fort Lauderdale Rotary Club under their Community
Grant Program. The third application is to the City of
Fort Lauderdale in the amount of $22,500 in the hopes
that this grant application will be successful in the 1st quarter of 2011. Oral presentation will be done at the City
during December with recommendations being presented
to the City Commission in February for the award.
We will continue to search for other sources of funding
and/or donation to continue this community project. Stranahan Park abuts the property owned by the
Club and is open to the public.
New Partnership with GFL Chamber
The FLWC is working the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce to become a participating member. Consideration is being given to a number of the Councils such as
the Downtown Steering Committee, Woman’s Council and
the Not-For-Profit Chamber groups.
This partnership will permit the Chamber to use the Clubhouse several times a year during the day in exchange for
monetary consideration. In addition, this partnership provides us the opportunity to network through the downtown
and like organizations and also offer our building for rent to
a wider group and for additional
purposes such as classrooms or
study groups.
For more information about the
Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce go to:
www.ftlchamber.com.
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