Happy Veteran’s Day
Thanks to all who will be joining me at the Green Valley Cemetery this morning at 9:30 a.m. to pay tribute to our Veterans. Please take a moment today to remember all those who have served our nation.
Please express your appreciation to the veterans that are TWOQC members: Laura Colbert, Navy; Laurie Brown, Marine Corps; Julie Daines, Air Force; and Peggy McGee, Army. Thank you for your service.
If you are a member and are a Veteran please let me know so you may also be recognized. «president@womenqc.com»
November TWOQC Program
Monday November 14 @ 6:30 — Be sure you don’t miss seeing the Nutcracker Ballet Selections by the «Ballet Continental Dance Company». Ballet Continental is Southern Arizona’s longest running dance company, and is under the artistic direction of founder Lisa Baker DiGiacomo. This will be sure to get you in the “holiday spirit.”
«Schedule of Events»
“O Christmas Tree” Holiday Luncheon
Gather your friends and neighbors to celebrate this beautiful Holiday Season. Enjoy a delicious lunch of turkey and trimmings while being entertained with familiar Christmas songs.
will be on sale at the program on Monday!
Cost is $20.00 for members and $25 for guests. Tickets are going fast, so get yours on Monday. For questions regarding tickets you may contact Nancy Wilson at «treasurer@womenqc.com».
Photo Book
Thanks to Eileen Sykora, TWOQC photographer for her awesome photos! Come to the November program photo-ready and your headshot will be added to the member photo book of paid members for 2017. To view the photo book just click on this link to see «Photo Book featuring 169 members». (The last few will be added by end of today.)
2017 Membership Renewals
2017 Applications for new members and renewals for current members will be available at the November program or you may go directly to the website to complete the «application». You may renew at Monday’s program, bring your renewal to the holiday luncheon, mail to Patti Giannasi at 1232 N. Rams Head Rd. or place in The Women of Quail Creek box at Patti’s front door. «map»
The Perfect Wrap
“The Perfect Wrap” will be on display and available for purchase at the November 14 program. Be thinking about how many you might need for gifts as well as one for yourself! If you are providing a gift bag to a YOTO student you might consider a fleece wrap for their bag. This would be great for them to wear back and forth to classes and will easily fit in their backpack.
- Thanks to Sue Obremski and Rena Craine for successfully selling many of the wraps at the Fall Festival this past week!
- All proceeds are donated to YOTO. If you are not familiar with YOTO please check out their website here: «Youth On Their Own».
- View a video clip of Sue demonstrating different ways to wear the wraps: «Demo».
Questions about the wraps? Email: «theperfectwrap@womenqc.com».
Fill the Sleigh at the December 12 Luncheon
Bring a gift bag with items to fill the sleigh to be delivered to female youth that are on their own this holiday season.
Cards with a name and age will be available at the Monday program. Some suggested gifts might be a $20 Wal-Mart card, lap size blanket, backpack, school supplies, toiletries or other types of gift cards. Please let us know if you would like to leave a gift bag but won’t be able to attend the luncheon. For questions please contact «Yoto@womenqc.com».
Help Stock Yoto’s Mini Mall
Holidays are getting close and supplies are running low! Please bring the following items to the November 14 program if you would like to contribute to providing much needed items to the YOTO mini mall.
Canned pasta (Spaghetti’ O’s, Ravioli, etc.) · Cup noodle (Ramen) · Boxed noodles · Pasta sauce · Canned jelly · Women’s deodorant · Canned meats · Shaving cream «Yoto Mini Mall»
Donations for Veterans
Both wall and pocket calendars as well as greeting/notecards and Christmas wrapping paper are needed for the hospitalized veterans. Those being hospitalized long-term and those living in the nursing home facility really appreciate getting them. Please bring them to the program on November 14 and any unopened travel-sized toiletries for the homeless veterans. Look for the table in the back of the ballroom.
Coupons
Coupons for the National Guard should expire December 12 or later, and those for overseas should expire October 1 or later. Coupons may be left on one of the tables in the back of the ballroom, or dropped off at Judy Poffenbarger’s at 2390 E. Bluejay Bluff Lane (map) or Peggy Richmond’s at 2731 E. Eba Court (map) at any time. Both have a box by their front doors. «Prepping Coupons»
Nominations
The nominating committee for the TWOQC 2017 board has been appointed and consists of the following members: Suzan Bryceland · Rena Craine · Bonnie Hyra · Dian Simmons
The following board positions are open for nominees: 2nd Vice President-Membership, Treasurer, Program Chair, and President-Elect.
The committee is searching for candidates to fill the vacancies on the board and will begin receiving nominations from the general membership via the following email: «nominatingcommittee@womenqc.com». All nominees must agree to the nomination and will be contacted by the Nominating Committee. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for one of these positions please submit your/their name to the nominating committee via the above email address.
The following Slate of Officers for 2017 Nominations announced at the October membership brunch are as follows:
- President-Elect ::: Pamela Rodgers
- 2nd VP – Membership ::: Judy Collins
- Treasurer ::: Linda Matthews and Nancy Jacobs
- Programs ::: Kathleen Alves
Thank you to the following members who assisted with greeting, check-in, membership, and sales at the October brunch. TWOQC would not be successful without all of the volunteers: Barbara Bird · Christy Caldwell · Judy Collins · Connie Duval · Marie Hall · Nancy Larsen · Lynn Maier · Linda Matthews · Sylvia Perry · Frannie Vanselow · Joyce Walton
Scholarships
Thank you to all who made The Gatekeepers concert and silent auction to raise money for scholarships a success! Total donations for this event and the “Power Pack Attack” Basketball Challenge last night will be reported next week.
Also a big thank-you to Sue Obremski for making comfort bags for our previous scholarship recipients. We wanted to make sure Kayla and Carly knew we were still thinking of them in their first semester of college. «Gatekeepers Concert Photos»
Upcoming Events
- December 12 – 12:30 p.m. – “O Christmas Tree” Holiday Luncheon · Quail Creek Musical Duo
- January 30 – 10:00 a.m. – The Color Red · Diane Foray
- February 24 – 10:00 a.m. – Power of Purple: Fashion Show & Luncheon
Questions for the Program Committee? You may reach the Program Chair by emailing: «programs@womenqc.com». «Download complete Schedule of Events»
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