Feb. 22, 2019 — In this week’s President’s Message: 

• Fashion Show Reminders & NEWS FLASH: 7 Seats Are Now Available
• 🌟MEMBERS: LAST CALL for 15th Anniversary Party Tickets (Mar 18) 
• Community Connections: Homeless & Hospitalized Veterans Donations; Honor Flight Letters Needed by Apr 8 
• Upcoming Events

Are you ready for lots of fun supporting a worthy cause? TWOQC Fashion Show for Cancer Research and Quail Creek Fights Back teams are ready for you.

The big event kicks off on Monday at 10:00 when the doors open for your browsing pleasure. There are over 60 raffle baskets, 37 silent auctions, and the 50/50 pot is over $1,200.

There will be plenty of time to purchase raffle tickets and make selections. Luncheon seating begins at 11:30. Don’t forget your checkbook or plenty of CA$H.

Proceeds will go directly to American Cancer Society. Thank you for your generous support of this event.

♣️♦️ Beginning Mon., March 4^th tickets may be purchased for guests of members!

Members: If you haven’t purchased your $15 ticket to the Anniversary Casino Party, do so NOW or at least by March 3. You don’t want to miss the action. Imagine a glitzy party, sharing memories with friends and doing a bit of gambling for fun.

TWOQC 15^th Anniversary Party
“An Evening in Monte Carlo”
March 18^th, 3:00-5:00 p.m., Madera Ballroom

HOW TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET

• Online by clicking on the picture of the hands in the right margin of the website (womenqc.com).
• Access the RESERVATION FORM to order tickets for groups. Send a list of attendees and pay by one check. Your tickets will be delivered to you.
• Contact activities@womenqc.com.

Homeless & Hospitalized Veterans

Due to the Fashion Show on Monday, there will be no tables for collecting items for the VA. Donations may be left at Laura Colbert’s house, 2040 E Cypress Canyon Drive or at Peggy McGee’s, 1908 E Longspur Place. If you leave items, please indicate if you want a receipt for tax purposes along with your name, address, phone number and approximate value of your donation. Laura is planning a trip to the VA on February 28, so please provide your donations by the 27^th.

Honor Flight: April 23-24

Now is the time to write a note of appreciation to the Korean War and Vietnam Veterans for their service to our country. Fifty-five letters (which may be copies of one original) are due by April 8^th to Kay Robinson, 898 N. Kenneth Drive.  Click for SAMPLES OF WAYS TO BEGIN YOUR NOTES 

(♦) public event

• Mar. 4 – 7 p.m.→Lecture Series: National Geographic Vision – A Career Photographer’s Portfolio (♦)
• Mar. 18 – 3-5 p.m.→15th Anniversary Monte Carlo Celebration Party: GET YOUR TICKETS!
• Apr. 23-24 →Honor Flight #27 (Access information) (♦)
• Apr. 29 – 6:30 p.m.→Scholarship Recognition
• May 20 – 6:30 p.m.→YOTO Ambassador Program
• June 24 – 11 a.m.→Summer Luncheon: Folkloric Dance Group
• July 29 – 6:30 p.m.→Color Me Beautiful
• Aug. 26 – 6:30 p.m.→Holiday Tablescapes Contest & Ice Cream Social
• Sept. 30 – 6:30 p.m.→Veteran’s Clothing Drive Prequel
• Oct. 28 – 11 a.m.→Membership Brunch: Amber Norgaard
• Nov. 11 – 6:30 p.m.→(program info forthcoming)
• Dec. 9 – 11 a.m.→Holiday Luncheon

WHAT IS THE FRIDAY MORNING MESSAGE? The Friday Morning Message is a weekly message from the President compiled from shared updates of club events and committee activity. LEARN MORE

“Thank you” to this week’s contributors: Peggy McGee/Carol Mutter, and Kay Robinson.