President’s Notes February 2010

It has been a great beginning to a new decade!  The Bowling Fun Night was a great success thank you to Karin Gilmarten and Lisa Murphy.  The Norwell Mariner did a great spread for our Club highlighting the great fundraising activities the Norwell Women’s Club does on an annual [...]]]> The Women’s Club of Norwell

President’s Notes
February 2010

It has been a great beginning to a new decade!  The Bowling Fun Night was a great success thank you to Karin Gilmarten and Lisa Murphy.  The Norwell Mariner did a great spread for our Club highlighting the great fundraising activities the Norwell Women’s Club does on an annual basis.  Thank you again to all who participated – and I hope more can come for another Bowling Night next year!  It was truly a great time.

Our February meeting was hosted by the lovely Susie Scheller.  Thank you, Susie, for your gracious hospitality.  The discussions of the evening centered around the upcoming Bunny Breakfast (March 27^th at the Norwell Middle School) being organized by Jessica Chase and her committee, as well as the fast approaching Fashion Show event due to take place on April 8^th.   I would ask that each of you please get on-line now and purchase your tickets to the Fashion Show event.  We need everyone to support this last large fundraiser of the year. There are many local charities in need of financial support this year as well as to the graduating Norwell Seniors in need of scholarships.  Heather Creel and her committee are working hard at making this year’s event surpass the success of last year – and that won’t be easy!

No one has expressed interest in stepping into the role of the President for the Club next year.  This role, although it sounds demanding is not a difficult one.  Each committee is self sufficient and runs the individual events smoothly due to the support of the members.  The President just has to be the center ‘go to” person with questions to point others in the right direction.  Please consider this – it is a very worthwhile cause we are all involved in and we all need to share in the management of it.

The March meeting is scheduled for Monday night, March 15^th at the Middle School at 7:30 pm.  I look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me any time.
Warmest Regards,

Nancy L. Bailey ~ President 781-987-1266 Nancy.bailey@rocklandtrust.com

Karin Gilmartin ~ Vice President 781-659-4876 Karingilmartin@rsmi.com

Karen Reynolds ~ Vice President 781-924-1897 kmrseattle@yahoo.com

Please go on line and pay your membership dues!  The annual yearbook will be created soon and anyone who has not paid will not have their information published.  This is an invaluable directory of friends and associates used by many to network.  You may also send your check for $30 to Jessica Chase (30 Wildcat Lane).  Your quick response will make her job easier to compile the current members for the printing of the 2009-2010 Yearbook.

Next Meeting
Our next meeting will be on March15th at the Middle School at 7:30 pm.

Youth Dances
The next Middle School dance is on March 26th from 7:30 – 10:00 pm at the Town Hall.  Please contact Diane Daly at diane.daly@comcast.net or Dianne Malloy atdimalloy@yahoo.com if you can chaperone.  The dances remain one of the club’s major fundraisers, and much help is needed for their success. Please also encourage your friends who have 7th and 8th graders that their help is always welcome.   Thanks in advance for your help!

Fashion Show

Tickets are on sale now and front row seats are almost sold out!  The first 300 tickets only get a fabulous “schwag bag”.  Go on-line at www.norwellwomensclub.org and tell all your friends too!

Bunny Breakfast
The Annual Bunny Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday March 27th from 8:30-9:45 followed immediately by the Norwell Rec Center’s egg hunt. Please contact Cristina McCullough (cristina_mcc928@yahoo.com) or Jessica Chase (jmchase2@comcast.net) if you would like to be on the planning committee, can volunteer to bake or buy items for the breakfast or if you are able to volunteer for set-up/clean-up or are able to help during the event (or if you have teenage children who would like to volunteer).

Norwell Knoll
It has been a tradition for many years for members of the Norwell Women’s Club to provide snacks on the first Monday morning of each month to the residents of the Norwell Knoll on Washington Street for a coffee social.   Since we are no longer able to provide our own baked goods per order of the Health Department, the Women’s Club provides funding each month to Micci Fitsgibbons to purchase and deliver the baked goods.  Please note that Micci is looking for a volunteer to take this minimal commitment assignment over for next year.

The Closet
Looking for volunteers to work in the Closet located at the Town Hall 3rd floor on Thursdays from 2 – 3:30.  Please contact Micci Fitzgibbons (miccifitz@aol.com) or Chris Gillis (seagirley@aol.com) to sign up.

Publicity
Members are welcome to submit items for publication to Patti Nelson,marshman59@aol.com or781-659-6620 for the Norwell Mariner, a minimum of two weeks prior to the publication coming out on Thursday. Please indicate if you would like to run the announcement/item just that once or several times leading up to the event (I can usually tell by what it is). Should you want something to be included on the cable channel, please do the same. For other publications (e.g. Patriot Ledger), include the appropriate email address for submission.

Around Town

The Non-profit Toolbox is having Hands-on workshop on Linkedin, Facebook and Twitter March 16 at 9 am at the James Library  (for everyone) AND another mini-conference for non-profits March 24; for more info: http://thenon-profittoolbox.com

Norwell Women’s Club
Schedule of Events
2009-2010

Please note that this schedule was coordinated with the Norwell School calendar, various PTO meetings and key non-profit organization.  These dates are subject to change and all changes will be announced on our website, norwellwomensclub.org, the Chatter, and the Norwell Mariner.

March:
3/15     Monthly Meeting Middle School 7:30pm
3/26     7th and 8th Grade Dance Town Hall 7:30pm
3/27     Bunny Breakfast 8:30 – 9:45 am  Norwell Middle School

April:
4/8    Fashion Show  6:30pm  Indian Pond CC
4/14    Monthly Meeting  Pat Bigger’s, 2 Loring Drive  7:30pm

May:
5/17    Monthly Meeting Middle School 7:30pm
5/21     7th and 8th Grade Dance Town Hall 7:30pm
TBD    Year End Dinner

Happy New Year!

I hope that everyone had a happy and healthy holiday season.  Thank you to everyone who attended Tuesday night’s meeting and welcome to the new members!

I am asking everyone to contact Karin Gilmartin (karin.gilmartin@rsmi.com) or Lisa Murphy (emurd65a@comcast.net) to purchase tickets for you individually or to buy a team!  We need [...]]]> President’s Notes
January 2010

Happy New Year!

I hope that everyone had a happy and healthy holiday season.  Thank you to everyone who attended Tuesday night’s meeting and welcome to the new members!

I am asking everyone to contact Karin Gilmartin (karin.gilmartin@rsmi.com) or Lisa Murphy (emurd65a@comcast.net) to purchase tickets for you individually or to buy a team!  We need everyone to join in the fun of the evening!  It will be a casual atmosphere with good food, a lot of laughs and an overall great time – all of which will benefit our fundraising goals.  This has been a difficult year for many individuals and families, but we must remember that there are several local charities which depend upon the donations from our Club to help them out.  The seniors at Norwell High School benefit from our fundraising as well – so let’s get out there and bowl!!!!!!!

Membership dues are due.  The yearbook will be published soon, and if you want your information in the Yearbook dues need to be paid.  You can mail your $30 check to the Norwell Women’s Club c/o Jessica Chase, Membership Chair.  We are still searching for additional members – so let’s spread the word!

Our next meeting will be hosted by Susan Scheller on February 11th at 7:30pm.  Susan lives at 116 Meeting House Lane.  Please contact Susan at trilogyusa@msn.com to let her know that you will be coming and whether you can bring an appetizer, dessert or wine.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me any time.

Warmest Regards,

Nancy L. Bailey ~ President 781-987-1266 [1]Nancy.bailey@ rocklandtrust.com
Links:
1. mailto:Nancy.bailey@%20rocklandtrust.com

Karin Gilmartin ~ Vice President 781-659-4876[2] Karingilmartin@rsmi.com
Links:
2. mailto:Karingilmartin@rsmi.com

Karen Reynolds ~ Vice President 781-924-1897 [3]kmrseattle@yahoo.com
Links:
3. mailto:kmrseattle@yahoo.com

_Membership Update_

Please go on line and pay your membership dues!  The annual yearbook will be created soon and anyone who has not paid will not have their information published.  This is an invaluable directory of friends and associates used by many to network.  You may also send your check for $30 to Jessica Chase (30 Wildcat Lane).  Your quick response will make her job easier to compile the current members for the printing of the 2009-2010 Yearbook.

Next Meeting – New Members Meeting

Our next meeting will be on February 11th at the home of Susan Scheller at 7:30 (116 Meeting House Lane).  Please RSVP to Ellen Allen at 659-8120 or at ellenrob@comcast.

January Bowling
‘Strike Out’ the Winter Doldrums at the Norwell Women’s Club Bowling Tournament this January!
Join us Friday, January 29th 7:00pm – 11:00pm at the newly renovated Boston Bowl in Hanover.  The $40 per person price will include 2 strings of Tenpin Bowling (Big Balls), Shoe rental, Pizza & Appetizers and a lot of fun!  Cash Bar with Beer & Wine.  Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams along with the highest scoring Male and Female bowlers of the evening.  Tickets will be on sale at the Holiday Meeting this Thursday.  They can be purchased individually or as a team (6 bowlers).   Tickets can also be purchased after the meeting by contacting Karin Gilmartin at karingilmartin@comcast.net or Lisa Murphy at emurd65a@comcast.net.   Please help spread the word so this can be a sellout event!

Youth Dances
The 7th and 8th grade dance committee is looking for 6 volunteers to chaperone the 7th and 8th grade dance on Friday, January 22nd from 7:10 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  If you can help, please contact Diane Daly at diane.daly@comcast.net or Dianne Malloy at dimalloy@yahoo.com.  The dances remain one of the club’s major fundraisers, and much help is needed for their success. Please also encourage your friends who have 7th and 8th graders that their help is always welcome.   Thanks in advance for your help!

Fashion Show
The Spring Fashion Show will be here in just a few months.  Plans are underway to make this the best show ever!  Don’t miss this exciting event, featuring the latest fashions from many area retailers, all enjoyed in a fun Hollywood theme: Thursday, April 8, 6:30pm at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston.

The next planning meeting is Thursday, January 28, at 11:30 at Merchants Row.  All are welcome to attend.  Posters are available and the website is live for ticket ordering.
For more information, contact Heather Creel at creel35@comcast.net

Bunny Breakfast
The Annual Bunny Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday March 27th from 8:30-9:45 followed immediately by the Norwell Rec Center’s egg hunt.  We are currently looking for volunteers for the planning committee and for the event itself.  Please contact Cristina McCullough (cristina_mcc928@yahoo.com) or Jessica Chase (jmchase2@comcast.net) if you would like to be on the planning committee, can volunteer to bake or buy items for the breakfast or if you are able to volunteer for set-up/clean-up or are able to help during the event (or if you have teenage children who would like to volunteer).

Norwell Knoll
It has been a tradition for many years for members of the Norwell Women’s Club to provide snacks on the first Monday morning of each month to the residents of the Norwell Knoll on Washington Street for a coffee social.   Since we are no longer able to provide our own baked goods per order of the Health Department, the Women’s Club provides funding each month to Micci Fitsgibbons to purchase and deliver the baked goods.

The Closet
Looking for volunteers to work in the Closet located at the Town Hall 3rd floor on Thursdays from 2 – 3:30.  Please contact Micci Fitzgibbons (miccifitz@aol.com) or Chris Gillis (seagirley@aol.com) to sign up.

Publicity
Members are welcome to submit items for publication to Patti Nelson, marshman59@aol.com or781-659-6620 for the Norwell Mariner, a minimum of two weeks prior to the publication coming out on Thursday. Please indicate if you would like to run the announcement/item just that once or several times leading up to the event (I can usually tell by what it is). Should you want something to be included on the cable channel, please do the same. For other publications (e.g. Patriot Ledger), include the appropriate email address for submission.

Around Town
The Non-profit Toolbox is having Hands-on workshop on Linkedin, Facebook and Twitter Feb 20 9a at the James Library and Feb 29 6p at the SS Natural Science Center (for everyone) AND another mini-conference for non-profits Feb 10; for more info: http://thenon-profittoolbox.com

The Norwell Chamber events:
1. State of the Town Breakfast: This is a chance to meet Town Officials and to hear them recap the year’s events. Jan 26 7:45 am $15
2. Workshop to Review the new Personal Identity Law Feb 8 Free for preregistered Norwell, Hanover, Pembroke chamber members, $10 for all others.
for more information: http://norwellchamberofcommerce.com

Norwell Women’s Club
Schedule of Events
2009-2010

Please note that this schedule was coordinated with the Norwell School calendar, various PTO meetings and key non-profit organization.  These dates are subject to change and all changes will be announced on our website, norwellwomensclub.org, the Chatter, and the Norwell Mariner.

January:
1/12     Monthly Meeting Middle School 7:30pm
1/22    7th and 8th Grade Dance Town Hall 7:30pm
February:
2/11    Monthly Meeting, Susan Scheller’s home, 116 Old Meeting House Lane, 7:30pm
March:
3/15     Monthly Meeting Middle School 7:30pm
3/26     7th and 8th Grade Dance Town Hall 7:30pm
April:
4/8    Fashion Show  6:30pm  Indian Pond CC
TBD    Bunny Breakfast  8:30 – 9:45 am  Norwell Middle School
4/14    Monthly Meeting  Pat Bigger’s, 2 Loring Drive  7:30pm
May:
5/17    Monthly Meeting Middle School 7:30pm
5/21     7th and 8th Grade Dance Town Hall 7:30pm
TBD    Year End Dinner

Dear Members,

Happy Holidays,

We had our annual Cookie and Ornament Swap on Thursday, December 3rd.  A big thank you goes to Cheri Farley for hosting this event.  It was a wonderful evening with plenty of food and laughter.

November was a busy month with another Middle [...]]]>

President’s Notes                                                                     December  2009

Dear Members,

Happy Holidays,

We had our annual Cookie and Ornament Swap on Thursday, December 3^rd.  A big thank you goes to Cheri Farley for hosting this event.  It was a wonderful evening with plenty of food and laughter.

November was a busy month with another Middle School Dance, as well as the Turkey Trot.  The Turkey Trot raised an amazing $3,400+!  Great job by Jill Donelan who handled the entire event without a committee!  We are all grateful for your hard work.

The dances continue to be successfully organized and run by the Dance Committee, lead by Dianne Malloy and Diane Daly.  Thank you for all your hard work and the work of your committee – you are doing a great job!

This coming month will be busy for everyone.  Let’s do our best to remember the needs of the food pantry and the closet.  At this difficult economic time, the needs of the community only increase.  Anything we can all do around the holidays, and all year through is definitely appreciated.   Please see below for the Norwell Adopt-a-Family information.  They are still looking for 42 families to be adopted.

The Norwell Gardens Luncheon was a success on December 4^th.  Thank you to all who baked and served.  Again, Micci thank you for organizing this very fulfilling event.  The “Decibals” from Norwell High School were beautiful to listen to.

Karin Gilmartin is organizing a fun evening out in January (in lieu of the wine tasting) to be held at Boston Bowl in Hanover.  Tickets are on sale now!  For $40/pp you will be able to bowl two strings, including shoe rental, and appetizers.  There will be a cash bar and some fun raffle items.  Please organize a team of bowlers, or buy a single ticket and you will be put together with others.  It will be a great way to “Strike out the winter doldrums”, so please contact Karin to purchase your tickets!

Membership dues are due. The yearbook will be published soon, and if you want your information in the Yearbook dues need to be paid.  You can mail your $30 check to the Norwell Women’s Club c/o Jessica Chase, Membership Chair.

The January meeting is scheduled for Tuesday night, January 12^th at the Middle School at 7:30 pm.  I hope everyone has a very happy and safe holiday season.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me any time.

Warmest Regards,

Nancy L. Bailey                          Karin Gilmartin                     Karen Reynolds

President                                              Vice President                                 Vice President

Nancy.bailey@rocklandtrust.com            Karingilmartin@rsmi.com     kmrseattle@yahoo.com

781-987-1266                                      781-659-4876                                   781-924-1897

Membership Update

Please go on line and pay your membership dues!  The annual yearbook will be created soon and anyone who has not paid will not have their information published.  This is an invaluable directory of friends and associates used by many to network.  You may also send your check for $30 to Jessica Chase (30 Wildcat Lane).  Your quick response will make her job easier to compile the current members for the printing of the 2009-2010 Yearbook.

Next Meeting – New Members Meeting

Our next meeting will be on January 12^th at the Norwell Middle School at 7:30.  Please RSVP to Ellen Allen at 659-8120 or at ellenrob@comcast.

Adopt-a-Family

We are writing to thank you for your previous help with our Holiday Adopt-a-Family program and to ask for your time and generosity again this year.  If you are able and willing, kindly reply ASAP to Alicia Tedeschi at norwellFP@aol.com. At this point we still have 42 families to be adopted.

As you can imagine in this economic climate, more families than ever are in need of a helping hand.  We also understand that you may or may not be able to contribute to the extent you have in the past; please know that whatever you can do will be greatly appreciated.  When you respond, please let us know if you would like to adopt a specific number of people or a complete family, and if you have a preference for specific ages or genders.   We are also happy to accept general gift cards that we will match with families. There is also a women looking for a size 18 dress to attend her sister’s funeral so donations of second-hand clothes are also acceptable.

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide this year. Warm regards, The Norwell Adopt-a-Family Program

January Bowling

‘Strike Out’ the Winter Doldrums at the Norwell Women’s Club Bowling Tournament this January!

Join us Friday, January 29th 7:00pm – 11:00pm at the newly renovated Boston Bowl in Hanover.  The $40 per person price will include 2 strings of Tenpin Bowling (Big Balls), Shoe rental, Pizza & Appetizers and a lot of fun!  Cash Bar with Beer & Wine.  Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams along with the highest scoring Male and Female bowlers of the evening.  Tickets will be on sale at the Holiday Meeting this Thursday.  They can be purchased individually or as a team (6 bowlers).   Tickets can also be purchased after the meeting by contacting Karin Gilmartin at karingilmartin@comcast.net or Lisa Murphy at emurd65a@comcast.net.   Please help spread the word so this can be a sellout event!

Publicity

Members are welcome to submit items for publication to Patti Nelson, marshman59@aol.com or781-659-6620 for the Norwell Mariner, a minimum of two weeks prior to the publication coming out on Thursday. Please indicate if you would like to run the announcement/item just that once or several times leading up to the event (I can usually tell by what it is). Should you want something to be included on the cable channel, please do the same. For other publications (e.g. Patriot Ledger), include the appropriate email address for submission.

Youth Dances

The 7th and 8th grade dance committee is looking for 6 volunteers to chaperone the 7th and 8th grade dance on Friday, January 22nd from 7:10 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  If you can help, please contact Diane Daly at diane.daly@comcast.net or Dianne Malloy at dimalloy@yahoo.com.  The dances remain one of the club’s major fundraisers, and much help is needed for their success. Please also encourage your friends who have 7^th and 8^th graders that their help is always welcome.   Thanks in advance for your help!

Norwell Knoll

It has been a tradition for many years for members of the Norwell Women’s Club to provide snacks on the first Monday morning of each month to the residents of the Norwell Knoll on Washington Street for a coffee social.   Since we are no longer able to provide our own baked goods per order of the Health Department, the Women’s Club provides funding each month to Micci Fitsgibbons to purchase and deliver the baked goods.

The Closet

We are now accepting winter clothes. Please make sure that the clothing and shoes that you bring to the closet are not stained nor have holes in them. If you wouldn’t wear it they probably won’t either. Thank you for all of your donations; the people who receive them are very grateful. If you would like to help out please email Micci Fitzgibbons (miccifitz@aol.com) or Chris Gillis (seagirley@aol.com).

Fashion Show

Lights…  Cameras…  Fashion!

“Hooray for Fashion …  Hollywood Meets East!” is the theme for this year’s Spring Fashion Show.  Don’t miss the excitement on Thursday, April 8, at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston.

Planning is well under way.  The next meeting is Thursday, November 19, 7:pm, at the home of Pamela Duckworth, 51 Tara Drive.  Please join us to share ideas for this fun event!

Promotional posters will be available for distribution at our holiday party and the website will be live for ticket sales and promotions. See you in Hollywood!

For more info, contact Heather at creel35@comcast.net.

Dear Members,

Have you joined our membership and paid your dues yet for 2009-2010?  If not, please do so AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!  You can [...]]]>

President’s Notes   October 2009

Dear Members,

Have you joined our membership and paid your dues yet for 2009-2010?  If not, please do so AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!  You can either mail in a check to the post office box (P.O. Box 834, Norwell, MA 02061), or log on to http://norwellwomensclub.org and pay your membership online!  It is so easy and efficient!  Remember, if you do not pay your fees on or before November 30th you will not be included in our Yearbook, and your contact information will be dropped from the email distribution list.  PLEASE stay in touch and join today!

The Halloween Fun Day was a great success as was the first 7th and 8th Grade Dance.  Again, the dance committee can always use help and volunteers – please see the attached form to contact them.

I hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy Sunday morning and the Turkey Trot!  Jill Donelan put a lot of work into the event and I hope everyone enjoyed themselves.  We will have a report from Jill in December.

This time of year is very difficult on many families and individuals.  Please think of the food pantry and closet for your donations.  In addition, the Adopt-a-Family information will be coming out soon.  You can contact Reiko Beach and Kathy King Tedeschi to adopt a needy person(s) for the holiday gift giving season.

I am often contacted regarding community events and individuals looking to promote their events/products to our club.  We would like to expose all of our members to the local events, and yet do not want to promote any individual business. If you want an event to be published on our website under the “calendar” section, please contact Reiko.  Otherwise, we will reference the event in our Communities section of the Chatter.

Our next meeting is the ever popular “Cookie and Ornament Swap”.  This year’s hostess is Cheri Farley at 7 Autumn Lane.  The night begins at 7:30 pm and you just bring a holiday ornament and/or some cookies.  With the cookies – however many you bring, you can choose from the vast selection and bring other varieties home.   It is fun – please spread the word and invite someone you haven’t seen recently to join in the festivities and fun! You can sign up for the event online, or contact Cheri directly.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me any time.

Warmest Regards,

Nancy L. Bailey      President      Nancy.bailey@rocklandtrust.com   781-987-1266

Karin Gilmartin       Vice President    Karingilmartin@rsmi.com         781-659-4876

Karen Reynolds        Vice President        kmrseattle@yahoo.com      781-924-1897

Membership Update

Please go on line and pay your membership dues!  The annual yearbook will be created soon and anyone who has not paid will not have their information published.  This is an invaluable directory of friends and associates used by many to network.  You may also send your check for $30 to Jessica Chase (30 Wildcat Lane).  Your quick response will make her job easier to compile the current members for the printing of the 2009-2010 Yearbook.

Next Meeting – New Members Meeting

Our next meeting is our social annual cookie and ornament swap at the home of Cheri Farley (7 Autumn Lane) on December 3rd at 7:30 pm.  Please RSVP to Ellen Allen at 659-8120 or at ellenrob@comcast.net and indicate whether you can bring wine or an appetizer no later than November 26^th.

Publicity

Members are welcome to submit items for publication to Patti Nelson, marshman59@aol.com or781-659-6620 for the Norwell Mariner, a minimum of two weeks prior to the publication coming out on Thursday. Please indicate if you would like to run the announcement/item just that once or several times leading up to the event (I can usually tell by what it is). Should you want something to be included on the cable channel, please do the same. For other publications (e.g. Patriot Ledger), include the appropriate email address for submission.

Youth Dances

The next youth dance will be held on November 20^th from 7:30 to 10:00 pm at the Norwell Town Hall. Please contact either Diane Daly at diane.daly@comcast.net or Dianne Malloy at dimalloy@yahoo.com to chaperone this dance or to sign up for a future dance. The dances remain one of the club’s major fundraisers, and much help is needed for their success. Please also encourage your friends who have 7^th and 8^th graders that their help is always welcome.   Thanks in advance for your help!

Norwell Knoll

It has been a tradition for many years for members of the Norwell Women’s Club to provide snacks on the first Monday morning of each month to the residents of the Norwell Knoll on Washington Street for a coffee social.   Since we are no longer able to provide our own baked goods per order of the Health Department, the Women’s Club provides funding each month to Micci Fitsgibbons to purchase and deliver the baked goods.

The Closet

We are now accepting winter clothes. Please make sure that the clothing and shoes that you bring to the closet are not stained nor have holes in them. If you wouldn’t wear it they probably won’t either. Thank you for all of your donations; the people who receive them are very grateful. If you would like to help out please email Micci Fitzgibbons (miccifitz@aol.com) or Chris Gillis (seagirley@aol.com).

Fashion Show

Lights…  Cameras…  Fashion!

“Hooray for Fashion …  Hollywood Meets East!” is the theme for this year’s Spring Fashion Show.  Don’t miss the excitement on Thursday, April 8, at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston.

Planning is well under way.  The next meeting is Thursday, November 19, 7:pm, at the home of Pamela Duckworth, 51 Tara Drive.  Please join us to share ideas for this fun event!

Promotional posters will be available for distribution at our holiday party and the website will be live for ticket sales and promotions. See you in Hollywood!

For more info, contact Heather at creel35@comcast.net.

Dear Members,

A HUGE thank you to Anna Brown for hosting our New Members’ Meeting on October 14, 2009!  It was a lovely evening with many of our existing member and some new ones too!

Coming up soon will be the Halloween Fun Day to take place on Saturday morning, [...]]]>

President’s Notes                         October  2009

Dear Members,

A HUGE thank you to Anna Brown for hosting our New Members’ Meeting on October 14, 2009!  It was a lovely evening with many of our existing member and some new ones too!

Coming up soon will be the Halloween Fun Day to take place on Saturday morning, October 24^th at the Norwell Middle School from 10:00 am until noon.  If you can help set-up, bake something, work at the event, or help with the clean up please contact Sara Burns.

Many of our events this year need some extra help.  It would be truly appreciated if everyone could look at the list of committees and try to help in some way.   Specifically, our dance committee needs someone to organize the chaperones.  The dances cannot be put on without them.  This can be accomplished through the NMS PTO as well as using the Middle School directory – please help if you can.

The attached write-ups from the committees will talk about their particular events and needs.  Again, if we could all volunteer for just one – it could make this year a successful one yet again.  We are still looking for a President for next year 2010-2011; please give it some thought.

Also attached is a list of the dates of the events which have been scheduled so far this year.  We still need a hostess for our February meeting.  Thank you to Cheri Farley for hosting our holiday ornament and cookie swap, and to Pat Bigger for hosting the April meeting.

Our website is almost complete!  Reiko Beach has been putting a lot of effort into the new design. You can all go on to www.norwellwomensclub.org and pay your dues on line.  This is such an easy process and will make organizing our club and events so much more simple.  In addition, you can go online and register for the upcoming Turkey Trot to be held on November 15^th at the Norwell High School

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me any time.

Warmest Regards,

Nancy L. Bailey              Karin Gilmartin                       Karen Reynolds

President                          Vice President                            Vice President

781-987-1266               781-659-4876                            781-924-1897

Membership Update

Another year for the NWC has begun so please send this year’s membership dues of $30 to Jessica Chase (30 Wildcat Lane).  Your quick response will make her job easier to compile the current members for the printing of the 2009-2010 Yearbook.

Next Meeting – New Members Meeting

Our next meeting is on November 10^th at the Norwell Middle School at 7:30 pm.

Publicity

Members are welcome to submit items for publication to Patti Nelson, marshman59@aol.com or781-659-6620 for the Norwell Mariner, a minimum of two weeks prior to the publication coming out on Thursday. Please indicate if you would like to run the announcement/item just that once or several times leading up to the event (I can usually tell by what it is). Should you want something to be included on the cable channel, please do the same. For other publications (e.g. Patriot Ledger), include the appropriate email address for submission.

Halloween Party/Parade

Our annual Halloween Fun Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 24th from 10-12noon at the Middles School.  The committee is still looking for volunteers to help the day of the event as well as volunteers to bake for the event.  Please contact Sara Burns (charlestown48@comcast.net) or Sarah McDonald (sarahkmac@gmail.com) if you are able to assist in any way.  The day will be a fun day of food, crafts and of course a costume parade.

Youth Dances

The next youth dance will be held on November 20^th from 7:30 to 10:00 pm at the Norwell Town Hall. Please contact either Diane Daly at diane.daly@comcast.net or Dianne Malloy at dimalloy@yahoo.com to chaperone this dance or to sign up for a future dance. The dances remain one of the club’s major fundraisers, and much help is needed for their success. Please also encourage your friends who have 7^th and 8^th graders that their help is always welcome.   Thanks in advance for your help!

Turkey Trot 5K Walk/Run-November 15, 2009

The 4th annual Norwell Women’s Club Turkey Trot 5K run/walk will be November 15, 2009 at 10:00am, rain or shine, at the Norwell High School.  We need volunteers to help secure sponsorship, organize volunteers on race day, help with advertising, pre-race pick-up, race day registration, food and entertainment.  The entry form and online registration will soon be available on the Women’s Club website, www.norwellwomensclub.org.  In addition, if you or someone you know would be interested in sponsoring the event pass their name and information along.  There are different levels of sponsorship: $100 = company name listed on the back of the t-shirt given to the participants; $250 or more = your name and logo on t-shirt; $500 or more your name and logo will appear in a larger font on t-shirt.  In addition to monetary contributions, we are looking for donations for food/beverages and items that can be included in the goodie bags handed out to participants.  I have already contacted Extreme Pita, Bay State Physical Therapy, and the Boston Running Co. in Derby.  We raised more than $8000 last year and I hope to achieve the same success this year.  We encourage every member of the Women’s Club and their family and friends to join us in running or walking the Turkey Trot.  If anyone would like to help with the event please contact the race coordinator Jill Donelan at jillmarie.donelan@gmail.com.

Norwell Knoll

It has been a tradition for many years for members of the Norwell Women’s Club to provide snacks on the first Monday morning of each month to the residents of the Norwell Knoll for a coffee social. Please contact Micci Fitzgibbons (miccifitz@aol.com or call her at 659-5972) if you would like to buy baked goods for the Norwell Knoll (we are no longer able to bake from our homes due to food permit issues).  The address is 329 Washington St. and the food can be left on a table in the first room on the left as you enter the building.

The Closet

We are now accepting winter clothes. Please make sure that the clothing and shoes that you bring to the closet are not stained nor have holes in them. If you wouldn’t wear it they probably won’t either. Thank you for all of your donations; the people who receive them are very grateful. If you would like to help out please email Micci Fitzgibbons (miccifitz@aol.com) or Chris Gillis (seagirley@aol.com).

Wine Tasting

At this time there has been no one willing to organize the wine tasting.  Thus, there will most likely not be a WT event this year.  However, Karin Gilmartin is working on a potential new “night out” which we will keep you informed on as things progress (stay tuned).

Fashion Show

Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 8, 2010 for the big show at Indian Pond Country Club!

Dear Members,

Welcome Back!  Thank you to all who attended our first meeting on September 14th.  There are some new and exciting ideas.

First, our website should be updated within a week or so to allow for membership payments to be made online.  Please check [...]]]>

President’s Notes              September 2009

Dear Members,

Welcome Back!  Thank you to all who attended our first meeting on September 14th.  There are some new and exciting ideas.

First, our website should be updated within a week or so to allow for membership payments to be made online.  Please check within the next few weeks and make sure you sign up for this year’s membership.

The committee chairwomen are working diligently on their particular events.  The dance committee needs assistance with obtaining chaperones.  If someone would be willing to simply make some calls using the Middle School Directory and getting the parents lined up – that would be an immense help. Please contact Diane Daly or Diane Malloy if you can help in any way.

At this time there has been no one willing to organize the wine tasting.  Thus, there will most likely not be a WT event this year.  However, Karin Gilmartin is working on a potential new “night out” which we will keep you informed on as things progress (stay tuned).

We have attached a list of the dates of the events which have been scheduled so far this year.  We still need a hostess for our February meeting.  Thank you to: Anna Brown for hosting our upcoming Newcomers Meeting, Cheri Farley for hosting our holiday ornament and cookie swap, and to Pat Bigger for hosting the April meeting.

I know there is always a sense of “pressure” to outperform each year with fundraising.  I would like to thank everyone for the amazing results we had last year, but please let’s all just do what we do best.  Let’s have fun, promote the Norwellian spirit and help as many families and individuals as we can!  I truly thank you all for your help and support.

Please come to our annual Newcomer’s Meeting to be held on Wednesday night, October 14th at 7:30pm at the home of Anna Brown at Oct

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me any time.

Warmest Regards,

Nancy L. Bailey             Karin Gilmartin                    Karen Reynolds
President                      Vice President                    Vice President
781-987-1266              781-659-4876                     781-924-1897
Nancy.bailey@ rocklandtrust.com
Karingilmartin@rsmi.com
kmrseattle@yahoo.com

Membership Update

Another year for the NWC has begun so please send this year’s membership dues of $30 to Jessica Chase (30 Wildcat Lane).  Your quick response will make her job easier to compile the current members for the printing of the 2009-2010 Yearbook.

Next Meeting – New Members Meeting

Our next meeting is our annual New Members Meeting – please bring a friend or two along so they can learn about the Women’s Club.  The meeting is Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30pm at the home of Anna Brown, 52 Bay Path Lane.  RSVP to Ellen Allen (ellenrob@comcast.net or 659-8120)   and let her know if you will be bringing an appetizer or wine.

Publicity

Members are welcome to submit items for publication to Patti Nelson, marshman59@aol.com or781-659-6620 for the Norwell Mariner, a minimum of two weeks prior to the publication coming out on Thursday. Please indicate if you would like to run the announcement/item just that once or several times leading up to the event (I can usually tell by what it is). Should you want something to be included on the cable channel, please do the same. For other publications (e.g. Patriot Ledger), include the appropriate email address for submission.

Halloween Party/Parade

Our annual Halloween Fun Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 24th from 10-12noon at the Middles School.  The committee is still looking for volunteers to help the day of the event as well as volunteers to bake for the event.  Please contact Sara Burns (charlestown48@comcast.net) or Sarah McDonald (sarahkmac@gmail.com) if you are able to assist in any way.  The day will be a fun day of food, crafts and of course a costume parade.

Youth Dances

The first youth dance is scheduled for September 20th from 7:30 to 10:00 pm. Please contact either Diane Daly at diane.daly@comcast.net or Dianne Malloy at dimalloy@yahoo.com to chaperone this dance or to sign up for a future dance. The dances remain one of the club’s major fundraisers, and much help is needed for their success. Please also encourage your friends who have 7^th and 8^th graders that their help is always welcome. Future dance dates are October 9^th and November 20^th.   Thanks in advance for your help!

Turkey Trot 5K Walk/Run-November 15, 2009

The 4th annual Norwell Women’s Club Turkey Trot 5K run/walk will be November 15, 2009 at 10:00am, rain or shine, at the Norwell High School.  We need volunteers to help secure sponsorship, organize volunteers on race day, help with advertising, pre-race pick-up, race day registration, food and entertainment.  The entry form and online registration will soon be available on the Women’s Club website, www.norwellwomensclub.org.  In addition, if you or someone you know would be interested in sponsoring the event pass their name and information along.  There are different levels of sponsorship: $100 = company name listed on the back of the t-shirt given to the participants; $250 or more = your name and logo on t-shirt; $500 or more your name and logo will appear in a larger font on t-shirt.  In addition to monetary contributions, we are looking for donations for food/beverages and items that can be included in the goodie bags handed out to participants.  I have already contacted Extreme Pita, Bay State Physical Therapy, and the Boston Running Co. in Derby.  We raised more than $8000 last year and I hope to achieve the same success this year.  We encourage every member of the Women’s Club and their family and friends to join us in running or walking the Turkey Trot.  If anyone would like to help with the event please contact the race coordinator Jill Donelan at jillmarie.donelan@gmail.com.

Norwell Knoll

It has been a tradition for many years for members of the Norwell Women’s Club to provide snacks on the first Monday morning of each month to the residents of the Norwell Knoll for a coffee social. Please contact Micci Fitzgibbons (miccifitz@aol.com) or call her at 659-5972) if you would like to buy baked goods for the Norwell Knoll (we are no longer able to bake from our homes due to food permit issues).  The address is 329 Washington St. and the food can be left on a table in the first room on the left as you enter the building.

The Closet

We are no longer accepting summer clothing. We will be having our cleanout the first week in October. Please do not start bringing winter clothing until the second week of October after the clean out. Please make sure that the clothing and shoes that you bring to the closet are not stained nor have holes in them. If you wouldn’t wear it they probably won’t either. Thank you for all of your donations; the people who receive them are very grateful. If you would like to help out please email Micci Fitzgibbons (miccifitz@aol.com) or Chris Gillis (seagirley@aol.com).

Wine Tasting

At this time there has been no one willing to organize the wine tasting.  Thus, there will most likely not be a WT event this year.  However, Karin Gilmartin is working on a potential new “night out” which we will keep you informed on as things progress (stay tuned).

Fashion Show

The kick-off planning meeting for this year’s fashion show is Thursday, October 1, at 7:00pm at Heather Creel’s home, 35 Judges Hill Drive.  All are welcome to attend and share ideas.  Food, drink, and childcare provided.  Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 8, 2010 for the big show at Indian Pond Country Club!