The Women's Club of Norwell

May Chatter

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 00:22:41 +0000

President’s Notes May 2010

Dear Members,

Our meeting last Monday involved a great discussion about our donations. This year the Club raised over $25,000!! Karen Reynolds and her committee reviewed all the requests this year and compared that to prior year donations. They all put a thought and work into this process – and we truly appreciate it.

The scholarship committee, chaired by Pat Bigger, has decided on the five scholarship recipients. The announcement of the recipients will be made on June 4^th at the awards ceremony at the High School.

There remain openings in the Boards and Committees for next year. We have found chairwomen for the dances, wine tasting, egg hunt (a new committee), yearbook, and senior luncheon. We still need a President, President-Elect, Publicity and for the Bowling Fun Night (this event will not take place unless someone organizes it). Many people are willing to help on each committee, but we need someone to organize the groups.

Although the Club continues to be a success and continues to donate to worthwhile causes and needs in our neighborhoods – we need help. We run several fun family events every year and they are treasured within our community. We have a few new members who have immediately stepped up to get involved in our events – but we need more of our membership to find time to get involved in at least ONE event/committee. Please give it some thought.

The yearend dinner has been set for June 15^th at Sally Schiller’s home at 150 Lincoln Street at 7 pm. This year will have a more relaxed atmosphere and we hope that many will attend. Since this event will be catered, we need everyone who wishes to attend to buy a ticket on line or mail a $25 check to Sally Schiller to help pay for the event. It will be a fun night to celebrate the success of the club and kick off the summer! I look forward to seeing everyone there!

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

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Year-End Dinner

The year end dinner is coming soon! WE NEED ALL RSVPS BY 6/1 for the catering deadline, don’t delay, please sign up today!

When: Tuesday June 15th

Time: 7:00 pm

Where: Sally Schiller’s house, 150 Lincoln Street

RSVP BY 6/1: online – www.norwellwomensclub.org or you can send a check made out to The Norwell Women’s Club for $25 to Sally Schiller @ 150 Lincoln Street.

We are going to keep it casual and local this year! It is going to be a partial potluck. After you register, we will assign you either an appetizer, dessert, or bottle of wine and then the dinner portion will be catered. We hope to see you all there! Please email Melanie (meljo_bc95@msn.com) or Sally (kschill@comcast.net) with any questions.

Seeking Volunteers to Join Turkey Trot Committee

It’s never too early to start planning. In order to make this year’s Turkey Trot a success, we need your help. Please consider volunteering to assist with sponsorship, advertising, registration or race day logistics. If you have volunteered in the past or have participated in the run/walk you know this is a fun community event that attracts people of all ages. Please help make this year a memorable one. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more, please contact the race coordinator Jill Donelan jillmarie.donelan@gmail.com. In addition, if you or someone you know would be interested in sponsoring the event pass their name and information along. We are looking for monetary contributions, goods, and/or services.

Donations Committee
See below for the final NWC donations for the 2009 – 2010 year.
Descriptions
Worksheets

Click below to see the final 2009-2010 budget
Year End Budget

Click below to see the latest Boards & committees for 2010-2011

Boards & Committees

April Chatter

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:24:03 +0000

President’s Notes April 2010

Dear Members,

A big “Thank You” to Pat Bigger for hosting our April meeting, and thank you to Karin Gilmartin for filling in for me and running the meeting. Several important items were discussed.

The recap of the Bunny Breakfast showed the event earned a whopping $1,081! This exceeded the budgeted amount of $800 – thank you for all the hard work put into the organization by both Jessica Chase and Sara McCullough. The Norwell Recreation Department held their final Egg Hunt right after the breakfast. At this last meeting there was much discussion about whether or not the NWC should continue this tradition of the Egg Hunt. There seems to be a consensus that we should continue this fun and community oriented event. As with any event, however, WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! We need someone to sign up to chair a committee for the breakfast, and another to chair a committee for the egg hunt. It seems that the community loves the event – but we need everyone to help out. Please let me, or one of the Board Members, know if you would be willing to chair these wonderful events.

The recap of the Fashion Show was preliminary due to the fact the meeting took place only two business days after the Show. It was an amazing night – I hope everyone was able to make it. Thank you so much to Heather Creel and her committee members who worked tirelessly to make this event a night to remember! It was not only a large fundraiser for our club but also a different, fun, stylish and enjoyable evening. We will have the final figures soon to discuss with our donations committee and membership.

Our donations committee, head by Karen Reynolds will be meeting soon to discuss a direction for the funds we have raised this year. Please make sure any requests for donations have been submitted. Pat Bigger will also be meeting soon with her scholarship committee to make decisions on the recipients of the NWC awards.

Our year is wrapping up and we need to focus on next year. The thought has been introduced to perhaps have one of the large events each year – so as to not burn out our supporters (both financially and the volunteers). Perhaps we should re-introduce the wine tasting next year and take a break from the fashion show? No year’s schedule is cast in stone – please consider volunteering and heading up a new event, or taking on one of the traditional ones. It is very rewarding being a volunteer and giving of your time and energy to support the wonderful causes the NWC has supported for years.

The May meeting is scheduled for Monday night, May 17^th at the Norwell Middle School at 7:30 pm. Please join us for this final meeting to discuss our donations for the year and our plan for next year.

Our year-end dinner has also been scheduled. Sally Schiller will host the event on June 15^th at 7:00pm at her home at 150 Lincoln Street, Norwell. Please go on-line and register for this night. The cost is $25/pp and can be paid either on-line or by mailing a check payable to the Norwell Women’s Club to Sally Schiller at her address above. The night will be fun and casual – please come and wrap up another productive fundraising year!

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

Membership Update
If you would like to join the Norwell Women’s Club, please join on line or send your check for $30 to Jessica Chase (30 Wildcat Lane).

Next Meeting
Our next meeting will be on May 17th at the Middle School at 7:30 pm. Please join us for this final meeting to discuss our donations for the year and our plan for next year.

Youth Dances
The next Middle School dance is on May 21st from 7:30 – 10:00 pm at the Town Hall. Please contact Diane Daly at diane.daly@comcast.net or Dianne Malloy at dimalloy@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!

Year-End Dinner
Sally Schiller will host the year-end dinner on June 15^th at 7:00pm at her home at 150 Lincoln Street, Norwell. Please go on-line and register for this night. The cost is $25/pp and can be paid either on-line or by mailing a check payable to the Norwell Women’s Club to Sally Schiller at her address above. The night will be fun and casual – please come and wrap up another productive fundraising year!

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 on May 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th and June 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th. The Closet is located at the Town Hall 3rd floor and is open on Thursdays from 2 – 3:30. Please contact Micci Fitzgibbons (miccifitz@aol.com) or Chris Gillis (seagirley@aol.com) to sign up.

These items were requested:

towels,pots & pans, strainer, mens sneakers size 11, 2 analog comcast boxes

We are putting out spring and summer clothes now, so please no more winter clothes.

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.

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.

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

June:
6/15 Year End Dinner at Sally Schiller’s home 7:00 pm

Year End Dinner

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:33:04 +0000

Title: Year End Dinner
Location: Sally Schiller’s Home
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2010-06-15

When: Tuesday, June 15^th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Sally Schiller’s home, 150 Lincoln Street, Norwell

Put the date in your calendars and sign up today! We are going to keep it casual and local this year! It is going to be a partial potluck. After you register, we will assign you either an appetizer, dessert, or bottle of wine and then the dinner portion will be catered. We hope to see you all there! Please email Melanie (meljo_bc95@msn.com) or Sally (kschill@comcast.net) with any questions.

Mar Chatter

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:27:48 +0000

President’s Notes March 20

Dear Members,

Thank you to those few that made it to the March business meeting. It was a terribly rainy night and I know several people were involved in bailing out their basements.

A few very important dates are coming up with the Bunny Breakfast scheduled for Saturday morning, March 27^th at 8:30 am at the Norwell Middle School cafeteria; as well as the Annual Fashion Show on Thursday, April 8^th at 6:30pm at Indian Pond Country Club. Both events are great community events and I urge everyone to participate. I know the breakfast is probably more centered on the young children, but please contact Jessica Chase if you can help with set-up, baking, working or clean-up.

We all need to get out for a fun ladies night at the Fashion Show! This year’s event sounds even more elaborate and glamorous than last year’s huge success. Tickets are on sale on our website and there are a limited amount of schwag bags with many goodies inside – so buy your ticket early! Don’t forget that the cost of the ticket increases after April 1^st and no tickets are being sold at the door. This is even more incentive to get on-line now!

The role of the President remains open 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 April meeting is scheduled for Monday night, April 12^th at the home of Pat Bigger, 2 Loring Drive at 7:30 pm. Please contact Pat at Tpbigger@aol.com to let her know if you will be bringing appetizer, dessert or beverage.

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

Warmest Regards,

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
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 at dimalloy@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

The big show is only a couple of weeks away! Tickets are selling fast. Front Row Seats are sold out as are all of the ads. Hurry to get your ticket: the first 300 tickets get the incredible Schwag Bag, and you can take advantage of special pricing before April 1!

The stars will be out in Kingston at Indian Pond Country Club on Thursday, April 8. Walk the red carpet, smile for the paparazzi, have your photo taken with J.Lo and other “faux celebrities” who may look a bit familiar! We have many surprises in store and you won’t believe what’s in the silent auction! Attire is “Hollywood” so that can mean anything from a fancy long gown to jeans and a fashion tee. Just have fun with it! We are all stars on this night!

Go on-line at www.norwellwomensclub.org and tell all your friends too!

For more information, contact Heather at creel35@comcast.net. See you in Hollywood!

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).

Year End Dinner

When: Tuesday, June 15^th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Where: Sally Schiller’s home, 150 Lincoln Street, Norwell

We are in the process of planning the details of the year end dinner, but wanted to at least pass along the date, time and place so that you can be sure to put it on your calendars. Sally has graciously offered to hold it at her home so we are going to keep it casual and local this year! It is going to be a partial potluck! We are going to ask members to bring an appetizer, dessert or bottle of wine and then have the dinner portion catered. “Tickets” will be on sale in April and can be purchased on the Norwell Women’s Club website. The price is yet to be determined but will be very reasonable. We hope to see you all there! Please call or email Melanie (meljo_bc95@msn.com) or Sally (kschill@comcast.net) with any questions.

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.

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

June:
6/15 Year End Dinner at Sally Schiller’s home 7:00 pm

NWC Spring Fashion Show

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:08:27 +0000

Photos of the FASHION SHOW [HERE]

Title: NWC Spring Fashion Show
Location: Indian Pond Country Club
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Date: 2010-04-08

GET listing of Silent Auction Items [here]

First 300 tickets only get a fabulous Schwag bag

UPDATE:

The big show is only a couple of weeks away! Tickets are selling fast. Front Row Seats are sold out as are all of the ads. Hurry to get your ticket: the first 300 tickets get the incredible Schwag Bag, and you can take advantage of special pricing before April 1!

We have many surprises in store and you won’t believe what’s in the silent auction!

Attire is “Hollywood” so that can mean anything from a fancy long gown to jeans and a fashion tee. Just have fun with it! We are all stars on this night!

Participating Stores:

1. Lyn Evans for Potpourri
2. The Clothes Line
3. Chel Bella
4. Crossing Main
5. In the Pink
6. Franny P Boutique
7. Eileen Fisher
8. Karen Warren
9. Pink Tulip
10. Natale’s
11. Bo Line

[See/print flyer]

Interested in having an ad in the program? “Purchase Ad in Program Book”
1/3 page $75,
1/2 page $150,
full page $200,
front inside cover $400,
back inside cover $300,
back cover $600.
Dimensions: all adds are 4 ½ inches wide, 1/3 page is 2.5 inches tall, ½ page is 3.5 inches tall, full page is 7.5 inches tall. Send pdf file to bawabe@verizon.net. Space is limited

Feb Chatter

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:53:24 +0000

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

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
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.

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

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

Jan Chatter

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:40:32 +0000

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_

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

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