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Batavia Business and Professional Women's Club Newsletter Archive 2005 NEWSWORTHY NOTES Welcome to new member Deborah Naybor. April 16, 2005 is our big community service project "Celebrate Working Women". This event will be held at the Batavia City Centre and we will be spilling out into the mall area. We will be co-sponsored for the event by the YWCA. (Great news!!) We have received a lot of press on this event, but word of mouth always helps. We would like to see a large turnout for the day. If you plan on attending on the 16 th please let Brenda Emens know. We are working on nametags for members for that day (Including years of service to the club) Please collect your name tag from our table, located under the stairway of the City Centre. If you have signed up to help that day, the signup sheet will also be located at the table. We will have several of our own members represented that day at spaces of there own and hope to have all members participate in some way. We are suggesting using the main entrance to the City Centre or the mall entrance nearest Wendy's. The spaces for businesses will be in the corridor from the mall entrance nearest Wendy's down through to the Palace of Sweets. We have 40 spaces signed up for the day. The panel discussion and guest speaker will appear on the second floor of the City Centre. There is an elevator available to reach the second floor located near the stairs. The bathrooms are located on the second floor of the City Centre. The mall bathrooms will be available but, they may be busy due to dance photos taking place on the mall stage. Many of the spaces will have giveaways and door prizes to sign up for. I have heard about some of these and there are going to be a lot of nice giveaways. The panel discussion is at 11:00 AM, with our guest speaker Kathy Balus, Founder and President of Pioneer Credit Recovery, Inc. appearing at 1:00 PM. MAY 2005 The May 5, 2005 dinner meeting will be held at the Batavia Fire Hall, located on Lewiston Road. The meal will be stuffed chicken breast at a cost of $9.00. The speaker for the evening will be Diane Cox a Pilates instructor. Please call Rita at 343-6650 by April 29 th for reservations. JUNE 2005The June 2, 2005 meeting is being held at the Batavia Party House on Route 5 in Batavia. Dinner will be a stuffed chicken breast, German blend vegetables, Magara potatoes and chocolate mousse for dessert at a cost of $14.00. June is our annual Scholarship Award Dinner. Women of the Year will also be announced as well as our Service Donations. For reservations call Penny at 762-8954 by May 27th.
UPCOMING EVENTSGenesee Cancer Assistance "Festival of Hope" at Batavia Downs on June 3 rd . If you are interested in walking or helping out, call Dorothy at 343-5616. Anyone that is interested in posting upcoming events that you think your fellow club members might be interested in attending or participating in please let me know (343-5095).
Welcome to our newest member Wendy Antinore.
OUR MOVIE THEME AUCTION WAS A BIG SUCCESS!!!!!. We made almost $5,000.00 an increase of over $700.00 from last year. A big THANK YOU to ALL of the members. Your time and contributions to this event make it possible. We will be taking ideas for themes for 2005 and voting in November. Please remember your food donations for the Christmas families that you signed up for in October. If you didn't sign-up and would still like to donate, a monetary donation is always acceptable. Please see Carol Houseknecht at the November meeting. Also see Carol for the sign-up sheets for toys and other items for the Christmas families for the December meeting. Anyone interested in bringing an article of clothing to have the club's logo embroidered on it can do so at the November meeting. Please tag your clothing with your name. We can have the logo on tee-shirts, sweatshirts, denim shirts, or jackets at a cost of $15. We also can order navy blue tote bags from LP Graphics to have the logo on, these are at a cost of $20.95 + tax. See Janice at the meeting. I will get the items to Leroy and get them back to you in December. If you wish to take them to Leroy, you can do so at any time.
Again, please remember your food donations for our Christmas families. DECEMBER 2004
Again, please remember your donations for our Christmas families. UPCOMING EVENTS November 1, 2004 - D & R Depot will donate 10% of the day's total receipts to Crossroads House. December 13, 2004 - D & R Depot will donate 10% of the day's total receipts to Genesee Cancer Assistance. Anyone that is interested in posting upcoming events that you think your fellow club members might be interested in attending or participating in please let me know (343-5095). 2004 Welcome to our newest member Louise Hayford.
Anyone interested in bringing an article of clothing to have the club's logo embroidered on it can do so at the September meeting. Please tag your clothing with your name. We can have the logo on tee-shirts, sweatshirts, denim shirts, or jackets at a cost of $15. We also can order navy blue tote bags from LP Graphics to have the logo on, these are at a cost of $20.95 + tax. Checks can be made payable to LP Graphics. See Janice at the meeting. I will get the items to Leroy and get them back to you in October. If you wish to take them to Leroy, you can do so at any time.
Highlights of our annual auction include a Grand Prize drawing . Our Chinese Auction portion has gift certificates from area restaurants, and many local business(hair, car care, gifts shops). There is something for everyone. Our "live" portion of the auction also has numerous items, (personal care items, and gifts for the men in your life, craft items, things for the little ones, and much more!) 50/50 tickets will also be for sale the night of the auction. Pre-Sale tickets will be available for the October Auction. Anyone that wishes to bring donations they have collected from merchants can do so at the September meeting. If you are unable to attend the September meeting and wish to make a donation without purchasing an item for the auction, please see Janice Ireland. We would like each member to donate an item in value of $15 to $20. Handcrafted items, jams, jellies and pickles are always welcome additions. We plan to tag items donated by members with their name. It is important to let everyone know, especially our guests, how much support we get from our membership in this group effort. It would be great if we could get as many donations as possible before the night of the auction. Please see Janice Ireland, Judy Shedlock, Lyn Distaffen, Tammy Schmidt or Judy Zehler with these items. Judy Zehler is in taking care of reservations this year. When calling in reservations and you wish to bring a guest, please mention this and we will be sure they have reserved seating with you. Last year we had 125 people in attendance and hope to reach 175 this year. Any tickets purchased in advance will speed you along at the door. This year we plan to have one sign-up sheet for the November meeting. It's to difficult to keep track of so many with everything that is going on that evening. You may be asked at the door if you will be attending in November. Also, please watch for the sign-up sheets for the food donations for our Christmas families.
August 14th - Local 168-39 of Angelica Textile Services presents the "Largest" Yard Sale in Batavia's History, Clor's Chicken BBQ, Give Aways, activities for Children, Williams Park, Route 33, Batavia, 10AM until?? ---Drop off location to be announced or contact Crossroads House. Sept 2nd - Olive Garden Spaghetti Dinner at the First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main Street, Batavia, $7.00 per dinner. 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM seatings. To benefit Crossroads House. Sept 11th - Mystery Dinner Theater at Bohn's to benefit Genesee Cancer Assistance. Cost is $30. Please call Dorothy at 343-5616 for tickets. Anyone that is interested in posting upcoming events that you think your fellow club members might be interested in attending or participating in please let me know (343-5095). Welcome to the following new member: Jacquelin Deatcher NEWSWORTHY NOTES Pizza Hut invites you to come out and support the Batavia Business and Professional Women's Club on Monday, May 17th. Pizza Hut will donate 20% of your purchase on the "Fun"draiser Night to us!!! Please see the enclosed flyer. This offer is good also on Delivery(in area), carry out or dine in. Also can be used at lunch time. Just fill out and return at time of purchase. Hope to see you there. For those of you that have not voted on disbursements of donations and "Women of the Year", you will find a ballot enclosed. Please fill out and return to Rita Tresco by May 15th. The Retirees of the Batavia Business and Professional Women's Club will resume get togethers the Tuesday following the dinner meeting, beginning May 11th. This is a social get together for all members of the club who consider themselves retired. The location will decided from month to month. Call Betty Leslie(591-2391) or Brenda Emens(343-1543) for the location of the current luncheon. Join them for a fun time. JUNE 2004 The June 3rd meeting of the Batavia Business and Professional Women's Club will be held at St. Peters Church in LeRoy. The church is located on Lake Street, in LeRoy, turn left at the light and it is on the right hand side before the tracks. A Stuffed Pork Chop dinner will be served at a cost of $14.00. Dinner will also include carrots, garlic mashed potatoes, pasta and dessert. Please notify Kathy Hartwig at 343-0867(home) or 344-2042 ext. 235(work) or Donna Roche at 343-5563 with reservations by May 28th. Our scholarships will be awarded and the Women of the Year award will be presented that evening, along with the installation of officers. May 21st- "Melodies of Spring" is the theme for Quota International of Batavia fundraiser. It will be held Friday, May 21st, 2004 at Bohn's Restaurant. Social hour 6-7PM. Roast Sirloin of Beef dinner at 7PM. Cost is $25.00 per person. Entertainment, theme baskets, 50-50 drawing. Proceeds to benefit the updated newborn hearing screener at UMMC. June 4th - Festival of Hope at the Batavia Downs to Benefit Genesee Cancer Assistance. Come out and join them. Walkers registration at 5PM. Also $10 tickets available on a 4-wheeler and 3 money prizes to be drawn at the Festival. Please call Dorothy at 343-5616 for more information or if interested in volunteering. Sept 11th - Mystery Dinner Theater at Bohn's to benefit Genesee Cancer Assistance. Cost is $30. Please call Dorothy at 343-5616 for tickets. Also, anyone interested in volunteering at the concession stand at Darien Lake Concerts for Crossroads House, please call 343-3892. Welcome to the following new members: Coleen Czechowski, Marilyn Goodberlet, Catherine Johnston, Kim Kipfer, Joan Post, Jean Randaccio, and Kathryn Seymour. NEWSWORTHY NOTES It was voted on at the February business meeting that five awards of $250 each shall be given to service organizations this year. Ballots for these awards will be circulated at the March - May meetings. Awards to be announced at our June Business meeting. Also the Women of the Year ballots will be circulated and announced in June. Monthly Committee sign-ups, Standing Committee sign-ups and (believe it or not) Auction sign-ups will also be circulated. We have had some wonderful ideas for the October Auction already and with the "Movie Theme" it promises to be a great time. MARCH 2004 The March 4th meeting of the Batavia Business and Professional Women's Club will be held at Bohn's restaurant in Batavia. A Corned Beef or Chicken Dinner will be served at a cost of $14.00. Please notify Judy Zehler at 344-0292 with reservations and dinner choice by February 27th. Marion Radley of "Anything Your Heart Desires" will be our guest speaker for the evening. Marion will share how she got started in business. APRIL 2004 The April 1st meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn of Batavia. There will be a Ham dinner at a cost of $12.00 served. For reservations please contact Brenda Emens at 343-1543 or Colleen Smith at 343-3906 by March 26th. Joan Post, one of new members, will be our speaker
for the evening. Joan will share her thoughts on diversity of culture
and travel. She will highlight some of her experiences while traveling
abroad. The May 6th meeting of the Batavia Business and Professional Women will be held at the Batavia Country Club, 7909 Batavia Byron Road, Batavia. We will be honoring "Mothers", have prizes and our guest speaker will give a presentation on "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome". The cost of the meal will be $14, and will be a buffet, which includes: Fruit Cup, Chef Salad, Baked Chicken, Rigatoni with Sauce, Vegetables, Fruit, Mashed Potato, Rolls and Butter, Coffer, Tea, and Cake for dessert. Reservations can be made at the April meeting, or by calling Betty Russo at 343-1362, or Mary Spaulding 344-2042 ext 221. Deadline for reservations is April 30th. Hope to see you all there! The May Monthly Meeting Committee.
February 28th - Clor's Chicken BBQ to Benefit Crossroads House, Bank of Castile, 408 E. Main St., Batavia. 3PM until sold out. Pre-sale BBQ's must be picked up by 4PM. Tickets $6.50. February 29th - Euchre Tournament to benefit Crossroads House, St. Nick's Social Club, Swan St., Batavia. Registration Noon- Game 1PM Entry Fee: $20.00 per player. March 8th- Charity Choo-Choo @ D & R Depot. Eat at D & R Depot Restaurant on Rt. 19 in Leroy. 10% of sales will be donated to Crossroads House. March 20th - Hogs with a Heart Auction- Hogs now available at Stan's Harley Davidson, Saile Drive, Batavia. Proceeds benefit Crossroads House. April 23rd - Terry Buchwald as ELVIS at the Leroy Theater to benefit Genesee Cancer Assistance. For more information or tickets call Dorothy at 343-5616. May 1st - Crossroads presents "Music through the Decades" 7PM @ City Church, Main St., Batavia. A musical revue starting with the Big Band era. Pre-sale tickets $11.00 or $13 at the door. Starring, Bart Dentino & Kevin Huber, Connie Deming, Batavia Big Band, Ghost Riders, Drum & Bugel, Chemene Williams and more. Have dinner at TF Brown's before the show, 10% goes to Crossroads House. See Liz Weber for tickets. Liz also has tickets for a One Week Vacation at Playa Del Sol in Holmes Beach, Florida - includes 2bdrm/2bath condo plus $300 gift certificate towards airfare. To be drawn that evening. May 8th - Fabulous Females Luncheon at GCC -Benefit the YWCA. Anyone interested in attending, please let me know(343-5095). May 21st- "Melodies of Spring" is the theme for Quota International of Batavia fundraiser. It will be held Friday, May 21st, 2004 at Bohn's Restaurant. Social hour 6-7PM. Roast Sirloin of Beef dinner at 7PM. Cost is $25.00 per person. Entertainment, theme baskets, 50-50 drawing. Proceeds to benefit the updated newborn hearing screener at UMMC. June 4th - Festival of Hope at the Batavia Downs to Benefit Genesee Cancer Assistance. Come out and join them. Walkers registration at 5PM. Also $10 tickets available on a 4-wheeler and 3 money prizes to be drawn at the Festival. Please call Dorothy at 343-5616 for more information or if interested in volunteering. Anyone interested in sharing anything for the newsletter. Call 343-5095 or let me know at the meeting. Thanks, Janice 2003 NEWSWORTHY NOTES The retirees had a delightful lunch at Joe Sundae's
in Attica on May 13th. The next lunch will be in the same place
on June 17. Note the date change from the second Tuesday.
Betty Leslie appreciates a call so she knows how many people to
plan for. Please let her know by calling 591-2391.
Jump to: September | October | November Please save the date of July 21, 2003 for a picnic at Janice Ireland's house, 3726 Pike Road, Batavia after 5:00. This picnic is my way of thanking you in advance for your work on the October Auction Committee. We will be setting dates to work on committees that need to have their work completed before the auction (ticket cutting, basket filling, centerpiece and favors). Talking over any new ideas and handing out flyers and letters to those collecting gifts. A dish to pass is welcomed but not a necessity. This is a great way to meet fellow club members. Everyone is welcome. If you need directions give me a call at 343-5095.
The June meeting of the Batavia Business and Professional Women's Club was held at the First Baptist Church, 306 East Main Street, Batavia. The following were installed as officers: Janice Ireland, president; Rita Nan Tresco, vice president; Karen Vinagre, secretary; Kati Manne, treasurer; Tammy Schmidt, Bonnie Reigle, Patricia Abrams and Sharon Bork, board members.
By your vote the four organizations to receive a $200 donation are: Alzeimers Association, Crossroads House, Genesee Cancer Assistance and Home Care and Hospice. The following were awarded scholarships: Bethany Freeman is a senior attending Pavilion Central School. Bethany is planning to attend Monroe Community College for Medical Technology. Bethany has received the Colorguard Longevity Award and School to Work Award. She has also participated in honor chorus, all county chorus, Health Careers Academy, been colorguard captain and on the mastery honor roll. Bethany has participated in the National Vocational Technical Honor Society, Health Careers Academy, math competition, audiovisual Club, solo festival, musical, Genesee County Junior Miss, and has held the office of Senior class treasurer. She has also invested her time in the Byron Dig, Cystic Fibrosis Walk and Make a Difference Day. Abigail Hempfling is a senior attending LeRoy High School. Abigail will be attending Cortland College for Communications, theater or journalism. Abigail received a gold medal "Summa Cum Laude" in the National Latin Exam. She has also maintained high honor roll and been placed on Who's Who Among American Students. Abigail has participated in cheerleading, soccer, band, marching band, and chorus. She has also been involved with a musical, the Brainstormers team and been yearbook photographer. Outside the classroom, Abigail has been active as a peer counselor, Sunday school assistant teacher and has participated in nursing home visits, church youth group and church dance team. Loretta Muntz is an Oakfield-Alabama Central High school senior who is planning to attend Brockport Community College for nursing. Loretta's honors and awards include, perfect attendance, highest average in french, honor roll, top ten, National Honor Roll, Business First Publication, Who's Who Among American High School Students, Youth Recognition Award, Clarkson Leadership Award and various sports awards. Loretta is active in swimming and tennis. She has participated in French Club, the Math team, Science Olympiad, Advanced Placement Biology, yearbook, peer-tutoring, reach out, dollars for scholars phone-a-thon and the National Honor Society's garbage pick ups. She has also been a modified swim team aide and a sixth grade swim camp director along with participation with People to People as a Sports Ambassador and involved with the American Red Cross learn to swim program. Kristin Squires is a senior attending LeRoy High School and is planning to attend SUNY Geneseo for Elementary Education. Kristin has received honors and awards in LCAA All-Star for basketball, Exceptional Senior Basketball game, Who's Who National Honor Society, Junior Miss Contestant, Top Ten, Basketball and Junior Varsity Soccer Captain, all county band and the US Achievement Academy for History and Government. Kristin is active in Varsity Basketball, soccer, track, literacy club, marching band, chorus, and has participated in the pit orchestra for a musical. She is also active as a peer counselor, and been a member of the yearbook staff. Kristin has held the office of class secretary and attended College Today at GCC for High School Students. Kristin has also invested her time as a high school helper in a kindergarten classroom, and been involved in church activities, such as, bingo, lawn fete and being a lector. She is also anticipating her involvement this summer as a Soccer Coach for under 6 age group. From Notre Dame, scholarship winner John Oehler and from Alexander Central, Gretchen Apps, are studying in the Health Careers Academy at Genesee Valley BOCES and are being recognized for their outstanding ability.Christy Allen has won the Mature women scholarship and is attending Genesee Community College. Christy is studying in Liberal Arts and Teacher transfer.
The first meeting of the 2003-2004 year is being held, Thursday, September 4th, at the First Baptist Church, 306 East Main Street, Batavia. Social time starts at 6pm with a Roast Pork Loin Dinner following at 6:30pm. The cost of the dinner is $8. The Trinity Children's Bell Choir from the Trinity Methodist Church in Attica will be our program for the evening. For reservations call Colleen Smith at 343-3906 or Carol Rowcliffe at 343-3457 before August 28th. The September Committee is comprised again this year of the Batavia Business and Professional Women's Clubs retirees. This group meets the second Tuesday of each month from April to November. The retirees get together for lunch and conversation. Any retiree is invited to attend. Reminder- Last years Secret Pals need to be disclosed at the September Meeting. Also, this years Secret Pals will be selected at the September meeting. Please see Judy Zehler at the September meeting for Secret Pals sign-up sheets. Pre-Sale tickets will be available for the October
Auction. Anyone that wishes to bring donations they have collected
from merchants can do so at the September meeting. If you are unable
to attend the September meeting and wish to make a donation without
purchasing an item for the auction, please see Janice Ireland. We
would like each member to donate an item in value of $15 to $20.
Handcrafted items, jams, jellies and pickles are always welcome
additions. This year we plan to tag items donated by members with
their name. It is important to let everyone know, especially our
guests, how much support we get from our membership in this group
effort. Please see Janice Ireland, Judy Shedlock or Lyn Distaffen
with these items. The fall Dinner and Auction is being held October 2, 2003 at the Batavia Party House. Doors open at 5:30pm. This year the auction is going to have a Mardi Gras theme. We encourage everyone to participate. We will have party packets available for sale the evening of the Auction and a few surprises. The cost of the dinner will be $15.00, which will includes, Baked Ham w/pineapple, fruit cup, salad, potatoes, vegetables and chocolate brownie. Included in the cost of your dinner ticket is a chance on our centerpiece raffle and 5 free tickets for our Chinese auction. Reservations can be made by calling Janice at 343-5095 by September 26, 2003. Highlights of our annual auction include a Grand Prize drawing . Our Chinese Auction portion has gift certificates from area restaurants, and many local business(hair, car care, gifts shops). There is something for everyone. Our "live" portion of the auction also has numerous items, (personal care items, and gifts for the men in your life, craft items, things for the little ones, and much more!) 50/50 tickets will also be for sale the night of the auction. Members please remember your donated item for the evening. When calling in reservations and you wish to bring a guest, please mention this and we will be sure they have reserved seating with you. The November meeting will be held at Bohn's restaurant in Batavia. There will be a turkey dinner with salad, potato, vegetable and dessert at a cost of $13.00. The program for the evening will be a "Pamper Yourself Night" presented by the professionals from Oasis. After all our hard work on the auction we need a night of relaxation. Please remember that November is also membership month. We encourage everyone to bring a perspective member. For reservations please call Janice Ireland at 343-5095 by October 31st. Information on the Cookie Auction in December to follow in the November Bulletin. NEWSWORTHY NOTES Congratulations to Judy Kryman-Shedlock our Women of the Year. Judy was presented this award at our June dinner meeting. Thanks for all your hard work. SEPTEMBER The first meeting of the 2003-2004 year is being held, Thursday, September 4th, at the First Baptist Church, 306 East Main Street, Batavia. Social time starts at 6pm with a Roast Pork Loin Dinner following at 6:30pm. The cost of the dinner is $8. The Trinity Children's Bell Choir from the Trinity Methodist Church in Attica will be our program for the evening. For reservations call Colleen Smith at 343-3906 or Carol Rowcliffe at 343-3457 before August 28th. The September Committee is comprised again this year of the Batavia Business and Professional Women's Clubs retirees. This group meets the second Tuesday of each month from April to November. The retirees get together for lunch and conversation. Any retiree is invited to attend. Reminder- Last years Secret Pals need to be disclosed at the September Meeting. Also, this years Secret Pals will be selected at the September meeting. Please see Judy Zehler at the September meeting for Secret Pals sign-up sheets. Pre-Sale tickets will be available for the October Auction. Anyone that wishes to bring donations they have collected from merchants can do so at the September meeting. If you are unable to attend the September meeting and wish to make a donation without purchasing an item for the auction, please see Janice Ireland. We would like each member to donate an item in value of $15 to $20. Handcrafted items, jams, jellies and pickles are always welcome additions. This year we plan to tag items donated by members with their name. It is important to let everyone know, especially our guests, how much support we get from our membership in this group effort. Please see Janice Ireland, Judy Shedlock or Lyn Distaffen with these items. OCTOBER The fall Dinner and Auction is being held October 2, 2003 at the Batavia Party House. Doors open at 5:30pm. This year the auction is going to have a Mardi Gras theme. We encourage everyone to participate. We will have party packets available for sale the evening of the Auction and a few surprises. The cost of the dinner will be $15.00, which will includes, Baked Ham w/pineapple, fruit cup, salad, potatoes, vegetables and chocolate brownie. Included in the cost of your dinner ticket is a chance on our centerpiece raffle and 5 free tickets for our Chinese auction. Reservations can be made by calling Janice at 343-5095 by September 26, 2003.
Members please remember your donated item for the evening. When calling in reservations and you wish to bring a guest, please mention this and we will be sure they have reserved seating with you. NOVEMBER The November meeting will be held at Bohn's restaurant in Batavia. There will be a turkey dinner with salad, potato, vegetable and dessert at a cost of $13.00. The program for the evening will be a "Pamper Yourself Night" presented by the professionals from Oasis. After all our hard work on the auction we need a night of relaxation. Please remember that November is also membership month. We encourage everyone to bring a perspective member. For reservations please call Janice Ireland at 343-5095 by October 31st. Information on the Cookie Auction in December to follow in the November Bulletin DECEMBER The December meeting of the Batavia Business and Professional Women's Club is being held, Thursday, December 4th, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Washington Avenue, Batavia. Social time starts at 6pm with dinner following at 6:30pm. The cost of the dinner is $10 and will include Lasagna, garlic bread, antipasto salad, and hot vegetables and Texas sheet cake. For reservations, cancellations or transportation, please call Carol Houseknecht at 343-4657 or Diane Burroughs at 344-4728 by November 28th. This meeting is our Annual Cookie Auction. Don't let the name Cookie Auction fool you. We also auction pies, fudge, cheesecakes, peanut brittle and more. Share your favorite recipes with your fellow club members. This year we are encouraging members to bring their goodies wrapped and ready to auction. Prepaid wreaths and swags can be picked up from Ann Marie Suttell that evening. Please remember any remaining food donations and your gifts for the Christmas family. Please have your gifts wrapped, and tagged as to child the gift is for. If you did not select a child to buy a gift for, a monetary donation to be used towards items for the family is also a great idea. See Carol Houseknecht, Sandi Clark or Dorothy Schlaggel at the December meeting.
The January 8th meeting will be held at the YWCA on North Street in Batavia. A Baked Chicken Buffet with mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll, salad and dessert will be served at a cost of $9.00. A tour of the YWCA and their facilities and programs will be our program for the evening. My Sisters Closet will also be open for us to view. Reservations can be made by calling Mary Ellen Wilber at 343-1610 by Friday January 2nd.
The February 5th meeting will be held at the Girl Scouts (GLOW office) located in the Genesee Country Mall in Batavia. (Enter from outside of mall on southeast corner to left of entrance of DiSalvo shoes - Look for green awning) There will be a Ham dinner served at a cost of $12.00. The program for the evening will be a Campbell Soup Memorabilia Collection presented by Catherine Johnston. Reservations can be made by calling Penny Arnold at 762-8954 by Friday, January 30th . NEWSWORTHY NOTES The October Auction was a huge success -$4,500. Please feel free to make any comments or suggestions on the auction. We are always looking for ideas. Also a reminder to anyone that does crafts, that this time of year with the cold weather approaching, we would appreciate any handmade donations to the auction. These were a big hit at the auction this year. Also with sales on Holiday items it might be a good time to shop for bargains. These don't have to be large items; small items to include in a basket are helpful. We had several comments on how nice and full the baskets were. UPCOMING EVENTS November 8th - Mystery Dinner Theatre to benefit Genesee Cancer Assistance, at Bohn's. Cost of the tickets $30. Please contact Dorothy Schlaggel at 343-5616. November 13th - Olive Garden Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Crossroads House - Seating at 4:30 & 6:00 PM - First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Main Street, Batavia. Tickets may be purchased by presale or at the door. December 7th - Tour of Homes to benefit Genesee Cancer Assistance. Contact Dorothy Schlaggel for more information and tickets. Chicken BBQ'S to benefit Crossroads House in January, February, March, for tickets and information please call 343-3892. April 23rd - Terry Buchwald(Elvis impersonator) at the LeRoy theater proceeds to benefit Genesee Cancer Assistance, tickets $15.00. Contact Dorothy Schlaggel at 343-5616. June 4th- Festival of Hope to benefit Genesee Cancer Assistance. For more information contact Dorothy Schlaggel at 343-5616. Anyone interested in listing information in the bulletin, making comments or suggestions, please contact Janice at 343-5095. |
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