SRWC February 2020 Newsletter

Presidents Message

     Our monthly luncheon will be February 18th at Marcello’s. I want to thank our members for their patience as we use a couple of different venues for our monthly luncheons while Crosswater continues their remodel.

     We have changed the date for the Sunriver Art Auction and Wine Event to May 17. We now have three major fundraisers that are spread across the year…Art Auction & Wine in May; Art Fair in August and Winter Gala in December. If you are new to the SRWC and would love to get involved in any of these events, you can contact me directly or on our website there is a listing of SRWC emails where you can contact the event chair personally.

     Winter Wear is continuing to collect donations. There is a major need for waterproof gloves, snow pants and snow boots. You can drop off your donations at Cascade Sotheby’s in the Village, First Interstate Bank or bring them to our monthly luncheons.

     Are you using the new website? Laura Dickinson, webmaster extraordinaire, is always adding new information to the website. If you are having trouble logging in or just need help, please email Laura Dickinson at sunriverwomensclub@gmail.com. We will also be having informational sessions soon.

     As always, keep reading for further details on all our events and fundraising opportunities. Thank you for “Steppin’ Up for Friends, Fun and Philanthropy”!!!

--Nancy Fischer

All members are invited to the February 13, 2020 board meeting.  The meeting is at 1:00 pm in the Crescent Room at the SHARC.  

Date: February 18th

Time: 11:30 a.m
Change of Venue.  Please see below for new information.

Location: Marcello's Restaurant

Speaker: Rebekka Nores, music teacher from Three Rivers 

Caterer: Marcello's Restaurant

Marcello’s will be providing a buffet lunch. Not sure what the menu is.  There won’t be any preordering menu choices.

Reservations open February 1, 2020. Please RSVP by Thursday February 13th at 5:00 p.m.

Don’t delay, the luncheons have been selling out early.

NOTE: Options to reserve your place and choose your lunch are :

1. Reservation emailed to srwcprograms@gmail.com, with payment by CHECK or CASH at the door.

2. Reservation AND PAYMENT online with a credit card – additional $1 processing fee. https://sunriverwomensclub.com/event-3617003

We are now using Wild Apricot membership software for our website and communication with Sunriver Women's Club members.  This enables the SRWC to put information in members only areas.  

You need to login to your account to see certain information that the general public will not see.  Simply go to https://sunriverwomensclub.com and click on this icon  in the upper right hand corner.  Enter your email and password.  If necessary click on the "Forgot password" link and follow the directions to set up a password.  

If you need help email sunriverwomensclub@gmail.com or call Laura Dickinson, 248-980-8234.

The motion to approve the Nominating Committee has been approved by the Board.

The proposed Committee is as follows:

Shirley Olson, Nominating Director
Patty Pitera, Board Member
Carolyn Spaniol, SRWC member
Laura Sherar, SRWC member

It is no secret Central Oregon winters are long and harsh.  It’s important we make sure our south county children are warm all winter long! We are continuing to collect winter wear for the next few months.  You can drop of at First Interstate Bank (Sunriver branch) and the Cascade Sotheby’s Realty Office (building 5, Sunriver Village).  We are pleased to say we have received and contributed well over 100 jackets, 10 pair of boots, 35 pair of sweatpants/tights and a few pair of gloves and mittens.  The current need is waterproof gloves/mittens and boots.  If you have any questions please call Kelly Winch 541-390-0398. 

Anyone who has not picked up the 2019-20 Directory that they ordered, please call Patty Pitera at 610-349-0687 or email srwcmembership@gmail.com. Remember with our new system, you can also find the Directory online - just click on the Directory tab and you can access member names, telephone numbers and emails.

Now that the holidays are over, we are deep into planning for the 2020 Art Auction & Wine Event and the Sunriver Art Fair, two very important SRWC fundraising events.  

On Monday, February 24^th, we will be hosting a Volunteer Open House where you can hear from some of our team about what we do at both of these events, how you can help, and volunteer leadership roles.

When: Monday, February 24^th, 4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m
Where: Crescent Room at the SHARC, 57250 Overlook Rd, Sunriver
What: A short formal presentation followed by opportunities to speak with key volunteers about these fun and important fundraising events.
Light refreshments will be provided.
How: Please RSVP to sunriverartfair@gmail.com.

If you cannot attend but wish to volunteer, make sure your SRWC online member profile is updated to reflect your interest in volunteering for these events so we can reach out to you, or email sunriverartfair@gmail.com.

Thank you, and hope to see you there!

     Mark your calendar for the Power of 100 Kick-off and Celebration of the next project on Sunday, March 8th. You can help decide where the SRWC will positively and purposefully impact the local community through the Power of 100 program’s 2020 Signature Project! A vote of SRWC members will determine which nonprofit’s project will receive the generosity of 100 people donating $100 resulting in a $10,000 award to their project next fall. 

   Be proactive. The Philanthropy Committee is currently vetting proposals and will select the most impactful projects for the SRWC membership to vote on. In early February, you will receive an e-mail blast announcing the potential projects.  You will be able to vote in one of two ways - on the website once the voting opens or during the February 18th monthly luncheon. The winner will be announced at the kick-off.  Details to follow.

    Contact Cheryl Storm or Kris Besson at power100@gmail.com for more information or help in voting.

The Power of 100 program - making a positive impact on our community in a proactive and purposeful way.

    The SRWC has seven book clubs and a wait list to start an eighth book club. Listed below are some of the books the SRWC book clubs are reading: The Feather Thief – Kirk Wallace Johnson Carnegie’s Maid – Marie Benedict Small, Great Things – Jodi Picoult Where the Crawdads Sing – Delia Owens The Overstory – Richard Powers Becoming – Michelle Obama Man Called Ove – Fredrik Backman

Gloria Rasmussen and Susan Huseonica, organizers. 

February 5 at 11:30 am in the Crescent Room at the SHARC.  Bring your lunch and join us to meet new people or catch up with long-time friends!

 If your birthday is in February, watch for your invitation from Sue Black, to a fun no-host lunch.

We'll let you know when we have an event planned.  Make sure you on the list by logging into the new website and checking your profile.

25 members including 5 hosts rounded out the Jan/Feb Italian Dinner theme. That means about 55 people sat at tables for delightful meals.

25 out of 53 members was pretty good as so many were gone for the winter.

Barbara and Richard, co-chairs

Join a fun group of women for a night out - concerts, theater, dinners and more.  Email srwcloosecannons@gmail.com and request to be added to their list to receive announcements.

If you use Amazon for any of your on-line shopping, please consider using Amazon Smile and select the Sunriver Women’s Club: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/51-0186089

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