May/June– 2008 – Bulletin Board

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:

You know the old saying "Time Flies When You’re Having Fun." This year has flown by and thanks to all of you; it has been not only fun but one of my most memorable years. I want to thank each of you for allowing me the privilege of serving as your President for the past year. Also, I wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Board. Working with these outstanding ladies who give 100 percent of their time and energy has been such a rewarding experience.

This year will not come to a close without a Grand Finale. Debbie Snetzer and her outstanding committee are working to make our Installation Luncheon a day to remember. It will be held on May 19 in the Vistas Ballroom of the Lakeway Resort & Spa. Starting at 9:30 a.m. you will have an opportunity to sign up for the Special Interest Groups. The meeting followed by the luncheon will start at 10:30 a.m. This is always a very special event and you will not want to miss it this year.

The following officers will be installed at our May Luncheon:

President: Julianne DeBower

1^st Vice President: Janet Eaddy

2^nd Vice President: Jody Berry

Treasurer: Ernie Clay

Corresponding Secretary: Kathy Wilson

Recording Secretary: Sharon January

Once again I wish to thank each of you for giving me the honor of serving as your President. The Women’s Club is an organization that supports and enhances the Lakeway community and I am so thankful to be a part of it.

See you at the Installation Luncheon on May 19.

Lana Brown, President

KUDOS AND MANY THANKS TO

Ernie Clay and the performers of the Sing Along Chorus who honored our local World War II veterans with a fantastic USO Show.

Margie Neuenschwander who put her heart and soul into her position as Community Liaison. Thanks to Margie’s dedication and y our generosity, we will be giving two LTHS students each a scholarship of $2,150.

Special Interest Group Chairmen who are the heart of the WCGL. Thank you for your tireless effort and your willingness to serve.

My wonderful Board Members who have worked diligently to support the Women’s Club. Thanks to each of you for your time, talent, and most of all, your friendship.

As of April 7th, our current membership is 528.

  I wish I could understand why it is not higher.

Checks are starting to come in for the 2008-2009 dues.  I will hold those checks until June 1st, after Karen closes her report for 2007, and have a new list for the upcoming Treasurer for 2008.  I will continue to accept checks for  $25.00, payable to WCGL for the upcoming year, because the May Installation Luncheon dues line gets rather hectic!  I will give an accounting of all this to the upcoming membership chairman.

If you have any questions about membership, please do not hesitate to call me.  261-3338

We are happy to announce the following new members to our Women's Club:  Sheila Pheifer, Melanie Morrison, Nancy Jo Johnson & Helen Jones.  Please make it a point to meet all our recent new members and give them a warm Lakeway welcome!  We need them so much, because they will be our future leaders.

LaNell Edwards

Membership Chairman  

NEW NEIGHBORS:

New neighbors in Lakeway? Call Margaret Kadlecek (261-0627), Email (magliz@sbcglobal. net) or Nancy Wagner (608-9018), Email (wagnercharles@sbcglobal.net). One of us will hand deliver a packet filled with information about living in our community.

Margaret Kadlecek

Cards of comfort and concern were sent to: Shirley Cornett, Rita Hietpas, Elaine Alvarez, Jane Defoyd, Barbara Naftolin, Betty Chandler, Jan Neese, and Nona Kilgore.  A sympathy card was sent to:  Sharon LaLone.  Congratulation’s card was sent to Marian Pedley and Don Simmon for their marriage.

Please contact me if you know of a Women's Club member who should be made aware of our concern.  Thank you.  Linda Swan, 261-6079, or swannys@sbcglobal.net

COMMUNITY LIAISON:

Scholarship Report:

Our fundraising drive for Lake Travis High School seniors to receive scholarships in the name of Women’s Club of Greater Lakeway, ended at our March 24^th meeting. A grand total of $4,300.00 was raised. This is enough for two scholarships, one boy and one girl.

A heartfelt THANK YOU goes to all of the wonderful ladies who have been so generous! This wouldn’t have happened without you!

I appreciate you!

Margie Neuenschwander, Community Liaison

FOURTH OF JULY WOMEN’S CLUB FLOAT

The Lakeway Women's Club will have a float in the Fourth of July Parade.  The theme this year is "Patriotism- Past, Present and Future."  We need people to work on the float.  If you are interested, please call or email Sharon Rogers, Phone (512) 261-9704 or teefortwo@sbcglobal.net.  We will also need some families dressing up in patriotic outfits that include three generations such as a grandmother, mother and child, etc.  Contact me if your family is interested in helping us out.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Antiques:

Antiques Club:  A good time was had by all at the April High Tea held at Maryleeann Bryan's home.  Cindy Brown, an appraiser often working with Antiques Road shows, was on hand to provide information about the various pieces of china, crystal and silver utilized in the event.  What a great way to end our activities for the year!
 
A special thanks to all of our 83 members for a memorable year.  Plans are already being made for the upcoming year.  Don't miss out!  If you have an interest in antiques, sign up to be a member of our club in 2008-2009 at the Women's Club Installation Luncheon and join us for many exciting field trips and presentations.
Betty Ann Courtney and Suzie Leggio, Co-Chairs

Beads, Etc.

Our May meeting will be on the 28th, at 1:00 PM at the Activity Center.  This will be our last regularly scheduled meeting of the year and we will be having a show and tell, as well as working on an individual project of your choice. 

."A" Book Club

"B" Literates

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 10 a.m., "B"Literates members meet at Gretchen Nearburg’s home, 1129 Challenger. All members are asked to bring a salad or dessert for our year- end meeting. Margaret Kadlecek will review Leap of Faith by Queen Noor. Please call Gretchen (261-8536) if you cannot attend. Questions: contact Margaret Kadlecek (261-0627) or Shelly Ansbach (261-0383).

Chatty Critics

May: Will meet Monday, May 5th at 10:30 at the home of Fran Crosskno, 11 Troon Drive, 78738, phone: 608-6636.  GUNS OF AUGUST, by Barbara Tuchman, will be reviewed by Ximena Sauerman.  Please call Fran Crosskno if you are unable to attend.  Following the book discussion, we will have a noon luncheon at Flintrock Falls Country Club where we will select our books for next year.

June: Will meet Monday, June 2nd at 1:00 at the home of Ximena Sauerman, 218 Golden Bear Drive, 78734, phone: 291-7131.  WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, by Sara Gruen, will be reviewed by Martha Scott.  Please call Ximena if you are unable to attend.

Voyagers:

Friday May 16, Voyagers Book Club will be meeting to discuss The Rievers by William Faulkner at the home of Diana Pitts, 3 Heatherbloom Lane, at 10:00 in the morning.  Sue Wright will be leading our discussion.  We will be having a salad luncheon and finalizing our schedule for next year.

World of Books Book Club

The Club members met on Wednesday, April 2, at the home of Sherri Smith.  We discussed the book, The Space Between Us. Our May meeting will be at the home of Clare Frees. We will be reviewing The Memory Keeper's Daughter.  World of Books plans to continue meeting on the first Wednesday of the month throughout the summer months.

Ex-Pats:

Judy and Sandy Samouce will again host the annual end-of-year pool party at their Lakeway home (121 Indian Bend Drive) on Saturday, May 31st beginning at 6:30 p.m.  Co-hosting with The Samouces are Mike & Bob Williams.  Spouses are invited!  Everyone is to bring a potluck dish (Please call Judy as she is coordinating what to bring) and BYOB, BYOL, or BYOW. 

Please RSVP directly with Judy at 261-9178 or email at judysandysamouce@austin.rr.com by May 27th!

Lakeway Investment Partners will meet Tuesday, May 6, at l:30 p.m. in the home of Dawn Taylor, 109 Hurst Creek.  For info, call Vangie Williams, 261-4479.

LAKEWAY PROFITEERS

The Lakeway Profiteers meet the third Tuesday of the month at the Activity Center at 1:00 P.M.  New members are welcome.  Come and visit it us and get acquainted!  Contact President Ann Garrett at 261-5175.

The May meeting of the Stitchery and Knitting Group will be at the home of Susan Atkinson at 50 Wingreen Loop. Her phone number is 401-3656. She would appreciate a call if you plan to attend.

MATINEE MOVIE GROUP

Diana Hall and Jesse Silianoff were the

Planners of all those wonderful trips.

SING ALONG

Since I have to write this article 2 weeks before our big 3 night USO show in April, I can only say that we had a complete sell out with over 750 people attending.  We honored over 100 World War II veterans and their guests.  Sing Along will be resting now until our new start up date the first part of September when we'll start rehearsing for our Christmas Green Santa show under the direction of Martha Kubala.  The Christmas show will be held on December 7th, 2008 at the Activity Center.  For more information about joining Sing Along, call Joann Anderson 261-3313.

Edited by Jackie Elliott