2.      Fundraising Co-Chair Melissa S informed the club that we grossed over $5600 at Waterford. Expenses are still being compiled. It is estimated our profit will be between $2500 and $3000. The final total will be announced at next month’s meeting.

3.      Elinor M attended our meeting in her official role as GFWC-VA Northern District 3^rd   Vice President/ Director of Junior Clubs for GFWC-VA Northern District. She shared her experiences as the GFWC-VA LEADS representative at the GFWC LEADS seminar in Denver this past spring.  She encouraged her fellow club members to "step out of their comfort zones" and volunteer for leadership positions in club. 

 

4.      Treasurer Amy H informed the club that annual dues are due by the December meeting. The cost of dues is $38. She stated that she will soon start preparing the budget for next year. She asked that committee and department chairs review their sections of the budget and provide input.

 

5.      2^nd Vice- President Ronna S discussed the Thanksgiving Celebration potluck dinner for club members and their families. The dinner will take place on November 11^th at 5 p.m. at Ronna’s house.  Club members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share.    Please RVSP to Ronna if you have not done so already.

 

6.       The Membership committee is sponsoring informal get-togethers for members.  Ronna is planning a private party at Let’s Dish next month. Anyone who is interested in attending, please contact Ronna.

 

7.      JWCL will be walking in the Leesburg Christmas Parade on December 2^nd.    One idea is to hand out antibacterial lotion / wipes to women in the crowd. The handouts would have our club information on them and invitations to our January Membership Event.    If you have any other ideas, contact Pam or Ronna.   There will be more details at the next meeting.

 

8.      JWCL will be participating in the Make a Difference Day on October 28^th at the Harper Park Middle School. This is a volunteer fair that will feature thirty volunteer organizations. This event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

9.       JWCL is participating in Operation Christmas Child again this year. This program is sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse. Shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies and socks are sent to children in 85 countries around the world.  For more information on this program, please see their web site www. Samaritanspurse.org/OCC. Members can bring their filled shoeboxes to the Thanksgiving potluck or contact Rosalyn J  to arrange a time for drop off

 

10.   Holiday Coalition is seeking volunteers to help distribute food, personal care items and winter coats for Thanksgiving. JWCL has signed up to work on November 16^th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Members can contact Stephanie M  if they are interested in participating.

 

11.   A motion was made to hold Fairy Tale Closet on March 24, 2007. The motion passed.