Napa Valley Welcome Club

Newsletter

President’s Letter

Our October luncheon was

held at Hop Creek. Perfect day

for lunch on the patio. The

food was delicious and the ser-

vice was exceptional.

There were thirty-seven attend-

ing our luncheon which included

three guests— Dolores Fisher,

JoAnn Jex and Sue Kelley.

Six new members have joined

our Club since September.

Great to have five new mem-

bers attending our October

luncheon—Nancy Power, Kathy

Moberg, Karen Fronek, Jane

Vianello and Dolores Fisher.

Guest speaker was Brenda

Burke. During her presentation

she shared the many programs

what were provided by Jameson

Animal Rescue Ranch. Jameson

Animal Rescue Ranch is a no-kill

rescue and sanctuary in the Na-

pa Valley for companion and

farmed animals in need. They

provide transition and perma-

nent shelter, adoption, and res-

cue services, humane education,

animal advocacy, and is com-

mitted to ending animal hunger,

cruelty, and over population.

Great Presentation!!

Volume 1, Issue 2 October 2016

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE ________________________________________________________________________________

President’s Letter…………............1

Updates .……...…………..........…....2

Contact Information……......….....3

Board Meeting...…..……...……......3

November Birthdays………..........3

Guess Who Contest....................3

Members Activities.……..….…......4

Past Presidents Pictures …......….5

Guest Speaker November…....….6

New Members……………….………..6

Luncheon Information….….……...7

Reservation Form.......................7

Mission Statement……….….........8

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A very special thank you to Sharon

Hermann and Carolyn Fahlstrom for

planning our very successful October

luncheon. Great work.

Everyone really enjoyed the gifts for

the Opportunity Drawing. I want to

thank Theresa Clyde and say thumbs

up for sharing her creative ideas in

wrapping the gifts.

The three charities chosen by the

Board to donate the proceeds from

the Opportunity Drawing for the

months January, May and June for

the term 2016-2017:

(1) NEWS

(2) Pathway Home

(3) Teacher’s Resource Center

Please check out our new website.

www.napavalleywelcomeclub.com.

Our mailing address has changed to

P. O. Box 2157., Napa, CA 94558

If you want a current copy of the

ByLaws of the Club, please let me

know.

Want to thank everyone for attending

our October luncheon. And want to

thank you all for being a member of

the Napa Valley Welcome Club.

Hope to see you at the November

luncheon. Joanne

UPDATES FROM THE BOARD AND COMMITTEES

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BOOK CLUB

“Rainy days and Monday’s always get

me down”. Well rainy Friday’s and pow-er outages tried on Friday, but it didn‘t work. I was a little disappointed but my Pollyanna attitude pulled me up and I realized I hadn’t given much infor-mation about when and where in ad-vance of our first meeting. So for those that read “The Nightingale”. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

Chapter Two of Book Club will be on No-vember 11th, Friday at 10:00 A. M. at my home, 1039 Stonybrook Drive.

I have chosen another book set during WWII, but this time it takes place in Lon-don. The title is “Vintage Affair” by Isa-bel Wolff. It’s the story about a young woman opening a vintage clothing shop and her connection with her couture clothes and her dealings with her past. I hope you enjoy this book.

If you plan to attend Book Club, please let me know by email, napacare@att.net or telephone 255-1421 so I know how ma will attend.

Until then, happy reading.

Carolyn Fahlstrom

Book Club Chairman

TREASURER’S REPORT

As of October 13th the balance in our bank account is $4,179.52.

Proceeds from the October Opportunity Drawing.: Income $202.00 less expenses 60.00 lnet proceeds of $142.00 for the Char-ity Fund.

A more detailed report is always available at each meeting. Just ask me for a copy. Elaine LaFontaine

Treasurer

December Holiday Luncheon

“Country Kitchen”

Country Kitchen is waiting for your good-ies!!!!! Yes, December 3rd is our Holiday Luncheon and we need your baking skills

for the Country Kitchen.

You will be receiving a call, so start looking for your favorite recipes to share this year.

It can be cookies, fudge, brownies, hams, jellies, spiced nuts or whatever fits in a little box.

Let’s make it our best ever.

Carolyn Fahlstrom

Chairman

MEMBER OFFICE HELD TELEPHONE EMAIL

Joanne Kelly President (707) 927-3150 deidre10@att.net

Carolyn Fahlstrom 1st Vice President (707) 255-1421 napacare@att.net

Sharon Hermann 1st Vice President (707) 255-2817 sher1936@att.net

Theresa Clyde 2nd Vice President (707) 330-0199 roseandivy.cottage@gmail.com

Elaine LaFontaine Treasurer (707) 224-8830 elainelaf@aol.com

Diana Monez Recording Secretary (707) 235-8573 dmonez@comcast.com

Audrey Lieberstein Corresponding Secretary (707) 257-8570 napadolls@gmail.com

Lilo Dreier Sunshine Committee (707) 257-3630 lilo3235@comcast.net

Kathy Stevens Membership/Reservations (707) 255-3617 kathryn-stevens@att.net

BOARD MEMBERS INFORMATION

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GUESS WHO CONTEST??

Hints: 1. Born in Richmond, CA

2. Worked in several retail stores.

3. Worked for a major Savings & Loan Company.

Kathy Stevens November 1 Nancy Roman November 7

Diana Monez November 6 Marlene Frappia November 10

Evelyn Silveri November 7 Shirly Oshiro November 16

Marie Hoemke November 7 Julie Jerome November 29

The next Board meeting will be held Monday, October 17th at 10:00 A.M.

at the home of Diana Monez, 53 St Francis Circle. Please try to arrive at

9:45 A.M. for coffee and snacks. Please call Diana 235-8573 if you are unable

to attend. All members are encouraged to attend the board meetings to share your ideas and thoughts. Your input will be greatly appreciated. Just call Diana at 235-8573 and let her know that you will be attending the meeting.

The baby picture in the September Newsletter is Florence Norriss.

Can you believe the picture was taken ninety-six years ago.

Jeanne Anberg is the lucky winner !!! Thank you Jeanne.

MEMBERS ACTIVITIES

Please note: You must be a Napa Valley Welcome Club member to participate!

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Book Review

Day Chairman Telephone Time

2nd Friday Carolyn Fahlstrom 255-1421 10:00

Bridge

Mah Jongg

Mexican Train

Marathon Bridge

Day Chairman Telephone Time

2nd Tuesday Kathy Stevens 255-3617 12:30

4th Tuesday Julie Jerome 225-4670 12:30

1st Wednesday Julie Jerome 225-4670 12:30

2nd Wednesday Kathy Stevens 255-3617 12:30

3rd Wednesday Kay Gilmore 224-5077 12:30

4th Wednesday Ellen Gort 265-9624 12:30

Day Chairman Telephone Time

Every Monday Kay Gilmore 224-5077 12:30

Location Orchard Mobile Home Park—Community Room

Day Chairman Telephone Time

4th Friday Elaine La Fontaine 224-8830 12:30

Chairman Telephone

Florence Norriss 226-7471

Kay Gilmore 224-5077

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Theresa Clyde on

September 8, 2016

Our speaker for November will be Major General Kathy Thomas, retired

from the U.S. Air Force.

General Thomas was commissioned in 1972 after completing Officer Train-

ing. She was one of the last Woman Squad Commanders in Strategic Air

Command. She helped write the plan to completely integrate woman in

the Air Force.

The General transferred to the Reserves in 1978 as an intelligence officer.

She has served as an interrogator, escape and evasion instructor, and

Latin American specialist, serving extended tours of duty with the U. S.

Southern Command.

The General was recognized for her pivotal role in the nation’s 9/11 response, leading the mobilization of

more than 6,000 Reserve component officers and enlisted personnel across all services for NORAD’s and

USSPACECOM’s mission support to Operations Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom.

A Vietnam veteran, Thomas participated in the rescue of the merchant ship SS Mayaguez and the evacua-

tion of Phnom Penh and Saigon. She has expanded professional opportunities for women throughout her

military and civilian careers through extensive mentoring and community service.

We are truly fortunate to have such an outstanding veteran/woman come to join us this November.

Hope to see you at Tarla.

Carolyn Fahlstrom

1st Vice-President

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Guest Speaker for November Luncheon

Dolores Fisher 537 Foster Road Napa, CA 94558 226-1562

Karen Fronek 14 Falcon Crest Circle Napa, CA 94558 266-1790

Wanda Halkett 4750 Silverado Trail Calistoga, CA 94515 837-6997

Jane Vianello 2040 West Oak Knoll Napa, CA 94558 287-1500

LUNCH RESERVATION FORM

Make your check payable to Napa Valley Welcome Club. Please mail your check to :

Kathy Stevens, 500 Cherry Lane, Napa, CA 94558

Check must be RECEIVED by November 4th

Name: _____________________________________________________ Entrée #

Guest: _____________________________________________________ Entrée #

Guest: ______________________________________________________ Entrée #

Luncheon Information

Event: November Luncheon

Place: Tarla Mediterranean Grill

1480 1st Street

Date: Thursday, November 10th

Time: 11:30—12:00 Social

12:00 Luncheon

Cost: $24.00

Menu Choice: (1) CHARCOAL GRILLED CHICKEN KEBAB PLATE

House Salad / Chickpea Rice / Chimichurri / Soup of the day

(2) STUFFED EGGPLANT (IMAM BAYILDI)

Caramelized Onion-Red Pepper Stuffed Eggplant/

California Rice with Chickpeas / Tomato Sauce

(3) PAN ROASTED SALMON

House Salad / Chickpea Rice / Chimichurri / Soup of the day

Includes non-alcoholic beverages

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NAPA VALLEY WELCOME CLUB

P. O. Box 2157

Napa, CA 94558

ABOUT THE NAPA VALLEY WELCOME CLUB

Napa Valley Welcome Club’s mission is to involve, inspire, foster friendship and

camaraderie for the good of our organization and our community.

Our purpose is to welcome new members to the Napa Valley, and take an active

interest in the community through the gift of time and energy to promote charitable

and humanitarian projects.

Napa Valley Welcome Club meets the 2nd Thursday of every month, excluding July

and August.

Annual dues are $30.00. Monthly meetings cover a variety of topics and are held at

local restaurants.

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