Volume 35, No. 12
www.hrcmoaa.org/rows
MAY 2008

KAY’S KORNER

The year of ROWS that almost wasn't is coming to an end. This year could not have happened without your small but mighty board. Never before have I worked with such a dedicated group of ladies.

Pat Rathbun has worked so hard providing our luncheons and shows.

Beverly Smeltzer works wonders finding members to serve and getting out our yearbook.

Mary Hawker not only keeps our books in good order, but also as circulation chairman she addresses, folds and takes 300 newsletters to the post office every month.

Anne Kraine records our minutes in such a literary style they should be mandatory reading.

Yvonne Ringhausen always has our correspondence up to date. Even with a broken arm she wouldn't accept help.

Anna Eidson and Sharron D'Angelo spent hours and hours sending cards, taking flowers, and visiting our members who were ill.

Irma Porter always keeps us straight using Robert's Rules of Order.

Joyce Copes works so hard finding fun trips and activities, even when she was ill.

Dorthy Cullen and Jeanette Willenbrink have continuously provided us with gorgeous table decorations.

Katherine Xefteris with smiling exuberance is there to find seats and help where ever she is needed.

Jean Ford Murphy served as our legislative chairman.

Adriana Grillo has kept updated print outs of our membership information and monthly prints the hundreds of mailing labels for our newsletter.

Lillian Campbell has worked tirelessly to get publicity about ROWS into print.

Lucy Woodall with boundless energy sells us raffle tickets each month.

Nordie Crews, with sweetness and smiles, has done a fantastic job taking our reservations and keeping everything running smoothly. A big thank you to Mary Martin her wonderful helper.

Margaret Delaney remembers our TLC members, with cards and keeps the board updated.

Gladys Jenkins has given us such wonderful prayers and stories before our luncheons.

ROSES TO THE LADIES OF MY BOARD FOR BEING SO SUPPORTIVE AND WONDERFUL. WHENEVER I NEEDED HELP YOU WERE THERE. YOU MADE THIS YEAR POSSIBLE!

THANK YOU, 

Kay Palko

Come, join in, have fun.

JUNE MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
& FASHION SHOW
DATE: Thursday, June 12, 2008
TIME: Social Hour 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon  12:00 Noon
Program: 1:00 p.m.
PLACE: Snug Harbor Club @ Little Creek
Snug pleasure house room
MENU: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Rice Pilaf
Vegetable medley
Dinner Roll
Carrot Cake
Coffee &Tea
PRICE: $16.00
PROGRAM: This will be be a presentation of the latest fashions and accessories from the Little Creek Navy Exchange. Come and support your club, and military exchange.  Dues are due to get your name in the 2008-2009 yearbook.
RESERVATIONS: Send your checks, and lists of names if you have a group, to:
Nordie Crews
1125 Spindle Crossing
Virginia Beach, VA  23455

Checks must arrive by Saturday June 7.

Remember that a reservation made
is a reservation paid.

DIRECTIONS: Enter the Base at Gate 5 then straight to the old O-Club. If you need handicapped access, there is an entrance on the pool side of the Club.
Follow the road up to the back parking area, a ramp will lead you to the second floor entrance.
REMINDER: Entering cars need a base sticker.  You are responsible for getting your guests on the base.

NEEDED: TWO MORE LADIES TO AUDIT
OUR BOOKS AFTER THEY ARE CLOSED
ON May 15th.
CALL KAY PALKO, 340-3320.

MEMBERSHIP
Adriana Grillo, Chairman
It is time to renew your membership for the 2008-2009 season. Fill out the membership form. (New members include a copy of your military I.D). Print and mail it, along with your check made out to ROWS for $18.00, with a May 15th date, and a notation for 2008-2009 dues to: 
Adriana Grillo
130 Victorian Crescent
Virginia. Beach, VA. 23454

Do it now so your name and correct information will be in the new yearbook.


THESE ARE YOUR ELECTED OFFICERS
FOR THE 2008-2009 TERM
PRESIDENT:  ANNE MEEK KRAINE
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT:  LINDA WHEELER
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT:  BEVERLY SKINNER SMELTZER
RECORDING SECRETARY: SHARRON D'ANGELO
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY:  PEGGY RENTZ
TREASURER: MARY HAWKER

CONGRATULATIONS LADIES! 
Installation of officers will be at the May luncheon.


BYLAWS CHANGE
In May there will be a motion to change the Bylaws concerning the number of meetings held during the year. Due to low attendance, and in an effort to make it easier for officers to serve, the board voted to recommend that the bylaws be changed to eliminate the August luncheon.

ARTICLE VII: MEETINGS, Section 1 reads: Regular meetings of this Society shall be held
on the second Thursday of each month. A social may be held in December in lieu of a regular meeting

This would be amended to read:
Regular meetings of this Society shall be held on the second Thursday of each month, except for the month of August. A social may be held in December in lieu of a regular meeting.

The deletion of August and possibly other monthly meetings will be discussed and voted on by the membership at the May luncheon.


 2008 ROWS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

For the most current and up-to-date schedule of chapter events, click on Calendar of Events

BOARD MEETING:   The next board meeting is Thursday, March 20, 2008, in the Folio Room at the Central Library.  We meet sharply at 10:00am.  Contact Kay if you will not be able to attend.
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