February Newsletter

Miami Woman's Club

Not for Ourselves Alone

February 2008 Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

GRANTS COMMITTEE WORKSHOP

ARCHIVES COMMITTEE

THE GARDEN PROJECT

ART COMMITTEE SUPPER AND LOWES ART

"WOMAN AND WAR" EXHIBIT

TEA AND TALK WITH EVELYN GREER

ARTICLE HEADLINE

WOMAN'S CLUB OF COCONUT GROVE

NEWS FROM DCFWC

MWC FEBRUARY & MARCH CALENDAR

CRA Resolution Vote February 25th
The CRA will vote on the resolution to approve funding for the Miami Woman's Club at its February 25^th meeting. It will again be important to make a strong showing in support of the club. More details will be forthcoming.

Message from the President

Dear (Contact First Name),

On January 28th we received support from the CRA for our building recertification process with a Motion directing the Executive Director to identify $1.8 million for immediate funding and to have a resolution for a vote approving the grant request on the next agenda.

This infusion will allow us to commence our recertification process so that we can bring the building up to code, allowing us to utilize the building to sustain ourselves and to raise money for the balance of the restoration. This grant will act as leverage for matching grant funds.

The CRA knows that we are seeking full funding of $3.75 million recertification cost from them and they addressed that support level in their discussion. We, the members of the Miami Woman's Club, will raise the remaining funds necessary for our restoration.

To hear the commissioners reaffirm their commitment to historical preservation and to protecting our jewel was heartening and encouraging as we embark on our historical and green restoration project.

We have worked long and hard and must continue this commitment. Let us, however, stop for a brief moment to reflect on the past year; take a deep breath and be proud of what we have accomplished. Then we can go about the business of achieving the rest of our goals.

Over the past year, the Board has been spending time and resources seeking the necessary support to commence our repairs prior to the general restoration. In addition, we have been revitalizing our mission and actively pursuing charitable outreach. Our membership meetings are designed to impart information and awareness about different topics and issues; however, we are also an organization based on community and civil service. Each member has the responsibility to join a committee and become part of our overall outreach. At the luncheon, please check the sign-in table for information on each of the committees and the various organizations that the Miami Woman's Club supports.

Critical to our success is the involvement and active participation of our membership. Please see one of the Board members at the next meeting to identify your particular service area of interest.

Individually we care; together we can make a difference.

Thank you all and let's keep moving forward.

Noreen Timoney

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
MARCH 11, 2008 GENERAL MEETING & LUNCHEON 11:30AM SLATE OF OFFICERS and DIRECTORS 2008-2010

Grants Committee to Meet
The Grants Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 13th at 5:30PM at the Club to brainstorm and make a plan to secure $12 million for our restoration. Come and bring your ideas. Wine and cheese will be served. Please RSVP to macbirch@aol.com. We will also meet on Monday, March 3rd at Noon, light lunch will be provided.

Archives Committee Meets Mondays
The Archives Committee continues its treasure hunting on Mondays at 9:30AM at the Club. We are working on historic and recent files, help is needed, especially those of you who are highly organized! Call Martha Anne Collins, 305-758-2972 or Leslie Olle, 305-443-2923 for info.

The Garden Project - Get Involved

The Miami Woman's Club has partnered with Safe Space, Carrfour and the Miami Beach Garden Club to sponsor the Garden Project, a program which will develop gardens at Carrfour Housing Centers and SafeSpace. The first garden, with four 4' x 12' vegetable beds, has been started at Little River Bend, 8250 NE 4th Terrace with a dozen resident gardeners and eight volunteers from the Miami Beach Garden Club. MWC members are invited to participate on Thursday mornings at 9AM at the above address. Enjoy the fresh air, the fun of digging in the dirt and the satisfaction that comes with the nurturing of living things, be they plants or people. For more details, call Claire Tomlin at 305-531-0038.

Art Committee Plans Supper and Art Event

February 21st the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami will host a lecture by artist, Faith Ringgold, in celebration of the exhibit "Women Only! In Their Studios." MWC Art Chairman Ginger Jochem and Dolly MacIntyre will host a light supper at their homes in the historic French Normandy Village in Coral Gables from 5:30 to 6:30PM before proceeding to the Cosford Cinema at 7:00PM for the lecture. A reception and viewing of the exhibits will follow at the Lowe Museum. Supper cost is $25 to benefit the MWC Art Committee and guests are limited to 20. For reservations, call Dolly at 305-460-0157 or email: macbirch@aol.com.

"Women and War"

The Miami Woman's Club in partnership with the Arts at St. John will present "Women and War" as part of Women's History Month. The exhibit will include paintings, sculpture and photography, as well as material from the MWC archives. "Woman and War" will open on Friday evening February 29^th and continue thru the month of March. There will be a story telling forum and oral history event on March 19th. We are looking for war stories and memorabilia. Call Ginger at 305-494-6422 or Dolly at 305-460-0157 or email: marchart@miamiwomansclub.org. Details

Tea & Talk With Evelyn Greer

Sunday, March 2 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, the Women's History Coalition and the Miami Woman's Club invites you for "Tea and Talk - With a Purpose" with Evelyn Greer, about the state of our school system and how we can improve this institution which is so vital to the future of our community and indeed, our nation. It will be held at the Miami Woman's Club, tickets are $20. RSVP to Rhoda Shirley, 10561 SW 207^th Street, Miami 33189. For information, call her at 305-995-4656.

MWC Start and Stop of Historic Clubs Tour

March 30th the Miami Woman's Club will be the starting point for a bus tour to explore the historic woman's club buildings in Miami-Dade County, including Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Miami Springs, Coco Plum and MWC. The tour runs from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, including afternoon tea at MWC. Cost of tour is $35. We will need hostesses and members to supply homemade baked goods. Help us show off our building as part of Dade Heritage Days and Women's History Month. Call 305-460-0157 to volunteer or email macbirch@aol.com.

Like To Plan Parties? We Need You!
We have a beautiful room, a gorgeous courtyard and an exceptional waterfront location which are just crying for parties. All it takes is a few good women who love to plan them. Call Dolly at 305-460-0157.

Woman's Club of Coconut Grove
The Woman's Club of Coconut Grove invites you to visit them during the Coconut Grove Arts Festival February 16-18 for a specialty book sale with books on art, antiques, architecture and appetite. There will also be antiques, collectibles, baked goods and beverages for sale.

News from DCFWC

Thank you to members of the Miami Woman's Club who donated items for the "Shower" for a young woman aging out of foster care.

The Dade County Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its annual Fiesta Luncheon and Weekenders' Fashion Show on April 5th at the Surf Club in Surfside. This year's theme is "Around the World in 80 Days" with each participating club representing a country of its choice through table decorations and international gift baskets donated for a raffle. Tickets are $35 or $60 for patrons. The proceeds benefit the DCFWC Medical Education Loan Fund. Tickets will be available at the February meeting.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

MWC online CALENDAR

2/13 Grants Committee - 5:30PM

2/20 Domestic Violence Meeting - 6:30PM

2/21 Strategic Planning Workshop UM Business School

2/21 Art Committee Dinner & Exhibit - 5:30PM

2/25 Archives Committee 9:30AM-12:30

2/25 CRA Meeting to approve MWC funding - Time/Location TBA

2/26 Board Meeting - 6:00PM

2/27 District 11 Arts Festival - 11:00-1:30PM

Coral Gables Woman's Club

2/29 Opening - "Women and War" - Details