IMCA NEWSLETTER
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OCTOBER, 2012
20th anniversary scroll

 OCTOBER EVENTS

  STAMMTISCH   

Announcing the resumption of Stammtisch at the Old Europe Bistro, October 3rd. For more information, directions, and reservations, contact:

 
October 10,
LUNCHEON  
       (Wednesday)
Our speaker is Dr. Jay Wolff,
presenting "South Africa, Diamonds Are Not Forever"
For detailed information and to register and pay visit our website at   www.imcofa.com
 
 Notice to Members
 
Welcome Back Cocktail and Conversation Reception
 
On November 9th we will be kicking off our Winter Season with our C&C Reception at the Vineyards, Country Club from 6 - 8 p.m.  Again this year we will feature hors devours, a Sirloin of Beef carving station with fresh buns, one free cocktail or wine of your choice, all for $35 , including Valet parking.  Tea, coffee and fountain drinks are free.  Additional cocktails may be purchased with cash or credit card, incluive of tip.
Look for our Flyer for details and sign-up information.
 
Thought for the Day

"A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing."

 

George Bernard Shaw

 

  

 

New Brochures

The new Membership Brochures for 2012-2013 have been printed and are available at the sign-in desk at our Luncheons

 

  

TIP OF THE MONTH

Our IMCA email address is: imcacentral@gmail.com Please use this email to corresponde with us, give us your feedback, comments and suggestions.  All constructive comments and recommendations are welcome.

 

 

 

 

 
Greetings!

President's Letter  

  

 Our 20th season is off to an excellent start. 

IMCA 20 YEARS STRONG!

Our September 12th Luncheon featured Mr.  Jim Phippard as our luncheon speaker, who shared with us, in pictures and words, his experiences on his recent trip to Cuba.  Jim's presentation was very well received and resulted in a lively Q&A period following his presentation. 

By now you should have received our Winter Program Speaker Schedule highlighting the six outstanding Luncheon Speakers we have engaged for you.

     Larry McDonald, our Program Director and his Program Committee, have done an excellent job recruiting these distinguished speakers for our six Winter Luncheon Programs, which I consider the best cadre of speakers that has addressed our International Men's Club.

     My focus as your President has been to make IMCA the Premier venue in South West Florida, to reshape our hospitality procedures aimed at increasing and enhancing your membership experience and to seek greater membership participation in all our Social, Cultural, Educational and Nature Programs.  We offer over 35 of these programs as shown in our Event Schedule, and I want to encourage you to take advantage of our varied and excellent offerings.  There is something for everyone to enjoy and participate in.  Thanks to your dedicated Board, we are making significant progress in all of the above areas by focusing on our mission:"Building Bridges of Friendship."

      We are a member managed organization and as such we not only appreciate our members' willingness to participate and serve in various positions, but depend on it for the smooth and seamless functioning of our club.

      Our Nominating Committee chairman, Robert Fairbrother, is looking for volunteers to help us fill four Directorships (Treasurer, Membership, Social and Luncheon) in addition to helping us staff various Committee positions.Please consider taking on the challenge to serve your club. 

      Our October 10th Luncheon is right around the corner, and Dr. Jay Wolff will address us on:
 SOUTH AFRICA, DIAMONDS ARE NOT FOREVER.  Please sign up for this exciting presentation.

     I am looking forward to welcoming you to our last Summer Program on October 10th.

 

Henry Pfendt

President            

                        

SUNSHINE COMMITTEE

  

     Dr. Don Comin, Rev. Dr. Harold Brown

Your Sunshine Committee would love to respond to any input you can send us at the following addresses: drcomin@aol.com or haroldb@nnumc.org We do want to help members and their families with painful situations.

    

  
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