1. Please silence your cell phone or place on vibrate and take emergency calls outside. Thank You.

2. Fountain Valley Woman’s Club
April 11, 2017
General Meeting
Find lots of information at

3. Agenda Call To Order and Welcome – Connie Wadsley
Renewal of Pledge of Allegiance–Peggy Kane
Inspiration – Mandy Hall
Welcome Guests – Connie Wadsley
Announcements – Connie Wadsley
Rotary “Bowling for Students” – Saturday, April 22nd at FV Bowl – 5pm
StoneFire Fundraiser for “Build Future” & Scholarships – Tues, April 25th 4-9:30pm
Painting 4 Paws 4 Patriots – Tues, May 2nd
6–8pm at The Girl Cave Beach Blvd HB
Club Business– Connie Wadsley

4. Welcome Guests ! Elyse Anderson – guest of Georgette Sleeth
Dee Holte – guest of Carol Ann VanHolt
Tim LeBlanc – 4 Paws 4 Patriots Guest Speaker
Crystal LeBlanc – Daughter of Tim LeBlanc
Buddy LeBlanc – “Son” of Tim LeBlanc
Janice Vuong – guest of Lynn Seeden
Melissa Watanabe – guest of Georgette Sleeth

5. Rotary Fundraising Event
“Bowl A Strike For Students”
Saturday, April 22nd
4:30 p.m. Taco Bar Opens
5:00 p.m. Bowling Starts
“FVWC Team”
Mandy Hall, PJ Mealey,
Barbara Montz, Carol Proctor, Cassie Randall, Jill Ruiz

6. “Build Futures” & Scholarship Fundraiser

7. Painting 4Paws 4 Patriots
"Painting 4 Patriots" Fundraiser
When: Tuesday, May 2nd
Time: 6 P.M. - 8 P.M.
Where: The Girl Cave
16897 Beach Blvd. HB
Cost: $45 per person includes supplies to complete one painting "An Autumn Stroll"
  Who: Members, Spouses and Friends
*** $10 per person will be donated to benefit 4 Paws 4 Patriots
Bring your own beverage (water, wine, soft drink) and an appetizer plate to share. Looking forward to a fun night with lots of laughs. Her is how to satisfy your Picasso urge and become an artist in one night! Sign up today or at our April 11th general meeting or contact Carolyn Herzog or Jill Ruiz (co-hosts) to sign up for this event.  At our April 11th meeting, our speaker will be from 4 Paws 4 Patriots - the selected charity for this fundraiser.
Contact: Jill Ruiz: or Carolyn Herzog:  

8. PHOTO PARTY
All members who joined since August are requested to have their photo taken for the
Yearbook/Directory. Every member is welcome to have a photo taken and select the best one for the Yearbook.
When: Tuesday, June 13th (after June meeting)
Where: Lynn’s New Studio!
17280 Newhope St (across from the Post Office)
Time: From 2pm – 4pm

9. Board Recommendations
For FVWC to become a “Friend of the 60th“ with a $100 donation in support of the City’s 60th Anniversary Celebration. These funds will support the City wide Celebration including fireworks on Friday, June 23rd and the Community Parade on Saturday, June 24th (during Summerfest).
For FVWC to purchase a $100 Amazon gift card to present to Orange District at Convention in support of their designated charity Canine Companions for Independence

10. Bylaws Committee
Proposed Standing Rule Change:
#9 After five (5) years of service and every five (5) years thereafter, a member shall receive appropriate recognition. A year of service shall be credited if a member joins between June 1st and December 31st is from June 1st – December 31st. Joining January 1st – May 31st is not considered a club year.
If adopted, will read:
# 9 After five (5) years of service and every five (5) years thereafter, a member shall receive appropriate recognition. A year of service shall be credited if a member joins between June 1st and December 31st . Joining January 1st – May 31st is not considered a club year.
Rationale: Clarifies definition of a club year for new members.

11. Proposed addition to Standing Rules
#20 Fountain Valley Woman’s Club Yearbooks and/or directories are for the sole use of club members and may only be used for club-related activitis. They may not be given, sold or lent to any unaffiliated agency, business, or individual. Rationale: Clarifies proper use of Club Yearbooks and/or directories

12. Nominations/Election of Officers
Nominations for Board:
President – Connie Wadsley
1st VP/Dean – JoAn Poirel
2nd VP/Membership – Bari Hospodorec
3rd VP/Programs – Judy Caforio
4th VP/Luncheons – Cindy Dobson
5th VP/Ways & Means – Georgette Sleeth
Secretary – Louise Hicks
Treasurer – Donna Kubelka

13. Officer Reports 3rd VP/Programs – Judy Caforio Brag Box – Jill Ruiz
May – Mothers’ Day Celebration – Moms’ Photos, Make- Up application demonstration
by Katelyn Painter and Installation of Officers
Brag Box – Jill Ruiz
Parliamentarian – Virginia Kalb
5th VP/Ways & Means – Jay Adams
April Birthdays flowers – Cindy Dobson

14. April Birthdays Happy Birthday
April 2nd – Leanne Burt April 16th – Marilyn Walker April 17th – Leslie Montz April 19th – Virginia Kalb April 23rd – Sue Brown April23rd – Jan Tubbiola April 26th – Mary Parsons
Happy Birthday

15. 2nd VP/Membership - Lynn Seeden
100 Members – WOW!
Initiation of Zulema Storf, PJ Mealey,
Janice Vuong, Elyse Anderson
Dues for are due by May 1st
4th VP/Luncheons- Cindy Dobson
May is Cashew Chicken Sandwich with salad or Salmon with side salad or California Chicken Citrus Salad
Luncheon Drawing – Cindy Dobson
Treasurer’s Report – Donna Kubelka
March treasurer’s report available
Submit bills to be paid using warrant form

16. Secretary’s Report – Mollie Guyot (Louise Hicks-excused)
Minutes from March 14th remanded to a committee of 3
1st VP/Dean – JoAn Poirel – excused
Chairmen reports
Blessing – Mandy Hall
Program – Tim LeBlanc 4 Paws 4 Patriots
Opportunity Drawing – Carol Proctor
Newsletter Articles to Marilyn Ryan by
Saturday, April 15th
New Business/Adjournment

17. Animal Adoptions by FVWC
FVWC – “Vita”
Connie Wadsley – “Esampu”
Connie Wadsley’s niece – “Koro”
Virginia Kalb’s Grandson – “Jotto”
Judy Caforio & Marilyn Ryan – “Ithumba”
Judy Caforio’s Grandchildren – “Wendy”
Alison Wessler for 93 yr young friend –
Barbara Kossen – “Parapa”
Barbar Kossen’s Grandson – “Quanza”
Barbara Kossen’s Grandson – “Kiki” (giraffe)
JoAn Poirel’s Grandchildren – “Nasekus”
JoAn Poirel’s Grandchildren – “Kiko” (giraffe)
Karen Fox’s Granddaughers – “Godome”
Leslie Lee – “Malima”
Magda Gharbo – “Kuishi”
Magda Gharbo – “Ukame”

18. Dates to Calendar
April 11th – Today – FVSD Arts Show – 4 – 7pm – FVSD Office
April 17th – Monday-Blanket Makers –10am–3pm – Heritage Park
April 22nd – E-waste (9-4) & paper shredding (9-1) at FV Sports Park & Recreation Center - Saturday
April 22nd –Orange District Convention – Sat, 9:30am – 4:00pm
April 22nd – Rotary Bowling Event in support of FV Schools – 5pm
April 25th – Tuesday, StoneFire Fundraiser for “Build Futures” & Scholarships 4 – 9:30pm – must bring flyer
April 29th – Saturday, Taste of FV – FV Schools Foundation-
Los Cab Sports Village – 5 – 9pm – 27+ restaurants/brewerys
May 1st – Readers – Monday, 10am-12pm-Montz Home
May 2nd – Painting 4 Paws 4 Patriots – Tuesday, 6pm – 8pm at The Girl Cave in HB – see Carolyn Herzog or Jill Ruiz to sign up
May 3rd– FVWC Board Meeting – 4:30-6:30pm – Wadsley Home -