Book Your Seat for the Book Exchange!

The December meeting will include dessert and an exciting new twist: a book exchange. Bring a copy of a book you enjoyed (new or used) and trade it for one from another member. It’s a great way to recycle and spread holiday cheer. This meeting will be held on December 2nd at the Holiday Inn. The dessert choices are Candy Cane Cheesecake or a Fresh Fruit Plate. The cost for the meeting (including dessert) is $9. Registration will be at 6:30 pm. Dessert and coffee will be served at 7 pm followed by the meeting. Cheryln Willet and Cheryl Rimmer will be the hostesses for this meeting. Please call the telephone committee by 9 pm on Sunday, November 28th to reserve your spot. Remember you can also e-mail your reservation to Sue Grigg at smmgrigg@aol.com. Remember that all meetings are guest meetings.


A special thank you to Brian Hutchinson who made our November meeting a huge success with his informative legal presentation. He provided practical information for attendees. It is important to note that he also generously donated his honorarium to the scholarship fund. What a guy!



Special points of interest:

 LCWC needs a Secretary – could you do the job? The position only requires taking notes at two meetings per month. Think about it!

 The next board meeting will be held at 7 pm on December 9th at Mary Beth Caswell’s home.

 We are always looking for new ideas for meeting topics. Contact Mary Beth Caswell with a fresh idea.

 SAVE THE DATE
April 19, 2011 is our major fundraiser, a fashion show. More info next month.


Things to do in or near Lockport:
 Visit the Bond House
 Go to the Palace Theater
 Stop at the Kenan House
 Hike the Alabama Swamps
 Go to the Christmas Cottage
 Eat at Sweet Sixteen Café or Sweet Melodies
 Be adventurous and eat at the Indian Grill or La Galera restaurants



Pumpkin Crisp by Judy Cummings

3 eggs
1 15 oz can pumpkin
1 12 oz evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 pkg yellow cake mix
1 ¼ cup melted butter
1 cup chopped nuts
Preheat oven to 350. Mix first 7 ingredients together and pour into ungreased baking dish. Sprinkle cake mix over top and drizzle melted butter over top. Bake for 25 minutes. Top with nuts and bake for additional 15 minutes.

The Inside Story

Our speaker for November’s meeting will be Brian Hutchinson, an attorney who practices locally with George Muscato and Patricia George. He is going to tell us about his work, including details of his most interesting legal cases. Brian Hutchinson graduated from UB Law School. The meeting will be a dessert meeting on November 4, 2010 at the Tuscarora Inn. There is parking next to the Tuscarora Inn with a handicapped ramp on the side or across the street. The dessert choices are Chocolate Mousse “Martini” with Godiva Chocolate liqueur, Pumpkin Cheesecake, or a Fresh Fruit Cup. The cost for the dessert and meeting is $10. Registration is at 6:30 and the dessert and coffee will be at 7:00 followed by the meeting. The hostesses for this meeting are Jean White and Pat Lanighan. Please call the telephone committee by 9 pm Sunday, October 31st to reserve your spot and give your dessert choice. Remember you can also e-mail your reservation to Sue Grigg at smmgrigg@aol.com. Remember that all meetings are guest meetings and this would be a great meeting to share with a friend.

A special thank you to Mary Lou Chamberlain who made our October meeting a huge success. She is a 50-year member of our club and she did a spectacular job telling us about flower design! The enjoyable evening included a delicious meal presented by the Lockport Country Club

Special points of interest:

 The directory will be available at the November meeting.

 The next board meeting will be at 7 pm on November 11th at Mary Beth Caswell’s house.

 We are always looking for new ideas for meeting topics. Contact Mary Beth Caswell with a fresh idea.

 Check out the Megaphone blog at http://lockportcwc.blogspot.com

LCWC Leadership Positions Available!
Secretary
The Secretary is responsible for recording the minutes at both the general membership meetings and the monthly board meetings.
Book Sale Chair
The sale is scheduled for June 25 and 26. Kathy Newman will provide more details about the role.

These positions may be shared. Think about serving in one of these roles!! Contact Patty Russell for more information.


Bread Pudding by Pat Lanighan
4 slices buttered bread, cut into small pieces
½ tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. salt
3 large eggs
2 c. milk
1/3 c. sugar
½ tsp. vanilla
Optional: ¼ -1/3 c. coconut and/or ¼ c. raisins
Place bread in 8” square casserole dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon and salt. Beat eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla. Pour over bread. (Tastes great with coconut and raisins). Place dish in warm water. Bake 350 for one hour until knife comes out clean.

September 2010

Welcome back to a new year for Lockport College Women’s Club! We are fortunate to have Mary Lou Chamberlain, one of our own College Club members, as this month’s speaker. At the September meeting, she will teach us how to decorate with flowers and in doing so, we are sure to gain a deeper appreciation of them. Mary Lou has studied Flower Design, Creative Design, and Ikebana (Japanese Flower arranging). She is also a Master Flower Judge, and is a member of the New York State District Garden Club and the Youngstown Garden Club.

The flower-focused meeting will include a buffet dinner on October 7, 2010 at the Lockport Town and Country Club. Registration and Dutch treat cocktails will begin at 6:00 pm and the buffet will start at 6:30 pm. The cost of the event is $23. It will include garden salad, pasta salad, potato salad, relish tray, herbed baked chicken, sliced top round of beef au jus, pasta with red sauce, seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes, rolls and butter, assorted cookies, brownies, and coffee or tea. Reserve your spot before 9 pm on Sunday, October 3rd by calling your phone committee person (there have been some changes, so check before calling!) or emailing Sue Grigg at smmgrigg@aol.com. Remember that all meetings are guest meetings and this would be a perfect meeting to bring a friend!


Special points of interest:

• We have new board members to welcome: Ann Van Dusen (Treasurer), Dee Morotchie (Directory), Monica Pullano (Membership), Karen Robison (Social), and Mary Beth Gammack & Michelle Brockman (Scholarship Committee).
• Go paperless! Please email Marcia Jacobi (mejacobi@roadrunner.com) if you are interested in receiving the Megaphone via email instead of via US Post. Also if you know someone who is not receiving the Megaphone and should be, please tell Marcia.
• The next board meeting will be at Marcia Jacobi’s home on October 14th at 7 pm.
• We are always looking for new ideas for program content or speakers. Please contact Mary Beth Caswell if you have any suggestions.
• Check the Megaphone blog:
http://lockportcwc.blogspot.com


What is an active member?
 Pays dues
 Attends at least two meetings per year
 Supports the Fundraiser
Are you an active member? We hope so!

Welcome back! I have a new favorite dessert that I thought I would share with you!
Almond Twists
1 pkg frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
1 can Almond paste (make sure it is the paste)
Sugar
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sprinkle surface with sugar. Unfold 1 pastry sheet on sugar. Roll out to 12 inch square. Divide almond paste in half. Divide half into small pieces and dot on half of the pastry. Fold pasty in half over paste, roll to 10x12 inch rectangle and then sprinkle with sugar. Fold in half again and roll to 10x12 inch rectangle again. Cut into 12 strips 1 inch wide. Twist into corkscrews and place on baking sheet (ungreased) about 2 inches apart. Continue with rest of pastry. Bake 18 to 22 min. or until puffed and golden brown. Remove from baking sheets immediately. Cool on wire rack. If desired, use the other pastry sheet and the rest of the almond paste to repeat.

Welcome

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