Wednesday, May 22, 2013

June 2013



LOCKPORT COLLEGE WOMENS CLUB
THE MEGAPHONE
JUNE 2013
Be sure to attend our final meeting at 7 pm June 6 to watch a unique re-enactor, enjoy a dessert buffet, and meet a new member.
Lockport Town & Country Club - cost $12. –
Brenda Reaves from the Niagara County Historical Society will portray Eliza Mossell, the wife of Aaron Mossell, a prominent Lockport businessman who made a significant contribution to education when he was successful in having his daughter admitted to an all-white school about 80 years ago. His action made Lockport an early leader in school integration.
RESERVE by calling your telephone gal by 8 pm Sunday, June 2.

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          The April Fund -Raiser was a great success, enriching our coffers by $3975 according to Treasurer Ann Van Dusen with the basket auction providing a good share. The Board thanks everyone for their hard work. If you were unable to attend, donations for scholarships are still gratefully accepted by Ann!

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          Our scholarship winner for 2013 is Katie Britt, who will attend Penn State, studying to become an aerospace engineer and maybe work for NASA!  Fifth in her class, she has a 100.6 average. The oldest of four children, Katie is the daughter of Maurice Britt, a retired sheriff’s deputy and Colleen Britt, a bank teller.
          Our other scholarship students are: Kelsey Stanley; Caroline Randall; Anna Robbins, and Lauren Currie
                                      ANNOUNCEMENTS
-         A slate of officers will be presented in June, maybe including YOU! Just call President Patty if you’d like a spot. Need fresh faces and talents from our roster of 93 active members!
-         We will discuss memorials for our deceased members.
-         Let Dee Morotchie know of any changes in the current Directory. One
       Address change is: Naomi Dice; 41 Lexington Ct.; Lockport 14094
-         The next Board meeting is 7pm June 13 at the home of Ann O’Byrne,
         16 Roosevelt Dr., Lockport