Fall 2020
To say that 2020 has been an unusual year is an understatement. By now, I
am guessing that some of you have been wondering what may be going on with
Lockport College Women's Club and perhaps even have been wondering whether the
Club can survive. Of course, it is going
to survive and thrive, even under these current challenges!!
While our
Scholarship Fundraiser had to be cancelled, we are still hopeful of being able
to have it again in the Spring. The Lockport Town and Country Club is still
holding baskets that had been dropped off in the Spring. We are waiting to see
what guidelines the LTCC may have for future meetings - what may stay the same,
and what may have to change. Once those guidelines are established, the Board
of Directors will meet to establish our meeting protocols.
The Board of Directors met in September and have a number
of things to relay to members. First and foremost, the COVID 19 pandemic has
created a number of challenges. While we
may not be meeting regularly this fall, we are hopeful that meetings can begin
after the first of the year. A discussion was had regarding the payment of dues
for the 2020-21 year. The club's dues are $40.00 annually. Half of the dues
goes directly to scholarships. The other half covers various expenses that the
Club incurs such as postage for mailings to those who do not have emails, the
costs of printing and other routine expenses. If possible, the Board would like
to suggest that dues be paid for this year in light of these expenses. Dues can
be mailed to Anna Beth Kinyon at 117 Windermere Road, Lockport, New York 14094.
Our Scholarship Committee really worked hard during the initial
quarantine imposed because of the pandemic. They managed to meet through Zoom
and interviewed the applicants. We had wonderful young women receive
scholarships this year because of these dedicated Committee persons - Katherine
Miner who is attending MIT to major in math and Sara McIntyre who is attending
the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam!!
New
directories were due to be printed this year for the Club. In order to save the
expense of having to mail directories to all members, the Board decided to
postpone this until next year. We have had new members, most recently Susan
Odle (5645 Young Road, Lockport, NY 14094; 716-213- 8957) and Michelle Roman
(30 Cherry Street, Lockport, NY 14094; 716-359- 3666). Please make a note to
add these to your current directory. Remember to contact the Telephone
Committee if there are changes to your listing.
The
Program Committee is always looking for suggestions for interesting speakers
and programs! If you have any ideas, be sure to pass them along to Nancy
Fischer or any other member of the Board.
Lastly,
I have a call out for a volunteer or two....at one time, there was both Facebook
page and a blog for the Lockport College Women's Club - two places where
interesting information can be shared for both our members and members of the
community. If there is anyone who is "savvy" with computers or has an
interest in developing our social media presence, please contact Judy
Johnson-Paonessa (716) 481-9129. The Club will be having its Hundred Year
birthday in the near future and it would be really great to be able to share
the Club's history with the community through social media.
Stay safe, stay healthy!! Our
Club’s mission is as relevant today as it was in the beginning.
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