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Club Proceedings President’s Message - Betty Ringlee
This is a very busy season for the Club and there is lots of news to catch up on. The April 4thluncheon saw a record crowd at the Inn when new officers were nominated and elected to the Board. The officers to be installed at the May Luncheon will be Carolyn Sawyer as Vice President, Ollie Christopher as Treasurer, Donna Snellgrove as Secretary and yours truly, Betty Ringlee, as President. Our next general meeting will be held Wednesday, May 2 at The Inn at Gig Harbor. Lunch buffet will be “The Whole Enchilada” including grilled chicken and angus beef tenders, grilled fajita vegetables, cheese enchiladas, rice, black beans, guacamole, tortillas and all the fixings, and dessert. The cost is $18 per person and doors open at 11:30.
We expect another big crowd to welcome our speaker, Bob Himes, member of the Gig Harbor City Council. He will share his views on growth and the new moratorium on construction and related issues for the future. DON’T MISS THIS ONE! Be sure to send in your luncheon reservation form (attached at the end of the newsletter) by Wed, April 25th. Thank you all for volunteering and your countless hours of support to the Club. We owe a HUGE “Thank You” to our Vice President, Patricia Frazer, for months of work behind the scenes to arrange our guest speakers. Please thank her when you see her and let’s have another great turn out in May.
Vice-President’s Message – Patricia Frazer
The speakers at the March and April General Meetings were very informative and
entertaining. They spoke about how their business ventures were developed in Gig Harbor.
Mark Eggen, the founder of Hop Jacks, shared his personal journey of developing this regional
chain of restaurants. His inspiration came from his family experiences growing up in this area
and wanting to create neighborhood gathering places. Giving back to the community through
charitable initiatives continues to be important to Hop Jacks.
Gig Harbor Welcome Club Newsletter
May – June 2018 Vol. 38, No. 6
Mark Schaefer, the general manager of the Gig Harbor restaurant, is proud of supporting the
staff with training and scholarships to help them in career growth. Thanks to both Marks for
generously giving of their time!
And thank you to Troy Alstead, the founder of Ocean5 and Table 47, for joining us for lunch in
April. He shared the realization of his long time vision to create a space in his community
where people are welcome to play, hang out, dine and connect. Ocean5 and Table 47 reflect
his values about being environmentally responsible. The 55,000 sq. ft. building was built with
energy efficiencies such as geothermal heating and cooling, and maximizing natural light.
Recycled and reclaimed materials were used throughout. The restaurant focuses on locally
sourced food.
Monthly General Meetings
May 2, 2018 at 11:30 am in Dining Room, Inn at Gig Harbor
Menu: “The Whole Enchilada” in celebration of Cinco de Mayo
Speaker: Bob Himes, Gig Harbor City Councilman
June 2018 No General Meeting in June 2018
Appreciation Celebration
To express appreciation for the work that Activity Group Coordinators and
Board members provide the GHWC, a happy-hour celebration will be held on
June 6 at 4:30 pm in the Rosedale Village Clubhouse. The celebration will
include appetizers, wine, beer, and soft drinks and gifts. Invitations will be
emailed with details; invitees are asked to respond regarding whether they will be attending.
Annual Potluck Picnic & Bocce Tournament
Our annual Potluck Picnic and Bocce Ball Tournament will be held on Thursday, July 12 at Gig
Harbor City Park at Crescent Creek. Please note this is a change of date to Thursday due to
conflicts with other club events. Mark your calendar for this fun event and watch for future
announcements of details and signups for the potluck.
GHWC Board Actions
At the March and April meetings, the GHWC Board took the following action:
Adopted a motion to establish periodic Board review of the newsletter and website to
ensure that both are serving their purpose and meeting Board expectations.
Adopted a motion to implement the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Newsletter
Committee.
Adopted a motion that most general meetings be social in content and that not all
general meetings need have a speaker.
Adopted a motion to remove the General Meeting Luncheon reservation forms from the
Newsletter and distribute them independently, beginning in September 2018.
GHWC Board Officers Contact Information
President Betty Ringlee 253-265-0965
Vice-President Patricia Frazer 253-432-4134
Secretary Carolyn Sawyer 253-858-7753
Treasurer Ollie Christopher 253-265-2863
Website & Facebook – Steve Marques – 253-858-7926 -- [email protected]
The password for the “Member Area” on the GHWC website is:
1979. The GHWC Facebook page needs photos taken at Activity
Group meetings and events.
Sunshine Chair – Mary Bennett - 253-851-2844 -- [email protected]
If you know of any club member who is ill, in the hospital, or has had a death in the family,
please contact Mary Bennett so she can offer our encouragement/support with a card.
Newsletter Editor – Steve Marques – 253-858-7926 -- [email protected]
Mary Marques – Assistant Editor, Sharon Panchot – Proofreader. The GHWC President
appointed Steve Marques as Newsletter editor beginning with the May-June edition. The Club
thanks Gunda Meissner for her efforts as editor to produce and distribute the Newsletter. The
GHWC Board voted to make changes to the Newsletter to improve readability, accuracy, ease
of production, and printing by members.
Membership Chair – Mary Marques – 253-858-7926 – [email protected]
It is time to renew your membership in the Club (please see included Renewal Form). Your
current membership expires on June 30, 2018. Please mail your dues and the completed
renewal form to the address on the form by July 1, 2018.
Activity Groups
Artists and Crafters
Coordinator: Kathy Kostka, 208-412-5120
Meeting: Third Tuesday of each month. 12:30 pm at Kathy Kostka’s home. RSVP
May 15 - Balloon dip painting, sounds strange but great results for greeting cards.
June 19 – Fun with acrylics.
Blade & Spade
Coordinator: Nancy Christopher, 253-265-2863
Meeting: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 10 am; fieldtrips depart from Galaxy Theatre,
Uptown Gig Harbor. The primary gardening season in the Northwest is May and June; time to
explore one of our favorite nurseries. Both events will be followed by lunch in the local area.
May 15 (date variance, not 4th Tuesday) – Windmill Gardens in Sumner is our destination
June 26 – We journey to Point Defiance Park in Tacoma to view the park’s rose gardens
in full bloom.
Bocce Group
Coordinator: Harris Atkins, 253-858-6270
Meeting: Play is generally from May through September based on the
weather and the condition of the fields. The frequency of play and the days
and time is set at our first meeting of the new season. This past year we
played on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month at 2 pm. We use an informal
approach. I maintain a contact list and send out reminder e-mails. We
select two-person teams and match opponents randomly among those who
attend. It’s a simple game to learn but can be tricky to master. The group is open to everyone
in the Welcome Club regardless of experience level and you can play when you’re available. If
you would like to be added to the contact list or have questions, send Harris an e-mail
([email protected]) or give Harris a call at the above phone number.
Book Club #1
Coordinator: Mary Atkins, 253-858-6270 [email protected]
Meeting: Third Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm in host’s home.
May 17 – Host, Jenni Packwood [email protected]
Book: Last Bus to Wisdom by Ivan Doig
June 21 – Host, Arlene Appleton [email protected]
Book: The Origin by Dan Brown
Book Club #2
Coordinator: Rita Sabins, 253-226-9933 [email protected]
Meeting: Second Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm in host’s home.
May 10 – Host, Darlene Galaviz; Book: Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
June 14 – Host, Marilyn Bodily; Book: The Sound of Gravel: A Memoir by Ruth Wariner
Book Club #3
Coordinator: Joann Hale, 360-329-7419 [email protected]
Meeting: Third Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in host’s home. Please call or
email Joann Hale for additional information. May 17 – Host, Cherry Nelson; Book: An Irish Doctor in Peace and War by Patrick Taylor
June 21 – Host, Claudia Tolar; Book: A Long Walk for Water by Sue Park
Bunco
Coordinator: Shirley Wohlman, 253-851-4063
Meeting: Fourth Thursday of each month at 12:30 pm in members’ homes.
No update provided.
Canasta Group
Coordinator: Joanne Bennett, 253-509-0123 [email protected]
Meeting: Every Friday at Canterwood Country Club, 12606 54th Ave NW. We play from around
10:30 am to 3:00 pm. We buy lunch at Canterwood from a menu with budget-friendly options
(no cash, credit card required). Coffee, tea, water and cookies are complimentary.
Cocktailers
Coordinator: Coordinator for this group is needed.
Meeting: Fourth Saturday of each month; location varies; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Without a coordinator this group will fold.
Friday Night Out
Coordinator: Nancy Roberts, 916-591-8171 [email protected]
Meeting: First Friday of each month in host couple’s home for appetizers & cocktails, followed
by dinner at a restaurant of the host couple’s choice. Dessert and fellowship at the host
couple’s home follows dinner. The group is limited to 10 couples. (The group is presently full,
but couples can be placed on a waiting list for the next available opening.)
Genealogy Group
Coordinator: Harris Atkins, 253-858-6270 [email protected]
Meeting: Third Friday of each month (based on the availability of the
conference room) in the large conference room at the Gig Harbor branch of
the Pierce County Library from 2:45 pm to 4:30 pm. Typically, we begin our
meeting with a short presentation on some aspect of family research, e.g.
DNA, data sources, research methods, records keeping, and genealogy
websites. That is followed by a more general discussion in which each participant is given an
opportunity to talk about their individual research. Presentation topics are selected by the
group and a reminder e-mail is sent out about a week before the meeting. This group
welcomes members of all experience and interest levels to attend meetings. Contact Harris
with your questions.
Let’s Do Dinner
Coordinator: Debbie Smith, 253-851-3955
Meeting: Third Saturday of each month in host’s home for a dinner.
Each dining group is limited to a host and 8 guests. Hosting circulates amongst the group. The
host provides the entrée and wine; guests provide appetizers, sides, and dessert. New group
members are welcome; contact Debbie Smith. No update provided.
Lunch Bunch
Coordinator: Karen Evans, 253-265-0049
Meeting: Second Tuesday of each month at lunchtime in a restaurant in Gig Harbor to Port
Orchard, University Place and Tacoma. Sign-up for the next month occurs at the previous
month’s lunch meeting, or call Karen to get on the reservation list. There is no reminder call or
email. If you must cancel your reservation, please call Karen.
Mah-Jongg Group
Coordinator: Rita Sabins, 253-226-9933 [email protected]
Meeting: Every Tuesday at Canterwood Country Club, 12606 54th Ave NW. We play from 10:30
am to about 3:00 pm. We buy our lunches in the summer (now) and Canterwood provides
complimentary coffee, tea, water, and cookies. We play the American version of Mah-Jongg
with a card. A remind is sent out weekly to determine how many tables we will have and how
many games to bring. We are always looking for new players. Contact Rita with your
questions.
Men’s Breakfast Group
Coordinator: Bill Evans, 253-265-0049
Meeting: Second Saturday of each month at 8:30 am at Harbor Place, 1016 29th Street NW,
Gig Harbor. The breakfast meeting normally includes a program presented by a member of the
group. Call Bill Evans for more information or to be placed on the notification list.
Men’s Golf
Coordinator: Jim Terry, 253-509-2557
Meeting: Every Monday at various golf courses.
As of this writing we are three rounds into our summer schedule and headed out the door for
round four. The spring weather has been good to us with a 60 degree day this past week.
Greens have been punched and with the warm weather and sun they will quickly be in
summer condition. We have fifteen active members and eight associate members. We are
looking forward to a Great summer where some will break 100, some will break 90 and maybe
even 80. There is great hope for some to find the fairway with their tee shot and of course
there is that elusive 35 foot putt waiting to be made.
Men’s Poker
Coordinator: Bill Evans, 253-265-0049 -- Ray Kittelberger, 253-549-2195
Meeting: Second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Game host varies each month. A light
dinner, soft drinks, and beer is served. Ideally, the group has seven players at a table. If you
are interested contact Bill or Ray.
Needle Arts
Coordinator: Sharon Panchot, 253-858-2091
Meeting: First Thursday of each month at 10:30 am in a group member’s home. Individual
projects include knitting, crocheting, embroidery, counted cross-stich/needlepoint, quilting,
and hand sewing. The group works until after lunch. An email reminder will be sent a few days
prior to each meeting; group members should notify hostess whether they will be attending.
May 3 – meet at Carolyn Folsom’s home
June 7 – field trip to Ruby Street Quilt Works in Tumwater, WA
Sailing Group
Coordinator: Bob Himes, 253-509-0113
Meeting: The Sailing Group schedules at least two outings a month from May through September (depending on wind, weather, tides, and crew availability) for a 4 to 6 hour day-sail out of Gig Harbor aboard a Catalina 310 sailboat. While there is ample opportunity for group members to get some time at the helm and trimming sails, no prior sailing experience is required. The month of May signals the end of cold, rainy weather and the beginning of the sailing season. In past sailing seasons we’ve spotted harbor seals, sea lions, orcas, and attracted Pacific dolphins who like to swim around the boat. Please contact Bob Himes (253-509-0113) to find out more about this group and express interest in joining us for the 2018 season. A preliminary schedule for May will be distributed via e-mail by April 25th with instructions on signing-up to crew on a scheduled date. Travel Club Coordinator: Mary Bennett, 253-851-2844 -- Dottie Pringle, 253-858-9313
Meeting: Second Wednesday of each month at Rosedale Village Club House (gated community
at 4203 Rosedale Street, Gig Harbor) from 7:00 pm. Contact Mary B. or Dottie for the access
code to the security gate. Future travel club outings include:
May 22 to May 25 Gearhart by the Sea in Gearhart, OR
A fun get away. Reservations should be made at 800-547-0115. Refer to the Welcome Club to get the discount. Call Bill
Evans, 253-265-0049 after you’ve made reservations and let him know that you’re planning to join us. June 30th Cruise and picnic on Sucia Island - $129
Reservations should be made with Freedom Tours, 855-785-3188. Includes transportation, cruise to one of the beautiful San Juan Islands and Lunch. Let Mary Bennett know you’re going so she can arrange for carpooling.
July 13th at 7:00 pm Tacoma Rainiers Game @ Cheney Stadium This is always a popular event. Bring the family. $13.50 includes admission to the game and a ballgame hotdog and
fireworks. The money needs to be turned in to Mary Bennett by May 15th.
July 27th Tillicum Village Cruise/Dinner, Blake Island, WA Plans are to board the Bremerton Ferry, walk the two blocks to the Argosy Cruise Dock,
and board the 1:30 boat that will take us to Blake Island. On the island there will be
offered a Native American experience, complete with a delicious Salmon Dinner,
and a performance by dancers.
Member News
New Activity Proposed
A bowling activity group, traditional ten-pin and/or duck-pin bowling, has been proposed. Ray
Kittelberger and Nancy Christopher are organizing a bowling group and want to meet with club
members interested in participating in the activity. The new group would bowl at the Ocean5
facility in Gig Harbor. If you are interested, please contact Ray (253-549-2195) or Nancy (253-
265-2863) by June 1, 2018.
Opportunities to Help Keep Our Community Looking Great
Downtown Waterfront Alliance volunteers water the
beautiful flower baskets that grace our waterfront every
summer. Two-person teams water approximately 75 baskets
between 5:00 am and 7:30 am each morning. Each team
usually waters 2-3 times a month. Last summer eight
Welcome Club members participated in this effort. Our
teams were Chuck and Charli Meacham, Harris Atkins and Dick Russell, Bill Evans and Dave
Ringlee, and Ken Tolar and Bob Himes. If you would like to get involved there is a slot open on
Saturdays helping an experienced “Waterer”.
On Saturday May 19 from 9-Noon, The Alliance is sponsoring the 4th Annual Downtown
Waterfront Spring Clean Up. We meet at Skansie Park and bring our own tools. There will be
an appreciation lunch at the conclusion of the event. Last year there were 10 Welcome Club
Members involved and one of our projects was to clean up and bark portions of Donkey Creek
Park.
If you would like to help on either of these projects, call Harris Atkins at 253-858-6270.
Meet our new Secretary
Welcome to the newest officer of our Club – Donna Snellgrove. Donna and her husband, Ed, moved to Gig Harbor 10 years ago after raising their family in Tacoma. She trained as a registered nurse and worked for the Tacoma Public Library in children’s services. Donna and Ed have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Her family and friends are most important to her, but she finds time as well to read, shop, decorate, scrapbook, and play cards. Donna joins a great team of officers with Betty Ringlee, President, Carolyn Sawyer, Vice President, and Ollie Christopher, Treasurer.
May Birthdays
Darlene Galaviz 1 May Norene Scott 2 May Ted Sanford 4 May Karen Evans 5 May Jim Terry 8 May Marjory Newman 12 May Nick Bazan 13 May Corky Byrtus 17 May Mary Bennett 18 May Ron Talley 21 May Marcia Nolan 23 May Neal Van Der Voom 24 May Bill Spinn 28 May Gloria Anderson 31 May Gerald Reed 31 May
June Birthdays
Jan Reeder 1 June Don Rolf 1 June Sue McAlpine 3 June Mark Crewson 6 June Don Scott 6 June June Rittenburg 9 June Angie Picchi 11 June Gary Ahlstrand 19 June Karen Knowle 19 June Marilyn Holst 20 June Richard Van Cise 20 June Kathy Baasch 21 June Wayne Miller 23 June Barbara Walicki 23 June Theresa Cosgrove 25 June Jacque Burdette 28 June Gregg Roberts 28 June Bets Byrtus 29 June Helen Davis 30 June
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest Members!
Normajean Badger 2005 17th Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Cell: 360-969-1957
Mary Lou Nolan & Nick Bazan 4203 Rosedale St. #20 B Gig Harbor, WA 98335
404-626-2266 or 828-371-2653 [email protected]
Kathleen Bray 7408 35th St. NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335 415-302-9529
Colleen & Jim Brown P.O. Box 1106
Vaughn, WA 98394 253-884-3083
[email protected] [email protected]
Sheila & Dave Higby
9527 Crescent Cove Pl. Gig Harbor, WA 98332
509-947-9608 or 509-947-9601 [email protected] [email protected]
Annette Hein & Dick Kuykendall
127 Pt. Fosdick Circle NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335
253-858-6655 or Cell: 253-219-2012 [email protected] [email protected]
Barbara Walicki Mary Zulauf 1706 20th St. Ct. NW 7012 47th St. NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335 Gig Harbor, WA 98335 360-731-8798 919-302-4533 [email protected] [email protected]
Gig Harbor Welcome Club
General Meeting Luncheon Reservation Form
Date: May 2, 2018 Time: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Location: Dining Room at the Inn at Gig Harbor, 3211 56th Street, Gig Harbor
Speaker: Bob Himes, Gig Harbor City Councilman
Menu: “The Whole Enchilada” in celebration of Cinco de Mayo
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Yes, I will be coming to the General Meeting Luncheon in May, 2018
Number Attending: ____ Name(s): __________________ _______________________
(First) (Last)
Contact Info: ___________________ _______________________
(First) (Last)
Phone: __________________ ___________________ _______________________
(First) (Last)
Cell Phone: ______________ ___________________ _______________________
(First) (Last)
I have enclosed a check for $18 per person listed on the reservation form. Sorry, no debit or
credit cards accepted. Please make check payable to: Gig Harbor Welcome Club
Your check and this Reservation Form should be mailed prior to April 25, 2018 to:
GHWC
P.O. Box 1122
Gig Harbor, 98335
Total $ Enclosed: __________
There are no refunds for those unable to attend as planned. If you mail late, you MUST also
notify the Treasurer, Ollie Christopher at 253-225-7114 to be included.
Please Note
There is NO General Meeting Luncheon in June, 2018. There will be a Membership Picnic on
July 12, 2018. Details regarding the Picnic will be in the next issue of the Newsletter.
Gig Harbor Welcome Club Membership Renewal Form and Annual Dues Payment
July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019
Yes, I/we will be renewing my/our membership for the 2018-2019 membership year.
I have enclosed the annual dues of $20.00 per person or $35.00 per couple.
Renewals must be received by July 1, 2018, in order to be listed in the new directory.
Please make your check payable to Gig Harbor Welcome Club and mail it with this form to:
Gig Harbor Welcome Club
P.O. Box 1122
Gig Harbor, Washington 98335
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