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THE DAYTON WOMAN’S CLUB May 2013 Jean Short, Newsletter Editor

www.thedaytonwomansclub.com 937-228-1124 The mission of The Dayton Woman’s Club I

The mission of The Dayton Woman’s Club is to preserve and maintain the historical home located at 225

North Ludlow Street while providing a gracious setting for Club members, their guests and the citizens of the

Miami Valley to utilize for personal, social, professional and philanthropic growth and development.

Elder Beerman Fashion Show Tuesday, April 30 It is spring and time again for the Elder Beerman Hanger Fashion Show! The Elder Beerman team will bring the latest spring colors and fresh styles to dazzle

us. Special Estee Lauder items will also be on display. This is always a popular DWC event. Bring your friends for a fun day!

Social: 10:30 a.m. Program: 11:00 a.m. Lunch: 12:00 Noon Fresh Fruit Cup Chicken, Tuna and Egg Salad Trio on Lettuce

Homemade Rolls Pecan Pie Choice of Beverage Members/Non-Members: $18.00/$21.00 all-inclusive

RESERVATIONS! 24 Hour Advance Reservation/Cancellation Required RESERVATIONS!

MOTHER’S DAY BUFFET Sunday, May 12 We are calling all mothers, grandmothers and special aunties. Treat yourself and your family to a wonderful buffet for this annual occasion at our Club. There will be several meat carving stations, favorite DWC salads, an array of special vegetable dishes, fancy desserts and your choice of beverage. Our new Chef Austin will do his best to make the day perfect for you ladies and your guests today. Come join us and take a break from the kitchen while you dine at our beautiful Victorian House.

The Woman’s Club of Dayton Foundation’s 50/50 Raffle will be held today. Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Members/Non-Members: $22.00/$25.00 all-inclusive Children 4 - 12 years of age: $11.00/$12.00 Children under 4 years: no charge

Reservations! 24 Hour Advance Reservation/Cancellation Required Reservations!

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THE ARTEMIS CENTER Helping Victims of Domestic Violence Tuesday, May 14

Our neighbor just two blocks away, the Artemis Center, has served the Miami Valley area for over twenty-seven years, providing victim advocacy, support, systems advocacy and child therapy services. The mission of the Artemis Center is Leading the Community in its Commitment to End Domestic Violence. Patti Schwarztrauber, Executive Director, will inform us how they work to accomplish their mission through support and empowerment of victims, education of the community, coordination and leadership of community efforts to respond to domestic violence. This is a great opportunity for The DWC to help other women in need. At this time, the Center is in need of the following items: baby food and formula, Lysol wipes, hand sanitizer, canned fruit, canned chicken or tuna, pasta sauces, pasta, hearty canned soups, individually wrapped snack foods, granola bars, instant oatmeal packages and peanut butter and jelly. Any items that you can donate will be greatly appreciated. There is a box at the front desk marked Artemis Center that will be there until May 14th to receive your donations.

Social: 10:30 a.m. Program: 11:00 a.m. Lunch: 12:00 Noon Caesar Salad Quiche Lorraine Vegetable Medley Homemade Rolls Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream Choice of Beverage

Members/Non-Members: $18.00/$21.00 all-inclusive RESERVATIONS! 24 Hour Advance Reservation/Cancellation Required RESERVATIONS!

THE ANNUAL PURPLE PARTY Wednesday, May 22 Join DWC friends to celebrate our annual sassy gathering for the reading of the poem, “When I Am an Old Woman, I Shall Wear Purple”. Please find a retro brooch to wear with your purple outfit or accessories. Brooches made a noticeable comeback on the fashion runway shows last fall when they appeared on sweaters and handbags. The brooches could even be found attached to the hair as a part of one’s hairdo! Social: 10:30 a.m. Program: 11:00 a.m. Lunch: 11:45 a.m. Spinach Salad Quiche with Fresh Fruit Homemade Rolls Chef’s Surprise Dessert Choice of Beverage Member/Non-Member Cost: $18.00/$21.00 all-inclusive RESERVATIONS! 24 Hour Advance Reservation/Cancellation Required RESERVATIONS!

BROOCHES

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COVERED BRIDGES OF OHIO Wednesday, May 29 Don’t you just love Covered Bridges? Come learn about many of the Covered Bridges of Ohio. You will see the oldest and newest bridges in Ohio, some well cared for and others that are not and a look at differences in the styles of bridges according to builders. Presenter Al Bowers of the Enon Historical Society has visited covered bridges all over the United States. He will provide details about the locations, types of trusses, structural information and the best bridges in our state. Mr. Bowers will tell us about the Ballard Road Covered Bridge in Greene County, as well as, describing all seven covered bridges in Preble County. Have you seen the covered bridge on Route 35? Maps that include driving directions will be provided for you to view all the bridges for a lovely and pleasurable drive through Preble County! Social: 10:30 a.m. Program: 11:00 a.m. Lunch: 12:00 Noon Tossed Salad Bourbon Chicken Rice Pilaf Buttered Broccoli Homemade Rolls Key Lime Pie Choice of Beverage

Members/Non-Members: $18.00/$21.00 all-inclusive RESERVATIONS! 24 Hour Advance Reservation/Cancellation Required RESERVATIONS!

Ballard Road Covered Bridge Cemetery Road Covered Bridge Engle Mill Road Covered Bridge Built 1883 Built 1886 Built 1877

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER May 31 Come and enjoy a fun evening with family, your guests and friends. Welcome our new Chef Austin as he prepares a special spring dinner for you. Spend a delightful spring evening at our beautiful DWC Victorian Clubhouse. Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m.

Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Fruit Glaze OR

Baked Tilapia with Mushroom/Lobster Sauce An entrée selection must be made with your reservation. Cranberry Pecan Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Wild Rice Steamed Spring Asparagus Gourmet Strawberry Cheesecake Homemade Rolls & Butter Choice of Beverage

Member/Non-Member: $24.00/$27.00 per person all-inclusive RESERVATIONS! 24 Hour Advance Reservation/Cancellation Required RESERVATIONS!

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Dietary Special Needs Please let us know if you have a food allergy (ies) or any other dietary need that will require a special meal or if you need a vegan/vegetarian meal. Your dietary request can be made with the desk volunteer when you make a reservation.

MESSAGE FROM THE DWC PRESIDENT

HAPPY MAY DAY! HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Do you remember making May baskets in school and wrapping and dancing around the May

Pole on May 1st? The May Day celebrations were always so much fun!

I hope all mothers have a lovely Mother’s Day. We will have a special buffet to celebrate the day

on May 12th. Please come and join us.

Our new Chef, Austin Walker, is doing a great job on a part time basis with us until his two week

notice regarding his current job is fulfilled.

Thank you to the anonymous member who donated the new curtains on the stage which should

be installed soon. It will be a wonderful improvement.

The Foundation is having a 50/50 Raffle which will be distributed on Mother’s Day. Buy a raffle

ticket. You could be the lucky one!

We are The Dayton Woman’s Club. Let’s make it succeed by our attendance and our support.

As ever,

Ann

De-Clutter Your Home and Help The DWC at the Same Time There will be a garage sale June 6th and 7th at the home of Margie and Bob Neff for the benefit of The DWC. We would love to have saleable items that are just taking up space in your home. Bring your donations to the club marked “Garage Sale.” For further information and questions, see Bob Neff or Dottie Norton.

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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! To Mary Jo Sims and Heads Up Hair Designs stylists Linda, Melissa and Don for their

donations in the memory of Marge DeArmon.

Other DWC News The DWC will be CLOSED on Memorial Day, May 27th.

The minutes for the April Annual Meeting and the new 2013 Membership Directory are now

available at the front desk. These documents will not be mailed to you.

The new website for The Dayton Woman’s Club is up and running. Be sure to check out this site

and tell your friends. It is up to date, interactive with a menu and the Club’s history, as well as,

many beautiful room to room pictures of our lovely home. Also accessible is information on

reserving the facility for private parties. We thank Tom Ernst, the website developer, who donated

his services to The DWC’s website regarding our outstanding, historical venue. Take a look:

www.thedaytonwomansclub.com

Paul Heras has completed his training and is now officially our Financial Services Manager.

Many members were able to meet him at the April Annual Membership Meeting when he gave a

PowerPoint presentation on the financial status of the Club. Please direct all of your questions

about finances, including payment of your dues to Paul. We also want to thank Carol Houck who

served gratis as Interim Financial Services Manager these past six months until Paul was hired and

completed his training/internship period. We welcome Paul to our DWC family!

We learned the death of former DWC member, Carolyn Harrington’s husband, George, who

passed away on April 6th at the age of 80, DWC member, Wanda Stofer’s son, Larry, who passed

away at the age of 55 on April 7th and DWC member, Marjorie Stanley, who passed away on April

17th at the age of 91. We extend our condolences to the families of Carolyn, Wanda and Marjorie.

Please remember, if you hear of the death of any DWC member, spouse or former member, be

sure to notify the Club (228-1124).

Other Events in May Wednesday, May 8 DWC Executive Board 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 8 Network Business Referral Club Contact Karen Bracher Monday, May 13 Travel Club 10:30 a.m. Contact Esther Chestnut Wednesday, May 15 DWC Board of Directors 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 18 The DFWC 11:00 a.m. Contact Mary Jo Sims Monday, May 20 Dominoes 11:30 a.m. Contact Wanda Stofer Monday, May 20 Garden Club 11:00 a.m. Contact Pat Bell Wednesday, May 22 Network Business Referral Club Contact Karen Bracher Friday, May 24 Duplicate Bridge Contact Connie Gant

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The Dayton Federation of Women’s Club Saturday, May 18

Ann Snyder & Friends are performers from the various high schools in the Dayton

area who participate in the Muse Machine Arts program. In addition to Ann Synder &

Friends performance, scholarships will be awarded to the recipients while recognition

will be given for club attendance and volunteer hours, plus the installation of the 2013 -

2014 DFWC officers. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. The program and meeting will

begin at 12:30 p.m. Please contact Mary Jo Sims to make a reservation(s) by May 13th.

This is the last luncheon meeting for the 2012 – 2013 year. The luncheon meetings and

programs for the 2013 – 2014 year will resume on Friday, September 20, 2013.

THE DAYTON WOMAN’S CLUB BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2013

Arlene Akerman, Corresponding Secretary Barbara Loos, Ways & Means Pat Baker, President - Elect Margie Neff, Membership Linda Barber, Public Relations/Marketing Dottie Norton, Vice President/House Ann Bradfute, President Diane Phillips, Membership Patricia Campbell, Business/Community Outreach Rita Schweikhart, Treasurer Mollie Hauser, Historian Janet Stange, Events Carol Houck, Recording Secretary Barb Strader, Events

Ann Wurtzbacher, Treasurer-Elect

EX-OFFICIO DWC BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2013 Margie Neff, Past President Jean Short, Newsletter Editor & DFWC President

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Sharon Short, DDN Columnist & Author Tuesday, June 4

Sharon Short is the author of the novel, My One Square Inch of Alaska, in which a

pair of siblings escapes the strictures of their 1950s industrial Ohio town on the

adventure of a lifetime. The siblings learn about the power of embracing and following

their dream. Sharon is also the Literary Life columnist for the Dayton Daily News. She

directs the renowned Antioch Writers’ Workshop in Yellow Springs and is an Adjunct

Instructor of creative writing and composition at Antioch University Midwest. She has

also published two mystery series, as well as, short stories, essays and a humor column

that ran for ten years in the Dayton Daily News. This will be a wonderful program with a

delightful local author!

Social: 10:30 a.m. Program: 11:00 a.m. Lunch: 12:00 Noon

Spinach Salad Pork Tenderloin w/ Apple Glaze Rice Pilaf Buttered Broccoli

Homemade Rolls Hot Fudge Sundae Choice of Beverage

Members/Non-Members: $18.00/$21.00 all-inclusive RESERVATIONS! 24 Hour Advance Reservation/Cancellation Required RESERVATIONS!

Alaskan Wildflowers

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CENTER DIRECTORSPROGRAM Armed Forces Day

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DWC CLOSED COVERED FRIDAY NIGHTMEMORIAL DAY BRIDGES DINNER

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THE DAYTON WOMAN'S CLUB EVENTS CALENDAR

*MAY 2013*

THE DWC EVENTS: 24 Hour Advanced Reservation/Cancellation Required

SAVE THESE JUNE 2013 DATES FOR THE DWC June 4 – Sharon Short, DDN Columnist & Author

June 5 – Booklovers

June 25 – Red Cross Program, rescheduled because of inclement weather

Other upcoming events will be announced in the June 2013 Newsletter.

Deadline for June 2013 Newsletter articles,

May 15th!

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