From the President:

Peggy Dean, President   

     Up, Up and Away
                   ...into a new decade
 

     Is it really time for the beginning of the fall season and the excitement that it brings? At the Lubbock Women's Club our staff and board members are working hard to ready the club for a wonderful Community Open House designed to showcase the club to our friends in the community. I hope you will take time to look around the club to see the final results of the building expansion and how it has enhanced the beauty of our historical club.

     I know everyone is looking forward to viewing the beautiful new fall fashions from Doncaster at the September Fashion show on Thursday, September 2. After the Labor Day Holiday we can all enjoy the Tailgate Party on Thursday, September 9 at noon. Then Friday, September 10, Judy Caffee, our Membership Chairman and her committee, will entertain all new members of the club with lunch and information. If you sponsored a new member this year, I hope you will be able to attend this luncheon and help us welcome our newest members.

     Although Labor Day precludes First Monday Game Day, we will still have two opportunities for fun with Third Monday Game Day on September 20 and the Autumn Games Benefit on Monday, September 27. Other programs for the month include: The One Room Schoolhouse, Forensic Sciences, Treasures of the World, and China: Design and Construction Process.

     As we enter the fall months, we are excited to announce a renewed opportunity to purchase a brick to be placed in the Historic Brick Walkway leading to the west front entrance of the club. This project was begun under the leadership of former President Gertrude Miller, and many members purchased bricks during the 2006 – 2007 club year. However, we have new members and also those who did not participate at the time who will want place a brick on the walkway. Forms for purchasing bricks will be available through Toni's office at the club or from representatives at club events. The cost of each brick will be $100, and the proceeds will go to The Lubbock Women’s Club Historical Foundation.

     Our new Lubbock Women's Club cookbook, A Culinary Adventure, is just delightful, and all of those who worked on this major fund raising project under the direction of Kaye Greer and Elaine Milam are to be congratulated for their hours of proofing and editing. If you have not bought your copy, please see Toni in the office or one of the committee members at club events. You will be delighted with the exquisite art work of Dolores Bennett and Kendra Lansdell and the variety of recipes of both the club and fellow members.

     The 2010 -2011 Lubbock Women's Club yearbook is wonderful. Thanks to our vice president Elaine Milam for her attention to such detail in producing our new Yearbook.

     Cathie and her staff are anxious to accommodate all of our needs with the new look of the club. Please remember to book your fall and holiday events and take advantage of the lovely new space available for special events for both members and participating clubs. I'll see you soon as we enter this exciting fall season!.