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President's Welcome |
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Welcome to all of our new members who have joined us this year, we are grateful that you have chosen to become involved and to support our organization. Also, special thanks to all of our more than 500 returning members for renewing your memberships. You are the foundation of our organization and you are very much appreciated. Our ongoing support to the Dallas Arboretum continues because of your membership, your support of the fundraising events and your donor naming contributions.
This year marks the 29th year of the Women’s Council and the significant positive impact of our organization to the Dallas Arboretum and to the Dallas community continues to grow. We take pride in knowing that taxpayer dollars can be used in other areas due to our support and maintenance of A Women’s Garden. This very special area in the Dallas Arboretum draws national recognition from various publications every year, it has been featured on many local and national television programs, and is a favorite photograph location. It is a key to the Dallas Arboretum being recognized as one of the top fourteen places to visit in the world during spring by MSN.com. Also, we can take pride in knowing that we are part of this ever changing work of art, this place where you can renew your spirit, make memories with family and friends, and a place where you can feel blessed.
Looking ahead, the event chairs have worked diligently over the summer planning some wonderful events for the coming year. Special thanks to Chairman Carole Ann Brown and Program Chairman Glenda Cotner for kicking off our year with the first General Meeting which will be on Wednesday, September 14th, at the Bent Tree Country Club. Our New Member Reception will be Wednesday evening, September 21st. Thank you to Kathy Cothrum for hosting this event and to Myra Hammond for chairing. Volunteer Day at the Arboretum is Wednesday, October 26th, thank you to Helen Tieber, Chairman and Markita Thompson Co-Chair. Please don’t miss A Writer’s Garden Symposium and Luncheon which will be Thursday November 10th. This event, which is chaired by Jocelyn White, will definitely motivate and inspire you. A special thank you to our Writer’s Garden Honorary Chair, Dee and D’Andra Simmons. We are very fortunate as these ladies will also present a very special program at the Valentine Tea in February. Thursday, April 12th will be the over the top Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Luncheon. Thank you to Chairs Carmaleta Whiteley and Barbara Daseke as they have been working through the summer on this major event for the Women’s Council. More information about all of these upcoming events and others is listed in the newsletter and on the website.
Also, thank you to our Membership Team; Sue John, Jennifer Mira, Judy Birchfield, Giana DePaul, and Michele Mew for working through the summer. Special thanks to our Finance Team; Melissa Lewis and Helen Nixon for their help and work on the budget. Thank you to Sue Ringle for hosting our first board meeting in June, and to our Website and Tech Team, Linda Spina and Beth Walthall. Special thanks to Sharon Walker, our Board Meeting Arrangements Chair and to Kathryn Phillips, our Board Meeting Hospitality Chair. Thank you to Sharron and Bunny O’Neil for planning our spring trip, to Esprit de Corps Carolyn Robbins, and to our Recording Secretary Sydney Reid-Hedge. Also thank you to Carol Boss who continues to take care of the bulb sales every year. Finally, thank you to Nancy Bierman, Patricia Cowlishaw, Sharon Barbee, Renee Farren, Wendy Hansen, Bettina Hennessey, Kathy Cothrum, Nancy Connor, Carolyn Rogers, Jo Anne McCullough and Sandy Secor for all your help over the summer.
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Learn About Us Click on the links below Founders |
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Make plans to join us for these upcoming events!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 A Writer's Garden Valentine Tea The Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Volunteer Day at the Arboretum Thursday, April 12, 2012 Mad Hatter's Tea Party Theme: "TBA" Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden Ginsburg Plaza & Rosine Hall 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Spring General Meeting and Tea 700 Park Lane 10:00 a.m. Reception 10:30 a.m. Meeting & Program Noon Lunch |
