The Mountain Top Welcome
Club Newsletter
April 2008
PRESIDENT'S REPORT - Karin
Caporuscio (474-1199 kacap66@yahoo.com)
It is Auction time! By this time, I am sure you have been contacted
by a board member requesting a donation. Please consider donating
an item of any kind. If you need a suggestion, please contact
Tricia Russell or Shannon Williams. Again, all money we raise
at the auction will benefit the Marian Sutherland Kirby Library,
Wright Township Park Expansion, and the Mountain Youth Soccer
Program. Don't forget to mark your calendars Thursday, April
24th at the Stage Coach Inn, doors open at 6:00PM. I look
forward to seeing you there!
Corinne Rossi and Beth LaMarca have been
busy finding volunteers for all of the board positions for next
year. If you are interested in serving on the board, please
contact them as soon as possible.
Finally, all of the special interest group
leaders should be finding their replacements for next year if
one is needed. If you are having trouble, please feel free to
contact me.
Next board meeting: Thursday, April 3rd
at the home of Kim Carpenter.
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1st VICE PRESIDENT - Lisa
Charton (868-0180, charton@epix.net)
Hope everybody enjoyed Paul
Nikom's defense demonstrations-I'm glad there was so much participation;
let's hope none of us will ever have to use anything that we
learned but we are all stronger for having the knowledge. This
month's meeting we will have Randy Swank from Prudential Securities
speaking. Randy is a financial planner and will be addressing
IRAs, 529 accounts and any other questions you might have. So,
bring some of your best questions because how often do we get
free financial advice!
This month the meeting will be a little
different so please take note of the location. Even though the
location is different the food will remain the same great lunches
we always have. This month our homemade lunch of American/Italian
fare will be provided by Morris' Family Restaurant.
DETAILS:
GENERAL MEETING: Thursday, April 17, 2008
TIME: 12:00 pm
WHERE: Morris' Family Restaurant, Mountaintop
LUNCHEON COST: $6.00 per person
BABYSITTING: space is limited, the children will be in the back
corner of the room watching a movie so if you can find alternate
child care that would be appreciated, if not, please feel free
to bring them with you.
RSVP: By April 10, 2008 using the reservation form at the back
of the newsletter or by email to me at charton@epix.net
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2nd VICE PRESIDENT - Membership
- Kim Carpenter (474-9020 or kimwc@yahoo.com)
When I moved to Mountain Top,
I was so grateful to quickly meet a couple of the members of
the Welcome Club. They invited me to a playgroup and then a
general meeting, and within two weeks of moving here, I had been
to three Welcome Club events! I felt very welcome to the area
and almost immediately felt surrounded by friends. It made my
move to the area so much easier. Let's make sure we are providing
our new neighbors the same opportunity. If you have a new neighbor
or if there is someone you think would benefit from the Welcome
Club, please let them know about our wonderful club. You can
also give me their name and contact information and I'll send
them a letter of welcome and a current newsletter. In either
case, you may be the person who makes a difference in their life,
just like Liz Shipton and Kathleen Ferguson made in mine!
To make our guests feel extra welcome, at the next meeting, we
will once again have a gift for each new guest and also a gift
for the person who brings the most guests! (Congratulations
to Mary Thomas who won in January and Debra Bolus Grosek, a new
member herself, who won in February!) So think about the person
who may need a friend and we'll see both at the next meeting!
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HOSTESS COORDINATOR - Tracie
Pratt & Lisa Davidson (474-9542 or 474-0285)
We hope everyone enjoyed March's
morning meeting, sometimes its fun to switch things up a little
bit. We would also like to thank Corinne Rossi for donating
the centerpieces. If you have any suggestions for April's meeting
please let us know. Thanks!
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SECRETARY -Lorraine Novinger
(474-1002 or lcnovinger@aol.com)
Corinne Rossi (474-2181, gabeandgigi@msn.com)
A Sympathy card was sent to
The Brandreth Family. As always, anyone who knows of a member
in need of a card for a birth, get well, death in the family
etc., please contact Lorraine. If you did not receive a directory
this year, please contact Corinne and she will see to it that
you get it ASAP.
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WAYS & MEANS -Tricia Russell
(403-7785, tricia.russell@wilkes.edu
-please note
new email address)
and Shannon Williams (474-5570, shannon.williams@flsmidth.com)
WHAT?:
Mountain Top Welcome Club Annual Charity Auction
WHERE?:
Crystal Ballroom at the Stage Coach Inn, Route 309
WHEN?:
Thursday, April 24 Silent auction opens at 6 pm, bidding
at 7 PM
WHO?:
Anyone (members and non-members) can come and enjoy the fun!!
WHY?:
All proceeds will benefit our three charities selected by the
Welcome Club members at the beginning of the year Marian
Sutherland Kirby Library, Mountain Top Youth Soccer Association,
and the Wright Township Park Expansion Project.
HOW?:
Business and member (like you!) contributions
We especially want to increase our
membership support and attendance at this year's auction. The auction was a great success last year and
we have high hopes again this year. We are excited that we have
already received some donations and have heard some great ideas
with enthusiasm from some members. Great news!! We will be keeping
track of member donations and providing you with regular updates
on our success as we go forward via email.
Remember donations can be almost anything-
homemade crafts, bought items, baked goods, services, theme baskets,
or monetary contributions. Donations don't have to be individual-you
can consider teaming up with a friend as well. Any board member
would be happy to help you with ideas if needed. So just ask.
Items can be dropped off as soon as they are ready at Tricia
Russell's home 477 Strawberry Lane or given to Shannon
Williams, or any board member. We can also pick up items if needed.
Try to drop items off at least a week or two in advance, unless
of course they are food items.
Also, if you or someone you know, work
for or own a business that would be willing to contribute, a
donation would be greatly appreciated. All businesses who donate
are recognized, both at the Auction, and in the newsletter
so it is great advertisement! If anyone has any questions about
the auction, please contact one of us.
Thank you in advance for your support,
and we hope to see you at the Auction!!
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TREASURER - Terry Cahill (474-0592,
tcahill@ptd.net)
If you have any expenses, please let me know and I'll
be happy to reimburse you.
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SERVICES - Beth LaMarca (474-6320,
bethdoug@ptd.net)
and Mary Thomas (868-7737, vandert5@pa.metrocast.net)
For our April meeting, we will be collecting
items to donate to the Volunteers of America (http://www.voapa.org) in Wilkes Barre. They
are requesting only "baby items" such as: diapers,
wipes, formula (Similac with Iron), and jarred baby food. At
this time, they have an abundance of clothing, so that is not
needed, just the consumable items. If you cannot bring them
to the general meeting, please feel free to contact us and we
will pick up from your home.
Thank you to the loyal bakers that have been keeping our Fire
Departments happy and showing our appreciation for their
services! This month's volunteers included: Kami Peterson,
Shannon Williams, and Corinne Rossi. Thanks Ladies! Believe
it or not, as this newsletter is being written, there are STILL
a few spots left to fill - please donate some time and baked
goods to show our thanks for our local fire departments and call
Beth or Mary for a date.
Have you seen the signs of spring appearing in the area? Well,
we have, and in order to enjoy nature's beauty, we want to clean
up our area of Route 309! Yes, we are talking about our Adopt-
A-Highway Spring Clean-Up! To tie into "Earth Day"
this year, we have scheduled it for Monday, April 21st, at
9:30am. Babysitting will be provided, details to follow.
(If you are willing to babysit, please let us know!) We would
be grateful for anyone who could volunteer for a couple of hours
to clean a two-mile stretch of Route 309. The more people we
get the faster it goes... For example, in the fall, we had about
6 volunteers and it only took 2 hours - just imagine if we doubled
or tripled our help! Please sign up by calling Beth or Mary
or you can sign up at the March general meeting. We hope to see
you there. Thanks!
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PUBLICITY / HISTORIAN - Lael
Swank (868-5040, rrswank@msn.com)
I'm looking for photos of all
events such as playgroups and field trips, dinner clubs, special
events, adopt-a-highway, picnics, children's parties and any
other events that our Welcome Club participates in. I need your
help to cover all of our special interest groups. These photos
will also be use for our president's album at the end of her
term. Please send me any photos you would like published and
I will send them to the newspapers.
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NEWSLETTER - Kim Kovalchik
(403-1353, ejk2@verizon.net)
Please email newsletter articles
for the May issue to me by Friday, April 11, 2008. Thank
you!
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MEALS THAT HEAL - Christine
Strage (474-5026, Christine@strage.com)
Please contact Christine is
anyone needs this service, which provides meals to members experiencing
an illness, birth or death in the family.Back
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"MOMS & TOTS"- Ann Papciak (403-0488, kgnfakp@aol.com)
Details soon.
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PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP - Elisa
Colo (403-5374, Ekcolox2@aol.com)
Details soon
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COFFEE & BABIES - Rachel
Boellmann (868-6002 or boell912@epix.net)
Spring has arrived! Celebrate
and join us for coffee and babies this month. This playgroup
is primarily for caregivers and their children aged two and under.
Siblings are always welcome! Thanks to Tricia Russell who volunteered
to coordinate this playgroup for next year! If anyone would
like to host a playdate for her next year please contact Tricia
at 403-7785.
Day: Thursday April 24th
Time: 10a.m.-12p.m.
Place: My Home J
33 Nuangola Ave., Lake Nuangola
RSVP: by April 21st to Rachel at 868-6002
CHILDREN'S PARTIES Valerie Way
403-4017 & Carole MacDonald 474-5777
Children's Spring Party
Friday April 4th - 12:00 2:00 p.m.
Presbyterian Church 9 Chestnut St. Mountain Top
$4.00 per Child
Come join us for live entertainment, crafts, fun &
food!
All parents are asked to bring items according to
their last name.
If your last name begins with A-M please bring finger sandwiches.
If your last name begins with N-Z please bring dessert.
Please RSVP by April 1st to Carole (474-5777) or Valerie
(403-4017)
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OTHER SPECIAL INTEREST ACTIVITIES:
DINNER CLUB - Marie Duclos
(678-7332)
April - Sunday Brunch or Saturday
Night Buffet: Hostesses please
contact your assigned group. Let me know if you are having any
trouble setting up your meal. And don't forget the May Cocktail
Party on May 17th at Joann and Tim Rushton's for all members
and those who might be interested in becoming members. We will
need substantial appetizers for this party. Call Joann or Marie
Duclos at 678-7332.
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ARTS & CRAFTS- Judy Grimm
(403-6194, jacg715@ptd.net)
Details soon
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NEEDLEWORK - Roye Brunnenmeyer
(868-3071)
We meet every other Wednesday
morning and members bring their own needlework projects to work
on. We always welcome new members to join this fun-loving group.
Please call the hostess if you plan to attend.
Wed., April 2nd at Joan Revis', 3 Mountainwood
Drive (Timberwood), at 10:00 a.m. (474-0484)
Wed., April 16th at Jan Pagodin's, 60 Ice Lake Drive (Ice Ponds),
at 11:00 a.m. ((868-3714) - PLEASE NOTE--this meeting will
be a "POTLUCK" & everyone is asked to bring a dish
to share & note also that the time will be 11:00 a.m.
Wed., April 30th at Mae Schuler's, 85 Karin Drive, at 10:00 a.m.
(678-5925)
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SCRAPBOOKING - Deana Pickett
(474-6048, dpickett01@aol.com)
Beth LaMarca's Home on Thursday,
April 10th 1pm-3pm
11 Old Orchard Lane, Highland Woods
Please RSVP to Deana 474-6048 or to Beth 474-6320
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BOOK CLUB - Carol McGowan
(868-6876)
Our next book will be Darkfever
by Karen Marie Moning. We will meet at Terry Cahill's, 57 Catalpa
Ave, Woodland Estates on April 18th at 10:00AM. Give Terry a
call if you plan on attending at 474-0592 and as always children
are welcome.
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Mountain Top Welcome Club
Reservation Form for
April "Meet & Greet" General Meeting
at Morris' Family Restaurant, Mountaintop
Meeting Date: Thursday, April
17th @ 12:00PM
Topic: Financial Advisor Randy Swank
Please reserve your seat by Thursday, April 10th
Lunch will be provided by Morris' Family Restaurant - $6 per
person
Name:_______________________
# Attending (@ $6.00)_____
Please return this form with your check to
Mountain Top Welcome Club
P.O. Box 243, Mountaintop, PA 18707
or RSVP by email to Lisa Charton at charton@epix.net
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BULLTEIN BOARD
1. Wanted:
Outdoor children's toys, such as playhouse, child's table/chair
set, etc. Please call member Elizabeth Montanino at 574-6884
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