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Dunwoody Woman's Club
Serving the community since 1971
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Thursday, Jan 14th, 10:00am
Zoom Meeting
Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Sponsored by: Health & Wellness
Monday, Jan 18th
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Sponsored by: Civic Engagement and
Outreach
Thursday, Jan 21st, 10:am
Zoom General Meeting
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January 28th 10:00am
Zoom Meeting
Charm Recycling
Sponsored by: Environment
Wed Feb 3rd 10:00am
Dunwoody Nature Center
Creating Valentine and Birthday cards
Sponsored by: Arts & Culture
Civic Engagement and Outreach
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A Message from your Membership Chair:
Dues for 2021 are due in January
Dues are considered delinquent as of February 1st
Active: $70, Associate: $85, Sustaining: $95
These dues amounts reflect the recent By-law changes approved by the membership on Sept. 9. Remember, your dues are tax deductible since the Dunwoody Woman’s Club is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and members receive no substantial benefits other than
the newsletter in exchange for their dues. Please use this notice and a copy of your check for tax purposes.
Dues checks payable to Dunwoody Woman’s Club should be mailed to:
Pam King, 1944 Winchelsea Court West, Dunwoody, GA 30338.
If you are requesting a change of membership status, please send your request to: pking9188@gmail.com or to Pam at her address above.
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2021 Proposed Slate of Officers
Report of the Nominating Committee, December 2020 - Lynn Wright
The Dunwoody Woman’s Club has a rich history of strong leadership that has translated to strong community relationships. It is my pleasure to present today this slate of officers for your consideration.
For Treasurer: Carolyn Anderson
For Recording Secretary: Lee Dees Giesecke
For Ways and Means: The Ways and Means Team
For Membership Chairman: Pam King
For Vice President: Debra Love
For President: Maria Barnhart
I would like to thank this year’s nominating committee, Kathy Hanna, Linda Mote, Joan Rush, and Kay Moe for their diligent work and creative thinking as this slate was prepared.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS |
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Since 1989, DWC has supported Moving in the Spirit, a creative dance youth development program. I’m so pleased to feature them at our January 21 general Zoom meeting. Two speakers from this group will tell us their story, update us on their new building, and share wonderful student success stories. Please join us to hear about one of our long-standing partners.
Here is a THANK YOU to our members who provided Gift Cards.
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Dear Dunwoody Woman's Club Inc.,
Holiday Store 2020 was a tremendous success, and it's all because of YOU!
This year’s store was reimagined to be a socially-distanced, intimate event outdoors. And while it was smaller in scale than previous years, it was big on cheer!
After dancing virtually together for many months, seeing our students and families in person was the joyful boost we all needed this season.
Dancers couldn’t wait to talk and laugh with their teachers, if only through car windows or from the sidewalk six feet away. Just being near each other, without the barrier of a screen, was special for everyone.
Students at this year’s Holiday Store received gift cards to reward merit points they earned throughout the dance semester. We received messages from families throughout the day, saying their young dancers rushed home after the Store to make lists and shop online for holiday surprises with their gift cards.
Your generosity made these smiles happen!
As a thank-you, we created a video highlighting special moments from the day.
On Wednesday, February 3, Arts and Culture will join with Civic Engagement to create Valentine’s Day cards at 10 am at Dunwoody Nature Center in a classroom. We will also make Thinking of You and Birthday cards for the Georgia VA hospital residents. All supplies will be provided. Please RSVP to either me or Donna Knowlton by Wednesday, January 24.
Upcoming Art Events:
Spruill Gallery presents Pomp and Circumstance. The Opening Reception will be Thursday, January 28, 2021, 5-8 pm. The art work will be on display January 29-May 8, 2021. This exhibition will provide a platform for recent graduates of Georgia universities to express their work and offer them visibility.
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Civic Engagement and Outreach
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Happy New Year
January 18th – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in new ways – Dunwoody Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Dunwoody-Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. celebrates Martin Luther King, jr. Day with a community food drive and volunteer service projects. The “Souper Bowl of Caring” food drive is new this year. It began last week with a kickoff event at Dunwoody’s Brook Run Park where 800 pounds of non-perishable food items were collected.
Collection bins are available throughout Dunwoody until January 18. Bin locations and hours are listed online: www.dunwoodyga.gov/mlkday. The website also provides links to volunteer registration for Dunwoody’s MLK, Jr. Day of Service on January 18. Registration is required to keep groups safe and small.
Dunwoody Preservation Trust will host a display of a number of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s iconic photos, some of his most powerful quotes and a viewing of his most famous speech, “I Have a Dream.” The commemorative exhibit will be on display on Saturday, January 16 from 9:00 am until noon at the Donaldson-Bannister Farm. Admission is $5 for DPT members and $10 for non-members. A limited number of guests will be allowed entry at a time for COVID safe distancing.
You can also volunteer at the Dunwoody Nature Center on January 18 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Wednesday, February 3rd, 10:00 am, Dunwoody Nature Center, Civic Engagement will join Arts at the Nature Center’s Clubhouse and create Valentine’s Day cards and sign birthday cards and thinking of you cards for the Atlanta VA Hospital and Nursing Home. All supplies will be provided. This is always a fun project.
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Christmas Spirit abounds as members decorate Christmas Trees for Kids at Dunwoody United Church on December 9th
Photo:
Donna, Debbie Fuse, DUMC Coordinator for "Christmas for Kids", Jo Ann, Debra, Karen and Susan
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Education and Libraries
Dottie D'Angelo
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When Dekalb County schools open I will be asking our members to donate school supplies and bottled water to the students at Hightower Elementary School.
I would like to thank all of the DWC members that helped staff the Little Libraries with books this year. Our club has donated over 800 books to the 2 locations that we fill with books. A special thanks to Susan Wittenstein who has made sure that both locations have books available to the public.
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On December 7th at 1:00 we made" bird feeder wreaths". It was a wonderful success with 10 of us helping our wildlife in the cold winter months. After the Facebook post I have had requests for the formula from all over the state. Fun and easy project to do with children. Thank you JoAnn and Karen for organizing this event.
Photo:
Barbara, Susan, Jo Ann, Pam, Karen and Debra
On January 28 we will host a Zoom meeting with the director of CHARM at 10:00. Please sign up with Kathy and we will send you the information to join the meeting. This meeting will help us know more about hard to recycle items and a overview of this wonderful resource.
Christmas Tree Recycling will be held at Home Depot and Morgan Falls Recycling Center.
Adopt-A-Bench: The project to install long lasting benches in all 9 of Dunwoody's Park is still ongoing. Contact Meredy at meredyshortal@comcast.net for more info.
Bees: Please take the pledge at beedunwoody.org, to help our pollinators by planting natives and not using pesticides. We are involved with this group with ideas like the courtyard at the Spruill Center and pollinator plants at local schools.
Dunwoody Nature Center: We have worked with 10 Eagle Scouts this last year and thanks to the approval of the budget, will continue in 2021.
Dunwoody & Sandy Springs Parks are open for walking, from dawn to dusk. Please stay 6' apart on the trails.
Pebble Tossers: Cora reports we continue to support their work on the park and Beltline Gardens.
Recycling: Please let us know the number and value of items you cleaned out and recycled. All clothing and items donated are to be reported here if given to any of our projects. Sheltering in place is a great time to clean out closets (Fur Kids will take clothes to their thrift shop). Don't know what to do with odd recyclables? CHARM does, see what they will take at livethrive.org/charm so join us to learn more on Jan. 28.
Tips: Please plant trees. GA Power is still taking and paying you for old refrigerators
Thank you one and all for all the work and support you have given to the E Gang, hope to see you Face to Face soon. Thank you and we wish you a Blessed New Year from this gang.
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We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas with family, even if it was an unusual 2020 one. We all look forward to a healthy, happy, and social 2021. Hopefully, mostly in person!!!
For our New Year’s resolutions, we recommend a healthy diet (but including desserts-in moderation of course); exercise in whatever way you enjoy-biking, hiking, walking, yoga, exercise classes, etc.; regular physicals; lots of communication with friends and family, especially those who are alone or having to stay in for COVID reasons; and making time for spiritual health by having a quiet time to communicate with God in your preferred way. These are what healthcare workers recommend for the best overall health! And, of course volunteering, which I think we do well, even in the most difficult times.
SAVE THE DATE! Jan. 14 at 10:00 am (Zoom Call)
Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia – Presented by Cloud Conrad of New Street Compass
During the holidays did you observe a loved one struggling with comprehension, conversations, or Christmas memories? Are you concerned about a spouse, sibling, or parent? Caregiving for an Alzheimer’s sufferer is demanding and complex. Get the facts on Alzheimer’s and dementia and get your questions answered. Ignoring the problem is the worst reaction!
Alzheimer’s: A brain disease causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior.
This session will address:
- The impact of Alzheimer’s and the differences between Alzheimer’s and dementia
- Risk factors to consider
- Stages of Alzheimer’s disease
- Current research and treatments and Alzheimer’s Association resources
Cloud Conrad is a Certified Trainer for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers with New Street Compass. She will provide information on the challenges of caring for Alzheimer’s patients, including some of the symptoms to look for so you can advocate sooner for your loved one.
*Zoom number will be emailed prior to the session.
Stay tuned for Heart Month coming up in February!!! If anyone has ideas or projects they would like us to pursue, please let us know.
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GFWC Clubwoman
Judy Bertrand
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End Human Trafficking Worldwide
It may be 2021, but slavery continues to exist in the world in the form of human trafficking. It is estimated that 21 million people worldwide, including 5.5 million children, are victims of trafficking and forced labor. It doesn’t matter where you live—human trafficking has been reported in every U.S. state. In 2007, the United States Senate designated January 11 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day to bring attention to the plight of those who are exploited.
Human trafficking has been likened to modern-day slavery that subjects children, women, and men to force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of commercial sexual exploitation or forced labor. This horrific practice can include prostitution, pornography, and sex tourism, as well as labor for domestic service, factory or construction work, and migrant farming.
GFWC is proud to partner with UNICEF USA in their mission to end human trafficking. Members spread awareness of this issue in their communities by purchasing fair trade products and sharing information such as statistics and hotline numbers. Mark Human Trafficking Awareness Month this January by learning more about human trafficking and taking action.
You can learn more about Human Trafficking by visiting:
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This past year, I have served on a Task Force to evaluate and select Tri Delta women for the Women of Achievement award. These women are accomplished across a variety of professions as well as civic and philanthropic organizations. One of these candidates shared these pearls of wisdom in her resume. I thought these words rang true as we finish 2020 and start 2021, hopefully a much healthier new year!
Wisdom from your mother you would like to pass on to your children?
Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia
· “Bored” is not an option. My mother never allowed us to say that we were “bored”,
and I don’t let my children use the word. They have imaginations, siblings, books,
and so much more. Be curious.
· Good posture is essential. Always.
· Kindness to others is more important than accomplishments and achievements.
· Sing your way through life. There is a song for every occasion.
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Legislation Report
“Members of the Georgia General Assembly will convene on Monday, January 11, 2021 to commence the first year of the two-year biennial session. Members of the legislature will welcome 10 new senators and 26 new representatives to the Capitol during the upcoming session. Although Democrats picked up a few seats in the 2020 elections, Republicans will maintain a comfortable majority in both chambers.”
Elections
“After unexpectedly finding our state at the center of the political universe, election reform is expected to be front and center during the upcoming legislative session. In the wake of a contentious presidential election and two pending run-offs for U.S. Senate, Republican legislators have promised to review the state’s voter registration, absentee ballot, and early voting policies, among others. Interim House and Senate committees tasked with reviewing the election could also formulate specific legislative recommendations. Additionally, the Speaker has promised to propose a constitutional amendment to convert the Secretary of State from an elected position to an appointed position.” From www. j.dsupra.com, McGuire Woods
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Newsletter
Carolyn Anderson carolyn506@gmail.com
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𝚃 𝙷 𝙴 • 𝙱 𝙸 𝙶 • 𝚁 𝙴 𝚅 𝙴 𝙰 𝙻
Tallulah Falls School students, faculty and staff toured the new natatorium on December 11.
The facility, nearly complete, features a 10-lane competition pool, locker rooms, concession and gathering areas and stunning views of Currahee Mountain to the southeast. Seating for up to 240 people is also installed and ready for 2021 events.
The natatorium will be home to the TFS competitive swim team and used for physical education classes, including SCUBA, boating, and water-related safety courses. It will be open for recreational use for students, faculty and staff.
Ron Cantrell Construction, Inc. of White County is spearheading the project, bringing to life the design of architect George Hlavenka of Hawaii.
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Women in History
Suzanne Bentz
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January 2021 — “Hidden Figures”
My son, avid reader and movie buff, suggested three remarkable African American female mathematicians, Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, and Dorothy Vaughan, as an inspiring means to launch this year’s Women in History column.
Katherine, Mary and Dorothy worked for NASA at the Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia during the Space Race. Their story of overcoming segregation, discrimination, adversity and doubt was poignantly captured in the 2016 book, “Hidden Figures,” by Margot Lee Shetterly, and subsequently made into a widely acclaimed movie of the same name, filmed right here in Georgia. Each woman is remarkable in her own right.
Katherine Johnson’s “calculations of orbital mechanics were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. crewed spaceflights…. She earned a reputation for mastering complex manual calculations and helped pioneer the use of computers to perform tasks.” President Barack Obama awarded Katherine the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015, and before her death in February last year, the Congressional Gold Medal was bestowed upon her.
Mary Jackson started as a research mathematician in 1951 at Langley’s then segregated West Area Computing division, took “advanced engineering classes and, in 1958, became NASA’s first black female engineer.” Last year, she was “posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.” And the Washington, D.C. headquarters of NASA has been renamed the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters.
“Dorothy Vaughan was promoted to supervisor of West Computing in 1949, becoming the first black supervisor of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NCAA) and one of the few female supervisors.” She specialized in calculations for space flight paths. For her work, a lunar crater now bears her name, as well as a satellite launched into space on November 6, 2020. She, too, was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal.
These three women prove that, if you set high goals, pursue knowledge, look straight ahead, and face down adversity, you … we … can achieve greatness and make our world a much better place for all.
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