Club Connections
Dunwoody Woman's Club
Serving the community since 1971
March 2024
"A book is a gift you can open again and again"
Garrison Keillor
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Wednesday, March 13 - 10 am
Health & Wellness Meeting/Workshop
Home of Diane Norris
6209 Spalding Drive
Sponsored by: Health & Wellness
Thursday, March 14 - 8 - 11 am
"Read Across America"
Hightower Elementary School
4236 Tilly Mill Rd., Doraville
Sponsored by: Education
Monday, March 18 - 2 pm
Home Tour Committee Meeting
St. Luke's Presbyterian Church
1978 Mt. Vernon Rd., Dunwoody
Sponsored by: Ways & Means
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Thursday, March 21 - 10 am
General Meeting
North Shallowford Annex
4470 N. Shallowford Rd.
Thursday, March 28
Carpool from St. Luke's - 9:30 am
Tour Lost Corners
Lunch to follow
Sponsored by: Civic Engagement and Outreach & Environment
Thursday, March 28- 6:30 pm
Evening Division Meeting
Stage Door Theatre
5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Dunwoody
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Dunwoody Woman's Club 2024-2025 Board
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Executive Committee
President: Linda Mote
Vice President: JoAnn Kostkan
Recording Secretary: Kim Reuning
Treasurer: Faye Cashwell
Membership: Maria Barnhart
Ways & Means: Terry Kemp
Corresponding Secretary: Susan Crawford
Parliamentarian: Judy Bertrand
Sanding Committee Chairmen
Awards: Marilyn Dalrymple
By Laws: Ida Dorvee, Judy Bertrand
Community Impact: Donna Knowlton
Decorations: Kathy Hanna
DWC Website: Faye Cashwell
GFWC Club Woman: Lynn Wright
Historian: Donna Knowlton
HOBY: Rita Lynch
Hospitality: Karen Turner, Linda Kenney,
Kay Moe
Leadership: Deborah Gault
Legislation: Dottie D'Angelo
Ella F. White & Lipscomb Society:
Pam King
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Community Service Program Chairmen
Arts & Culture: Lee Dees Giesecke, Joan Smith
Civic Engagement & Outreach: Donna
Knowlton
Education & Libraries: Melissa Abbott
Environment: Kathy Hanna, Nancy Baldwin
Health & Wellness: Diane Norris
Standing Committee Chairmen
Newsletter: Kay Moe, Carolyn Anderson,
Pat Troxel (Mailings)
Photography: Susan Crawford, Kay Moe,
Debra Love
Publicity: Angela Niemann, (Home Tour),
Maria Barnhart, Debra Love, (Facebook)
Scholarship: Ida Dorvee
Social: Joyce Niemann
Stage Door: Sharon Clark
Cares & Concerns: Debra Love
Tallulah Falls School: Linda Mote,
Diane Norris
Women's History: Suzanne Bentz
Yearbook: Diane Norris
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Membership
Maria Barnhart mariavbarnhart@gmail.com
Dues Reminder
Active member: $85, Associate member $100, Sustaining member $110
You can pay two ways:
- Online by credit card on the DWC website
- Mail your check to Maria Barnhart, 5005 Wickford Way, Dunwoody, GA 30338
Please make your check payable to DWC.
We value your membership in the Dunwoody Woman’s Club.
If questions, contact Maria Barnhart, Membership Chairman
mariavbarnhart@gmail.com or 404-310-0546
Save the date:
- 2nd Annual GFWC Day of Service benefiting Wellspring Living, Thursday, April 25, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Marlow's Tavern enclosed patio, Dunwoody. $50 per person
- Ticket includes appetizers, one complimentary drink ticket, cash bar after, speaker from Wellspring Living to share updates, and live entertainment.
- Make checks payable to DWC with Day of Service in memo and bring to March 21 General Meeting or pay on DWC website red "Donate Button" and mention Day of Service in note section. Marlow's will make a donation to Wellspring Living.
- Please plan to attend and invite spouses, friends, neighbors, and relatives so we can have a successful fundraiser for Wellspring.
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2024 Home Tour
October 9, 2024
We kicked off the 2024 Home Tour Committee on February 19. We agreed the price of the Home Tour ticket will increase by $5. Tickets purchased prior to October 9 will cost $35; on the day of the tour, $40. Two homes were previewed and signed on March 1; both are located in Dunwoody.
There has been a change of plans with our third home located in Sandy Springs. As a result, we are continuing our search for another home. I would appreciate your help locating some homes worthy of our Home Tour.
We are re-evaluating the use of the pole banners to promote the Home Tour throughout Dunwoody. The original banners are old and worn and can no longer be repaired. Cost to replace each banner is $140 plus hanging and takedown. There are smaller banners available at $100. We will decide on the direction at our next HT Committee meeting on March 18 at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church at 2 pm.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS |
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Arts and Culture
Thursday. March 28, Evening Division at 6:30 pm, at Stage Door Theatre in the rehearsal room at the theatre. Food will be served, wine if desired. Justin Ball will be the speaker and someone from the Academy will give an update.
Coming events:
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Stage Door Theatre (spouses and friends invited) to see “Native Gardens” on Sunday afternoon, April 21 for the 2:30 pm performance. Reservations: 770-396-1762, ext.1. Mention DWC for ticket discount ($20.00) and seating. At 4:30 pm, we will gather at Marlowe’s Tavern for dinner, of course there will be separate checks.
- “Native Gardens” by Karen Zacarias. You can’t choose your neighbors. In this brilliant comedy, cultures and gardens clash turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies.
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Civic Engagement and Outreach
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March 2024
Sunday, March 10 – Daylight Savings Time – Change battery in smoke alarms.
Tuesday, March 12 – National Girl Scout Day
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Thursday, March 21 at 10 am (Refreshments at 9:30 am), March General Meeting. We are pleased to have Dunwoody’s new Chief of Police Mike Carlson as our speaker. A founding member of the Dunwoody Police Department, Deputy Chief Carlson holds numerous leadership and policing credentials. He will take over his new position in April. Please see Deborah Gault’s Leadership article in this newsletter for more information. We encourage you to invite friends and family to our meeting and hear Deputy Chief Carlson’s presentation.
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Thursday, March 28– Lost Corner Preserve in Sandy Springs. Civic Engagement will team up with Environment and travel to Lost Corner Preserve in Sandy Springs. Please see the details in Environment. We hope you will join us for an interesting tour and update.
Future Events:
Dunwoody July 4th Parade, Thursday, July 4, 2024
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It’s that time of year again! Registration is now open for the Dunwoody 4th of July parade. This year’s theme is “Red, White and YOU,” the colors of the American flag. Ladies, put your thinking caps on and let’s come up with a fun and creative entry.
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Education and Libraries
Melissa Abbott
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We will put Dr. Seuss books in our little libraries as well as include some puzzles pages and book marks. Over 20 Dr. Seuss books have been purchased. We will also be collecting Dr. Seuss books at the March General Meeting. Please bring any Dr. Seuss books you would like to contribute, so we can continue filling the little libraries.
Make a, "date with a book." When you have a good book, you’re never alone." Celebrate National Read Across America Day by taking your favorite book for a coffee, glass of wine, or even out to dinner. Sit at the bar or at a table for two and get lost in your book while out in public.
Hightower Elementary School will be celebrating “Read Across America” on Thursday, March 14. Mrs. Wansley is hoping that 10-12 DWC members will read to students between 8-11 am. We will also be giving every student a Doctor Seuss bookmark. Please contact Diane Norris at 678-772-0109 if you would like to read to the Hightower students.
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Environment
Environment toured Lifeline Animal Shelter in Chamblee, on Feb. 22. The facility is caring for over 500 dogs with space for 300, one-fourth there for over 400 days while the courts move on abuse cases. They need more space, more employees, volunteers, donations and advocacy. Look for more information at the March General Meeting.
Thursday, March 28, Visit Lost Corner Preserve in Sandy Springs, for an update on their progress and history and a walking tour of some of the gardens. Lunch to follow. Car pool at 9:30 am from Saint Luke's.
Remember to bring your checks made out to DWC for the UNICEF clean water in third world countries project to the March General Meeting. If you have been putting a coin in a water glass each time you wash your hands, add that up and it will be your donation to bring fresh water to the world.
Sunflower seeds will be distributed to three elementary schools, Austin, Vanderlyn, and Chestnut; Perimeter Mall and Ashford Lane; Wildwood Park, Butterfly Garden at Jett Ferry; and Joan Smith's and Cora Keegan's subdivisions; as well as the home gardens of the elementary school children to make Dunwoody into "Sunwoody" again this summer.
On-going events:
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Adopt-A-Bench: Meredy has park bench applications. A City of Dunwoody article is in the works and our own Rita Lynch has just purchased bench #100, this project began in 2014, The first bench was purchased by DWC.
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Audubon: Birding classes at DNC 8-10 am $10 and free to DNC members.
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Dunwoody Nature Center: Nature Book Lover's Club meets monthly. Paint like Bob Ross is on March 2 10-1:30 $70.Yoga in the Pavilion happens 6-7 pm once a week
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Brook Run Park: Farmers Market every Saturday from 9 to noon. March 9 at 11:00 am, Brook Run Barn, Master Gardens present Propagation with Jane McCall.
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Atlanta Botanical Gardens: Camellia Show Feb. 10 and 11.
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Health and Wellness
Diane Norris
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HAPPY SPRING!!
“I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health..” ~ Voltaire
Wednesday, March 13 at 10:00 am at the home of Diane Norris, 6209 Spalding Drive. We will be filling small cosmetic bags with sanitary products for our local schools. Please bring small cosmetic bags ~ sanitary products will be provided.
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States but highly preventable with screening and highly treatable when caught early. At home stool tests and a colonoscopy are preventable steps. For more information and symptoms, visit: fightcolorectalcancer.org
Coming in April:
Mark your calendar for Thursday, April 11, for our annual Golden Olympics. The event will be held on the porch at Dunwoody Nature Center from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. We will meet earlier (11:45 a.m.) for lunch at Vintage Pizza.
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EDUCATION and LIBRARIES
Retirement Homes: Collecting magazines at monthly meetings.
ENVIRONMENT
Animal Shelters: Collecting blankets any size, dog or cat toys, animal treats, newspapers, paper towels, food (they are in need of adult animal food), and monetary donations. Please bring donations to the General Meetings and we will deliver for you.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Small Cosmetic Bags - Workshop on March 13
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GFWC Clubwoman
Lynn Wright
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President’s Project, Wellspring Living
According to Hannah Palmquist, chief of the Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit in the GA Attorney General’s office, sex trafficking is a problem all over Georgia. It’s in the cities and in rural areas. Last year, 129 victims were rescued and AG Chris Carr’s office secured 29 convictions. To help these victims, GFWC President’s Project this year is Wellspring Living, a non-profit organization in Atlanta that provides recovery services to domestic sex trafficking victims. Offering both residential and community based services, the program empowers participants to develop the skills and the courage to move forward with their lives. Three of the residential programs include:
- The Girls’ Residential Program can serve up to 16 girls ages 12-17, providing them with a safe environment for up to 13 months. A residential school provides Individualized learning plans for each girl, and total health care through therapy, physical fitness, and spiritual exploration.
- The Women’s Residential Program can serve up to 16 participants. After an initial 90 day period of assessment including skill-building and stabilization, women are helped to develop personal, educational and career goals. The ultimate goal is for them to live independently at the end of 12-18 months.
- Georgia’s first residential intake center for trafficked youth is the Receiving Hope Center. It can serve up to 20 youths of all genders with stays of up to 90 days. All services and needs are met in one place. Upon completion of the program, youth are moved to a long term placement.
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Leadership
Note: A Change to Leadership and Civic Engagement Speaker
General Meeting March 21, 2024
Guest Speaker
Mike Carlson, Deputy Chief, Dunwoody Police Department
Our guest is Mike Carlson, currently Deputy Chief and recently promoted to Chief, succeeding Chief Billy Grogan. A founding member of the Dunwoody Police Department, Deputy Chief Carlson holds numerous leadership and policing credentials, including a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and public safety from Reinhardt University and a master’s in public administration from Columbus State University, and service in the Georgia National Guard and deployment to Afghanistan. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange, and the Senior Management Institute for Policing at the Police Executive Research Forum.
Chief Carlson will discuss the experiences that formed his leadership skills, and his outlook and plans for the Dunwoody PD in a time when all constituents are concerned for the safety and security of our community. To welcome Chief Carlson, we invite you to bring spouses, friends, neighbors, and others in the Dunwoody community for this interesting session.
Please RSVP so we’ll know how many chairs are needed. RSVP by 03/18: Deborah Gault, dcgault@comcast.net, 404-304-5234.
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Legislative
Dottie D'Angelo DottieAtlanta@gmail.com
Is 2024 the year you are going to be more active letting your officials in your county, district or state know your concerns? I am sharing some ways to get started.
The Why:
- Advocating is made easier by nurturing respectful but clear communications with elected officials.
The Message:
- “Hi, My name is ____and I live in your county or district. Issues such as child health, child welfare, juvenile justice, childcare, and learning are important to me. I am reaching out to you today to simply say hello and let you know that I may be contacting you through the session and after to share my thoughts on legislation before you. I appreciate your dedication to public service and look forward to more opportunities to work together for the children in our county, district and in our state.”
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Stage Door Theatre
"UNCORKED CONVERSATIONS"
March 22-24
World Premiere by Bill Balzer
Two longtime friends reflecting on the golden lessons of their twilight years.
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Tallulah Falls School
Tallulah Falls School News
At the Tallulah Falls School January Board of Trustees meeting, board member Alice Cookie Noel, a member of the Quilts of Valor committee for South Central Georgia and for the Lake Oconee Quilt Guild, presented President and Head of School Dr. Larry A. Peevy with a quilt.
The Quilts of Valor Foundation (QVF) is a grassroots group of quilters across America that makes quilts for veterans. Dr. Peevy served in the United States military for 23 years.
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Women in History
Suzanne Bentz
Anna Shchetinina
World’s First Female Captain
of an Ocean-Going Ship
Visiting my son while he studied and lived in Russia, I learned quickly that women are a dominant force in Russian society. Men may oversee the Russian Federation and, at home, do not take out the garbage (that is women’s work), but women do not back off when challenged. I twice cringed while Natalya, a family friend, backed down Moscow’s politsiya.
Nor was Anna Ivanovna Shchetinina discouraged by instructors who sought to thwart her dream. Anna was born near Vladivostok in February 1908 to a railway switchmen who also worked on boats in season. At age 16, Anna climbed aboard one of those boats “and instantly found an interest in everything on it.” She applied to Vladivostok’s Marine College and, “despite fierce competition (200 people for 40 available places), she was accepted.”
There is a myth that a woman on a boat brings bad luck. Anna was the only girl in the college and, despite excellent grades, instructors put impediments in her way, giving her the dirtiest and hardest work on boats. But like friend Natalya, Anna did not back down. Following graduation in 1929, Anna started her career as a simple sailor with a shipping company in Kamchatka Peninsula and quickly rose to captain’s assistant.
The turning point in Anna’s career “came in 1935, when the Soviet Union bought 12 cargo steamers in Europe. Four of them were allocated to the Kamchatka shipping company and they needed quite a few people with marine experience to transport the vessels to the Far East.” Having earned her sea captain’s diploma a year earlier, Anna was offered the job of leading one of the vessels herself. With that commission, Anna “became the world’s first female captain of an ocean-going ship.” Word spread quickly among the press worldwide, assailing her at ports of call from Hamburg, where she took the helm of the Chavycha, to Petropavlock-Kamchatsky.
In her long career, Anna would oversee the expansion of the Vladivostok fishing port, lectured at university, and, at the helm of her ship, participated in World War II “evacuating people from Tallinn and transporting war cargoes under enemy bombardment.” She also was “master of a Liberty ship moving Lend-Lease supplies across the Pacific from the USA to Soviet Far Eastern ports.”
Anna had married a fellow sailor back in college, but duty and the war pulled them apart. He died after the war and Anna never remarried. Among distinguished honors, Anna was awarded the medal of the Hero of Socialist Labor, one of the two highest awards of the USSR. She wrote two books about her career on the high seas, and Vladivostok authorities “named a square, a street and a school where she studied in her honor.” A cape in the Sea of Japan also bears her name as does a Kuril Island.
Anna died in September 1999, greatly respected by all she met and now an illuminating entry in the log of the world’s sea captains.
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Dunwoody Woman's Club Evening Division
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On February 22, the Evening Division had a fun meeting with 20 members and 2 guests; Charlotte Stanton and Carol Ciepluch. Thank you to DWC member Cyndi Ellsom, certified Yoga instructor, who provided a brief overview of yoga and led a chair yoga session.
2024-2025 Evening Division Leadership
Chairman Evening Division: Rosemary Watts
Recording Secretary: Lisa Benson
Meeting/Refreshment Chairman: Jill Post
Community Service Program Liason: Mary Jane Hollander
(Maria, Diane, and Ida will continue to offer assistance as needed).
Upcoming evening meetings at 6:30 pm.
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Thursday, March 28 - at Stage Door Theatre. Justin Ball, Producing Artistic Director will talk about Stage Door Theatre and the Academy.
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Thursday, April 25 – (Note important change) Day of Service at Marlow's Tavern, Dunwoody, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. (Event details under Membership). Dunwoody Nature Center meeting will be rescheduled.
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Tuesday, May 21 – at Spruill Center for the Arts. Alan Mothner, Executive Director will speak and we will see the new expansion.
We encourage evening members to review each monthly newsletter for DWC programs. All programs and events are open to both Day and Evening members. We are one Dunwoody Woman’s Club living the volunteer spirit.
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53 Years of Service in our Community 1971-2024 |
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