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Archives page from previous years activities (under construction)
Events from club year, 2010-2011
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TheClub's stall at Montgomery's Bastille Day celebration (July16th) was a success with excellent prizes from the raffle.
The Club again had a float in the Montgomery 4th of July Parade. More photos in the Current Info Album
Winners of the 2011 GFWC/OFWC Poetry and Short Story contest at Sycamore Junior High. Also pictured are SJH teachers and MWC members
The May 19th program covererd memories of wartime life in the British Isles by 3 ex-Pats.
Officers for 2011-2012 were also installed. More photos in Current Info Album
The annual program celebrating the High School Senior and College Undergraduate Scholarship recipients was held on April 21st, 2011. Full program, recipients and photos can be seen on the Scholarship page and Current Information Webshots album .
Seniors 
Undergraduates
MWC members represented the club at the 2011 OFWC Convention in Columbus. In keeping with the theme "Celebrate Reading", Linda Hengst, Excecutive Director, Ohioana Library Association, was the Saturday Luncheon speaker. At the Saturday Evening Banquet, the theme was continued with officers dressed up as famous authors, from Shakespeare to Maya Angelou. A good time was had by all! The Jennie award, display shown here, is given once in each 2 year administration to a clubwoman who has excelled in her club and community.
The club participates in an OFWC sponsored Poetry and Short Story contest. The Arts Department Chairman and other members enjoy reading the many entries from the Sycamore School area. These are the 2011 winners with MWC members. The top entries also won awards at the above convention
MWC members attended the Southwest Ohio District Annual Legislation Day meeting on March 26th,2011. Meeting was held at Incahoots Restaurant in Blue Ash.
Meeting was presided over by District President, Harriett Groh, with featured speaker former Ohio Senator Richard Finan.
The Club's Antiques and Art Show, March 19-20th, showed an increased participation by high quality artists and artitans. Full album of photos in Webshots
Christine Brennan, Sports Columnist/Broadcaster covered the topic: From the Sidelines to the Locker Room, in the March 23rd and 24th, 2011 Town Hall Lectures. She presented an interesting story covering her life as a school athlete through the beginning of Title 9 to the advent of female reporters across the spectum of sports media. During this period she aslo penned seven books.
The club's annual Holiday Luncheon was held at Kenwood Country Club on Dec 9th, 2010. Entertainment was provided by the Sycamore High School Touring Company.See more photos on Webshots album
November saw the annual Downtown Decorating Event. MWC members,along with the City of Montgomery, organized and were involved in the Fluffing of all greenery on Saturday November13th and Decorating on Monday November15th. Drive through the City and see the full impact! Below are some of the scenes and people at these events: (More available on Webshots album).
Dan Abrams covered the subject On the Law and In the News for the November 17th and 18th, 2010 lectures. As a lawyer and media member he discussed the law from the jury's perspective as well as the views of media and public. Active Question and Answer session showed interest in the areas he covered.
October program covered "Breaking the Silence on Ovarian Cancer".
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Another successful Finery and Fleas was held on Saturday October 30, 2010 at Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Rd, Montgomery. Range of items can be seen in these photos and others on Webshots Current Information Album
September Program meeting covered the topical issue of local farm produce.
Bob Woodward, covered the subject From Nixon to Bush: What Obama can learn from Presidents Past for the October 13th and 14th, 2010 lectures.The very topical lecture was very well received by the large audience.
For additional information read interview with Bob Woodward in October, 2010 edition of Cincinnati Magazine.com
Events from club year, 2009-2010 (click on picture to see larger size)
The club completed the evaluation of applicants for the Woman's Opportunity Grant and four grants were awarded. This is an annual opportunity and general details are in the
MWC had a booth at the July 17th Montgomery-Neuilly Pleasance Sister City "Bastille Day"celebration in downtown Montgomery. Members sold tickets for various prizes..
Butterfly theme for the final club meeting of the 2009-2010 year. This butterfly is a montage, prepared by Club President Kathy Takanen, with photos on the webshots album. Meeting agenda is attached.
The meeting covered transfer form the current MWC board to the new 2010-2011 board. See all in album picures 
May meeting of the MWC Lazy Daisy Garden Club featured Greater Cincinnati Rose Association.
The Club hosted the annual lunch for International Students attending 9th -12th grades at Sycamore High School.There were 37 students from 15 countries:(Armenia, China, India, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Mongolia, Myanmar, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Turkey, Thailand, and Uzbekistan.)
See more photos in the Webshots Current Information Album
Update: see other letters from the International Students thanking the Woman's Club. They all look forward to next year!
The fourth and final lecture of the 2009-2010 Town Hall Series was on April 21st and 22nd, 2010 .This featured Barry Scheck. His presentation covered the aspects of DNA technology and status of "The Innocence Project" both within USA and internationally. Local issues were also covered..
MWC High School Senior and College Undergraduate Scholarship recipients were honored at April 15th program meeting.
For full details see our Scholarship page and more photos on the Webshots Current Information Album
Third lecture of Town Hall Series was on March 24th and 25th, 2010 .This featured Jane Bryant Quinn (columnist/author) with her talk, "Making the Most of Your Money".
Her clear presention and relaxed deilvery style made for an enjoyable and educational lectutre.
A successful Antiques and Art Show took place on March 20th and 21st, 2010, at Sycamore High School. New album set out for 2010 show.
For information on this regular event go to Antiques and Art Show page.
On March13th,2010, members of the club enjoyed a lunch and fashion show organized by Sharonville Women's Club. Spring fashions weresupplied by Dillard's and modeled by Sharonville members and friends. Picture shows MWC club members with back
row, from right, Kathy Takanen, Nancy Rolfert and Phyllis Robertson,and front row, from right, Ann Sexton,
Annette Phipps and Carol Stivers, West Ohio River District President.
The March program, March 4th dealt with financial affairs and featured Gregory Oliver of Oliver Financial Services: a topical issue.The presenter is seen here with Kathy Takanen (left)and Annette Phipps
Social event: Potluck Dinner Committee organized a Valentine's Champagne Dinner on 2/19.Event included spouses. A good time was had by all.
Successful applicants will be honored at the April 15th, 2010 club meeting
The February program, February 18th, covered personal safety awareness and was presented by local Montgomery police officer Pat Giblin,assisted by his wife.The attached photo shows the presenters with club members Annette Phipps (left) and Kathy Takanen (right).
Seventh Grade Essay Contest: This essay contest is open to all seventh grade students who reside in the Sycamore School District.
For rules and further information see the attached form
Update: Essay winners are Joseph Ahn and Grace Hertlein, both of Sycamore Junior High School.
The January program, January 21st 2010, by Lindner Center of Hope, was well received by club members.Attached photo shows (from left) Center of Hope personnel Marcy Maklay and Susan Sherman
with club members Gail Furthman, Chris Mallette, and Jane Grumbles
The members of MWC provide birthday cakes, on a monthly basis, to residents of theMontgomery Care Center on Cooper Road.They also provide cakes and cookies
for a Christmas party: photos here, and attached, show this Christmas activity on Dec 21st.
The Club's annual Holiday Luncheon was held on Thursday 17th Dec, 2009 at Kenwood Country Club.An enjoyable meeting and holiday lunch was combined with seasonal piano music.
More photos are available here.
Pictured here are Captain Randall Linnemann (right) and Captain George Seiler. Randy is a former recipient of Montgomery Woman’s Club Senior and College Undergraduate Scholarships. Randy’s sense of humor always added greatly to our enjoyment of the Scholarship Awards meetings. Since making the Army his career, Randy has risen to the rank of Captain. His unit, C Company, 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion Mountain Division (Light Infantry) is stationed in Afghanistan. We are very proud to know Randy.
In August 2009, members of the club assembled handmade Halloween cards for Randy’s unit
to send home to their children, and plan to support them further with the little extras that help
to keep them in touch with home. In Sepember the members handmade Thanksgiving cards for
Randy's unit. See volunteers at work!
Update: Randy's Company is now coming home. He quotes: "Our single soldiers come home to an empty barracks room that resembles a college dorm before move in day.We try to get toiletries and sheets for them; my First Sergeant and FRSA (Family Readiness Support Advisor) are the best to give you advice on how to help with this issue." At the November meeting the Club collected over $400 for the FRSA people to buy these items (it is cheaper than trying to mail the items). Donations by cash or checks made payable to HHC FRG are always welcomed.
Decorating Downtown Montgomery with seasonal greenery and
bows is an annual activity for the Club in cooperation with the City.
Saturday Nov 14th marked this year's start with the preparation
of the decorations. See all photos of this activity start to finish
and the volunteers at work!
A very successful Finery and Fleas was held on October 31st. Our chairmen were pleased with the results.
Second Town Hall Lectures of Nov. 18th and 19th, 2009 are over .Lori Borgman's ("I Was a Better Mother Before I Had Kids"), uplifting humor was enjoyed by all.
First Town Hall lectures, Oct 7-8th are over and general agreement was that Jack Hanna was a great success.
His message was assisted by some live animals from his own zoo (Columbus) and the local, much respected, Cincinnati Zoo.
The photo of Jack (and extended family) and the Snake show this live entertainment!.
First 2009-2010 Club Program meeting, "Celebrate Who We Are", was held on Sept 17th at Dulle Lodge. See Celebrate photos of the event.
The Lazy Daisy Garden Club celebrated its 50th anniversary in style!Gerri Harbison, City of Montgomery Mayor, came to proclaim this, Sept. 14th,
Lazy Daisy Garden Club Day in honor of their 50th anniversary. More photos
Bastille Day celebration for 2009 has come and gone.The Club had a winning float in the city of Montgomery's 4th of July parade.
For photos of this float, and some others in the parade see Current Information album.
Events of 2008-2009 club year
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A successful scrapbooking event, Crop the Holidays, was held at the Edwin Greene Intermediate School on January 17th 2009 (all day event). Look out for this being an annual occurence. The attached photo shows the area available and people involved.( More info in album)
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A very successful Antiques and Art Show was held on March 21st and 22nd at the usual Sycamore High School venue. The new format was deemed a success. Look for a similar show and sale next year. See more photos of the antiques and art on the 2009 Antiques and Art Show Webshots Album
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On April 2nd the club hosted, as an annual event, the Sycamore High School International Students' Luncheon for 37 students from 11 countries.(More photos in album)
