THERE'S NOTHING LIKE A SUNNY DAY IN JULY TO REMIND YOU OF HOW WONDERFUL LIFE CAN BE! |
UPCOMING EVENTS Just click on the event name to register
 SAVE THE DATE October We will carpool to Boca Grande for a tour of the historic Gasparilla Inn, along with lunch and a culinary tour. 30 people is their maximum. Date will be announced soon. Watch for the email announcing open registration for the Gasparilla Inn event!
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We had no new members the past month until our July Luncheon. We have women who are joining after having so much fun at the Classy Closet Event and Luncheon. Stay tuned who they are in the August Newsletter. Here is a picture of the Member Anniversaries for July and August taken at the July Luncheon. August: Francine Magness, Delores Carl, Christine Hannafin, Karen Fleming, Barbara Posa and Gail Thompson. | UPCOMING LUNCHEON Just click on the luncheon to register r
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July: Nancy Menard and Susan Anderson
TREASURER'S MESSAGE FOR MEMBERS |
Greetings from your friendly neighborhood Treasurer! This month, I’m swapping my Presidential hat for my Treasurer hat—don’t worry, I promise to keep it stylish! As a former bean counter (yes, that’s a real job, not just a hobby for math enthusiasts), I’ll do my best to sprinkle some humor into this financial update because who said numbers have to be boring? So, where do we as a club stand financially? Drumroll, please… Our financial health is looking good! However, we do have ongoing concerns about our declining membership and the ever-increasing costs of luncheons, venues, and events. If only we could charge admission for our laughter, right? Now, let’s break down the dues, which are quite a steal at $35 a year! These dues help cover several essential expenses, including: - Honorariums for our fabulous luncheon speakers - Annual software fees for Quicken (the accounting program, not the instant oatmeal) and Wild Apricot for our website and event registrations. No, we don’t serve apricots at our events. - Our trusty Zoho email application for the Executive Board and Committee Chairs—because “reply all” is a skill everyone needs. - Liability insurance to keep our officers safe from any spontaneous dance-offs. - Annual State Filing fees—who knew paperwork could be so thrilling? As of today, we have 211 active members, which is fantastic! Now, let’s talk numbers. As of the end of June 2025, here’s how our bank accounts are looking: - Checking account: $12,620.23 - Savings account: $25,001.26 We must keep a minimum balance of $7,500 in our accounts. Think of it as our financial safety net—kind of like a trampoline for our club funds! Plus, we’re required in the Welcome Club bylaws to keep an additional $3,500 in reserves, just in case we want to plan the next big event or need to cover those surprise expenses (like a sudden craving for cupcakes at a meeting). Did you know The Welcome Club isn’t a nonprofit organization, but we do support 2-4 charities each year. So far in 2025, we’ve collected $846 for our charities that hasn't been previously disbursed, and we’re required to keep at least $500 in the charity account. We love giving back, and our members are incredibly generous throughout the year with donations, goods, and volunteer time. While luncheons and events are meant to cover their costs (and sometimes even our credit card processing fees), there are instances when we’ve made exceptions. For example, we subsidize those fancy luncheons at Bird Key Yacht Club and the “Name That Tune” event (which, by the way, was a lot of fun!). As a special treat, instead of gifts for our outgoing board members in 2024, we voted to donate $500 to our charities—because giving back is what we do best! We believe in being good stewards of our funds while anticipating future needs—after all, we want to keep the good times rolling! Thank you for being a part of our wonderful Welcome Club family. Let’s keep the laughter and camaraderie going strong! Warm regards (and a dash of humor), Pamela Modisett, Welcome Club Treasurer and President |
Dear Welcome Club Members,PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
As the President of the Welcome Club, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your invaluable contributions to our recent Classy Closet event. A special thank you goes to the Classy Closet Committee for your hard work and dedication in organizing such a phenomenal event. To all the members who generously donated items, your kindness and support made a significant impact. I also want to recognize the many volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure everything ran smoothly. Finally, to the 88 members who attended the luncheon and purchased items, your participation was crucial in making this event a resounding success. Together, we raised approximately $1,500 for the two charities supported by the Welcome Club, which will undoubtedly make a difference in our community. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your efforts and support are deeply appreciated, and I look forward to continuing our work together. Pamela Modisett, President |
Dear Classy Closet Committee, Welcome Club Members, and Volunteers:
FUN MEMBER MOMENTS
| Sign up for a Special Interest Group (SIG) and have some FUN like the Singles Outing in May. Check Out the List on the Website. There are many Groups to Choose From . It is a Great Way to Meet the Members! | Your SIG Group Pictures Could be Here! Send your group photos to Kristin to publish in the Newsletter so everyone knows how great your group is! Pictures should be taken horizontally and saved as a Large size. Email only, no text, to wcnews@welcomeclubsm.com or Kristin at kristin.triolo@gmail.com Book Club, Cooking Group, Dining Groups, Games of Cards and Mah Jongg and More. Inquiring Welcome Club Members want to know what is happening! Please share. |
Beach Sisters Enjoyed a Sunny, Warm Day at Lido Beach in June.
Siesta Key Beach is the beach for July 23rd.
Open to All Members. Please Signup Online.
The Beach Sisters always have lunch together at the beach outings. You can order lunch at the Siesta Key or Lido Key Food Stands and take it to the beach or eat it at the seating areas just off the beach. Nokomis and Venice beach outings include lunch at Sharkey's at the Pier or Pop's Restaurant.
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Members Tour the Sarasota Art Museum "FREE DAY" on Sunday, July 13th
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Savor and Socialize Dinner in July was at the St. Armand's Circle Columbia Restaurant.
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Sunset on the Bay in July at Joellyn Nelson's Condo in downtown Sarasota.
Gorgeous Bay Views and a Beautiful Sunset to End the Evening
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The Friday Lunch Bunch Met at the Beach House Restaurant on Bradenton Beach in July |
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Member Awards and Acknowledgements Congratulations to All Our Members for Their Great Accomplishments! |
Marg Williamson's Watercolor "A Painterly Sky" will be juried at the Florida Watercolor Society's 54th Annual Exhibit at the Orlando Museum of Art. | Susan Anderson was named the Outstanding Senior Volunteer for her dedication and commitment to Emma E. Booker Elementary School. |
JULY 17th LUNCHEON WITH THE CLASSY CLOSET CLOTHING SALE
AT PALM AIRE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
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