The Beacon June 2018 Volume 14, Number 2 Outgoing president Connie D Amato (right) passes the gavel to her successor, Penny O Malley, at the 2018 Annual Meeting. Thanks to Connie for a job well done, and best wishes to Penny! FLEA MARKET 2019 Yes, we are once again having our annual Flea Market but we have changed the date next year from the first weekend in March to the last weekend in February February 22-24. So, this means that you need to start now cleaning out your closets, drawers, cupboards, basements, garages, and attics and donate to the Club. We also accept donations from friends, family and neighbors! Just have them drop off their treasures in the front lobby. We accept donations all year long. Sorry, but we are unable to give tax credits because of our 501(c)(4) tax status. The Flea Market is the Club s biggest fundraiser, and we can t do it without member support and donations! For those of you who need assistance, we will arrange pick-up of your donations. Please contact Linda Atkins at (atkins.linda@att.net / (734) 741-8032) or Barbara Kramer at (bckramer6178@att.net / (734) 665-7348). We want Antiques/Collectibles Art Books Electronics (in working order) Picture frames Hats Household items We cannot accept... Furniture Clothing Car seats Bed pillows TV s Computer monitors Please support the Club and keep the Flea Market going by bringing in your donations! Thank you. Linda Atkins and Barbara Kramer, Co-chairs Finance Committee Report Our new fiscal year is underway, and the FY2018 financial summaries are completed, pending review by our CPA. Although Food & Beverage Sales were disappointing, Operations produced a net Income surplus of $30,857, better than budget by $29,550 and the end of year projection presented at the May annual meeting. As in past years, staff continued to do a tremendous job delivering a quality product and controlling expenses. Way Forward donations exceeded the $80,000 request, and we again did not draw on the line-of-credit. Cash at the end of April exceeded previous years. Significantly, membership numbers grew for the first time in five years. FY2019 event bookings are better than past years, and we are looking forward to a strong FY2019 for the City Club. Continue to enjoy your membership!!! Penny O Malley President OPERATING FUND (Overall) INCOME EXPENSES NET INCOME Tom Kenney Treasurer FY2018 PROFIT & LOSS ACTUAL BUDGET COMMENT $1,150,005 $1,203,760 -$53,755 Worse than Budget $1,105,223 $1,184,679 $79,456 Better than Budget $44,782 $19,081 $25,701 SURPLUS SURPLUS Better than Budget MORTGAGE PRINCIPAL $13,925 $17,774 $3,849 Lower than Budget NET $30,857 $1,307 $29,550 COMMENTS SURPLUS SURPLUS Better than Budget Our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of Jean Dickinson, City Club Member and Herbert Alvord, Husband of City Club Member Lorraine Alvord www.annarborcityclub.org 1830 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 734.662.3279 1
Dear City Club Members, I would like to thank and welcome the following members to FY2018-2019 leadership positions... Daily Lunch Service 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday) Drinks & Snacks in the Pub 1:30 5 p.m. (M, Tu, Th, F) Thursday Evening Dinner Service 5 7 p.m. Friday, June 8th Oklahoma Patio Party Bar opens 5:30 p.m. Buffet 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.. Tuesday, June 26th It s Your Birthday Luncheon 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Calling all May Birthdays! Come celebrate at the Club with complimentary birthday cake for all. Regular lunch menu available. Save the Dates SUMMER PATIO PARTIES Bar Opens @ 5 p.m., Buffet Open 6-7:30 p.m. THANK YOU Dear Club Members, It was nice to see so many of you at the Annual Meeting, including many of our new members. I want to thank all of you for the very nice gift you gave to me as outgoing President a gift card, which I will put to good use. I had a wonderful year as President, and each of you made it a very pleasant one. Thank you and I hope to see you around the Club in the coming year. Connie D Amato Immediate Past President Friday, June 8th Oklahoma-themed BBQ Friday, July 27th Jazz on the Patio Friday, August 17th Lobsterfest Board of Directors: Sheila Sikkenga - President-Elect Tom Kenney - Treasurer Kathy Kelley - Assistant Treasurer Libby Birdsall Secretary Anne Beaubien - Assistant Secretary Susan Smith - Planning Council Director Connie D Amato - Immediate Past President Standing Committees: Patricia Austin - Bylaws Chair Kathy Kelley - Endowment Chair Tom Kenney Finance Chair Ronnie Meade - Membership Chair Connie D Amato - Personnel Chair Lee Evans - Physical Plant Chair Ann Ringia - Strategic Planning Chair Planning Council Standing Committees Christine Larson - Assistant Bylaws Chair Barbara Pomey - Community Outreach Chair Fran Kawalac Grounds Chair Jean Teifer - Programs and Classes Chair Barbara Kramer - Social Chair Linda Atkins - Ways and Means Chair Nominating Committee Nominating Chair - To be announced at a later date Patricia Austin, Joan Bentz, Connie D Amato, Cindy DeGalan, Robert Gray, and Julie Smith Presidential Appointments Patricia Huibregtse Archives Rohn Federbush Art Pat Amort Library Patricia Austin Parliamentarian Finance Committee Members at Large: Patricia Carson, Joe Greulich, Ronnie Meade, and Ronnie Shapiro Endowment Committee Advisors: Nancy Ferry, Pat Huibregtse, Marie Laddamada, and Harris McClamrock Please take a moment to congratulate and thank these members for volunteering when you see them. Thank you. Penny O Malley President 2
2018 Classic Car Show A little rain may have caused some owners to keep their cars in their garages, but it couldn t dampen the spirits of those who were part of the Club s 10th Annual Classics at the City Club! Thanks to all who helped make this great community event possible, and to everyone who attended! Evening Book Discussion Group The Evening Book Discussion Group will meet on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. The selection for June is A Town Like Alice by Neville Shute. Touted as the author s most beloved novel, a tale of love and war, following the enterprising young English heroine from the Malayan jungle during World War II to the Australian outback. Our group meets in The Pub for dinner and a lively discussion about the book. Reservations for dinner are requested. If you find that you are free on short notice---we would be delighted to have you join us. Just let us know, so we can plan enough seats and staff for dinner. If you would like more information, please call Karen Valvo at (734) 6496047 or email kqvalvo@kvalvocom. 3
Artist Jaye Harrer Exhibit Dates: June 18 July 30 Ann Arbor City Club Art Gallery The password to the Members Only section of the Club s website has been changed Please contact Karmen at Karmen@annarborcityclub.org or 734-662- 3279 ext. 1 to obtain the new password and/or pick-up a card containing the information at the Reception Community Outreach Even though we are all looking forward to a commitment-free summer, there are still some outreach opportunities with which the members could get involved. Once again, the Ann Arbor Summer Festival is looking for volunteers to help collect donations. We have had a small group take part in the past, and if you can find an evening to help at Top of the Park, please email me at bpomey@comcast.net. The dates are Tuesdays-Fridays, June 8-July 1, 2018. We ll find a night when we can go as a team and compete for some prizes for most donations collected. As an avid traveler, I've been fortunate to have had many opportunities to explore the natural world, and in doing so, encountering many lovely, feathered, creatures. I've been most inspired by the layered, texturing of bird's feathers and I ve attempted to capture their colorful form, shape, and shadows in my artwork. I hope in sharing my bird series, as well as some waterscapes, viewers will appreciate the beauty I've found in our fine, feathered, friends. Jaye Harrer Additional images of Jaye s work can be found at www.artfuleye.net. Also, there is an opportunity to recycle your E-Waste on Saturday, June 16, 11am-3pm at St. Francis School, located near the corner of East Stadium Blvd. and St. Francis Ave. There is flyer with details located in the entryway of the Club, so gather all your electronic waste and bring these hazardous materials to the people who can safely recycle it all and keep it out of our landfills. For those of you who may not have made it to the Annual Meeting this year to know, our award recipient is Summer Camp Scholarships, an organization that will provide two weeks of camp (as well as two sleeping bags) for needy youngsters thanks to our gift of $1,000. Barb Pomey Community Outreach Committee 4
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1830 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 734.662.3279 info@annarborcityclub.org www.annarborcityclub.org The Beacon President: Penny O Malley Editor: Greg Fleming Upcoming Events June 2018 Friday 8 Patio Party: Oklahoma (Western-Themed BBQ ) Tuesday 26 It s Your Birthday Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Thursday 28 Movie Night: Darkest Hour 7:00 p.m. July 2018 Tuesday 24 It s Your Birthday Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Thursday 26 Movie Night: The Post 7:00 p.m. Friday 27 Patio Party: Jazz on the Patio Photograph by Wendy Wernet Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse Lake Michigan, Manistee, Michigan 6