THE VILLAGES SINGLES CLUB MINUTES
Meeting, June 19, 2017
The semi-monthly meeting of The Villages Singles Club was held at the La Hacienda
Recreation Center. The officers present were President, Pinky O"Neil; Vice President,
Roger Cutler; Secretary, Phyliss Heusted; Treasurer, Sylvia Springer; and Membership
Chairperson, Linda Hansen.
The second monthly meeting followed the informal social format.
Pre-meeting agenda:
The President reminded
prepared by PaPa Johns, and included several varieties. Tony Ferraro chaired and
directed this activity, and he received wide applause of appreciation.
The meeting was called to order at 6:52 p.m., and was followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
The guests were recognized by standing in place and encouraged to join the Club.
The new members were introduced by the Treasurer, Sylvia Springer.
The President reminded the membership that although the 2nd monthly meeting follows a
social format, time is always allotted for necessary announcements.
The President iterated that:
1. tickets can be purchased for the Independence Day Celebration of July 3rd
during the club meeting, and mail-in requests can be made until June 23rd.
2. the New Members Breakfast is Thursday, June 29, at Orange Blossom Hills, 9:30 a.m.
3. tonight is the last time to sign-up for the Southern Soiree at Lake Port Square,
in Leesburg. Chairperson for this activity is Carol Nalesnik. TVSC Talent Group will
put on a show and serve as dance hosts, and openings are available for this event.
4. July 31st is the Day at the Beach to New Smyrna Beach. Chairperson for this activity
is Rosalie Dominguez, and she will provide information.
5. the date of the 5th Anniversary Celebration of the advent of the Block Party will be
announced at a future time.
6. members should wear their name tag at all meetings and outside events.
The Membership Chairperson's report was given by the Secretary as follows:
New Members, 7; Renewals, 1; Guests, 13; Total membership as of this date, 486.
Approximate number is attendance: 180.
Chairpersons Activities announcements were conducted.
Special announcement was made by Wayne Sparks, the Chairperson of the By-Laws
Revisions Committee, and stated that this meeting concluded the obligation of
announcement twice to the membership, per existing by-laws. Voting for revisions to the
by-laws will occur at the 2nd meeting in July.
Name Tag Door Prizes were distributed by Eileen Lustgarten. 50-50 prizes were
distributed by Carolyn Kiena and Carl Anderson: 3rd @ $29; 2nd @ $40; 1st @ $68.
The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
Friendship Circle to occur at 9:00 p.m. The group sang "God Bless America",
hugs right and left, and a tribute to our Veterans.
Music was provided by Amee Reese.
Respectfully submitted,
Phyliss Heusted
Secretary
Meeting, June 19, 2017
The semi-monthly meeting of The Villages Singles Club was held at the La Hacienda
Recreation Center. The officers present were President, Pinky O"Neil; Vice President,
Roger Cutler; Secretary, Phyliss Heusted; Treasurer, Sylvia Springer; and Membership
Chairperson, Linda Hansen.
The second monthly meeting followed the informal social format.
Pre-meeting agenda:
The President reminded
- the membership to purchase 50-50 tickets,
- all activity chairpersons to sit at the front tables,
- the membership to signup for favorite activities,
- all couples/singles to sit with new members and guests at front tables and
- help with introductions
prepared by PaPa Johns, and included several varieties. Tony Ferraro chaired and
directed this activity, and he received wide applause of appreciation.
The meeting was called to order at 6:52 p.m., and was followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
The guests were recognized by standing in place and encouraged to join the Club.
The new members were introduced by the Treasurer, Sylvia Springer.
The President reminded the membership that although the 2nd monthly meeting follows a
social format, time is always allotted for necessary announcements.
The President iterated that:
1. tickets can be purchased for the Independence Day Celebration of July 3rd
during the club meeting, and mail-in requests can be made until June 23rd.
2. the New Members Breakfast is Thursday, June 29, at Orange Blossom Hills, 9:30 a.m.
3. tonight is the last time to sign-up for the Southern Soiree at Lake Port Square,
in Leesburg. Chairperson for this activity is Carol Nalesnik. TVSC Talent Group will
put on a show and serve as dance hosts, and openings are available for this event.
4. July 31st is the Day at the Beach to New Smyrna Beach. Chairperson for this activity
is Rosalie Dominguez, and she will provide information.
5. the date of the 5th Anniversary Celebration of the advent of the Block Party will be
announced at a future time.
6. members should wear their name tag at all meetings and outside events.
The Membership Chairperson's report was given by the Secretary as follows:
New Members, 7; Renewals, 1; Guests, 13; Total membership as of this date, 486.
Approximate number is attendance: 180.
Chairpersons Activities announcements were conducted.
Special announcement was made by Wayne Sparks, the Chairperson of the By-Laws
Revisions Committee, and stated that this meeting concluded the obligation of
announcement twice to the membership, per existing by-laws. Voting for revisions to the
by-laws will occur at the 2nd meeting in July.
Name Tag Door Prizes were distributed by Eileen Lustgarten. 50-50 prizes were
distributed by Carolyn Kiena and Carl Anderson: 3rd @ $29; 2nd @ $40; 1st @ $68.
The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
Friendship Circle to occur at 9:00 p.m. The group sang "God Bless America",
hugs right and left, and a tribute to our Veterans.
Music was provided by Amee Reese.
Respectfully submitted,
Phyliss Heusted
Secretary