January 10, 2023
Annual Business Meeting
Celebration of Our Club’s 30th Anniversary (1993-2023)
The New Year began with our annual meeting on January 10, 2023. Bev Yocum, Assistant Treasurer chaired the meeting in place of Pat McCardy, Outgoing Co-President and Ann Duncan who were unable to attend.
Much was accomplished in 2022 and our club is thriving, and we are building our membership through advertising and word of mouth. We now have an established venue at the Iroquois Club for the remainder of the year, we have a new name, our bylaws are now complete, and we launched a new website. We are always looking for members willing to fill vacancies on the Board.
We are looking forward to our Annual Tea in June and the many events and speakers on our schedule of events. Plans for moving forward include filling open positions, increasing membership, and reviewing committee structure,
Annual Business Meeting
Celebration of Our Club’s 30th Anniversary (1993-2023)
The New Year began with our annual meeting on January 10, 2023. Bev Yocum, Assistant Treasurer chaired the meeting in place of Pat McCardy, Outgoing Co-President and Ann Duncan who were unable to attend.
Much was accomplished in 2022 and our club is thriving, and we are building our membership through advertising and word of mouth. We now have an established venue at the Iroquois Club for the remainder of the year, we have a new name, our bylaws are now complete, and we launched a new website. We are always looking for members willing to fill vacancies on the Board.
We are looking forward to our Annual Tea in June and the many events and speakers on our schedule of events. Plans for moving forward include filling open positions, increasing membership, and reviewing committee structure,
Bev Yocum read a letter from Ann Duncan due to her absence;
"On my behalf, I am asking Bev to give special Thanks to the 2022 BOD.
Pay McCardy for her participation in acting Co-President.
Janet Sherman, First VP, for the outstanding job in bringing excellent monthly entertainment.
Collette Pariseau , Second VP, for all the time spent in sending out the blasts keeping us all connected as well as the tracking of our new members and tireless work on our up and coming directory.
Kim Daniels as the Recording Secretary keeping us all informed of decision making, etc. in hard copy.
Pat Lodish, Treasurer, for the excellent and competent record keeping of our finances.
Bev Yocum, Assistant Treasurer, for bringing to the table her expertise and guidance of our finances.
Marha Hach, Corresponding Secretary, for always sending notes where appropriate to the ill and deceased members families as well to those who share their talents entertaining our club.
Kathy Lorencz, Hospitality, always greeting with her smile.
Patti Peacock, Long Range Planning, for her tireless work on updating our By-laws.
Maxine Smiley, Audit, for her assistance re our year end finances.
Suzette Swartz, Historian, for her work on setting up our new web site and taking and posting all the fabulous pictures from our events.
Ava Wixted, Interest Groups, for the excellent arranging of our Happy Hour outings along with Carolyn Steffens assistance and continuance of planning for other events of interest.
Sandy Debicki, Member-At-Large, for the classiest tea ever put together for this club.
Marianne Morrow, Nominating, for her participation.
Christine Wludyka, Luncheons, for accepting reservations, organizing all attendees whether it be 35 or 105.
Just wanted to share what goes on behind the scenes to keep this club functioning and the dedication from your BOD.
Again, Heartfelt THANK YOU to the BOD of 2022."
Sincerely,
Ann Duncan, Co President TBMWC
"On my behalf, I am asking Bev to give special Thanks to the 2022 BOD.
Pay McCardy for her participation in acting Co-President.
Janet Sherman, First VP, for the outstanding job in bringing excellent monthly entertainment.
Collette Pariseau , Second VP, for all the time spent in sending out the blasts keeping us all connected as well as the tracking of our new members and tireless work on our up and coming directory.
Kim Daniels as the Recording Secretary keeping us all informed of decision making, etc. in hard copy.
Pat Lodish, Treasurer, for the excellent and competent record keeping of our finances.
Bev Yocum, Assistant Treasurer, for bringing to the table her expertise and guidance of our finances.
Marha Hach, Corresponding Secretary, for always sending notes where appropriate to the ill and deceased members families as well to those who share their talents entertaining our club.
Kathy Lorencz, Hospitality, always greeting with her smile.
Patti Peacock, Long Range Planning, for her tireless work on updating our By-laws.
Maxine Smiley, Audit, for her assistance re our year end finances.
Suzette Swartz, Historian, for her work on setting up our new web site and taking and posting all the fabulous pictures from our events.
Ava Wixted, Interest Groups, for the excellent arranging of our Happy Hour outings along with Carolyn Steffens assistance and continuance of planning for other events of interest.
Sandy Debicki, Member-At-Large, for the classiest tea ever put together for this club.
Marianne Morrow, Nominating, for her participation.
Christine Wludyka, Luncheons, for accepting reservations, organizing all attendees whether it be 35 or 105.
Just wanted to share what goes on behind the scenes to keep this club functioning and the dedication from your BOD.
Again, Heartfelt THANK YOU to the BOD of 2022."
Sincerely,
Ann Duncan, Co President TBMWC
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February 14, 2023
Grace Centers of Hope Speaker: Dorothy Burt
Ms. Burt, from the Grace Centers of Hope, spoke to us about the many services this organization has provided since its founding in 1942 when it was known as the Pontiac Rescue Mission.
GCH is a non-profit Christian organization committed to positively changing the lives of the unwanted, addicted and homeless.
Our Club donated $1,460 from a Silent Auction at our May 2020 Tea!
Grace Centers of Hope Speaker: Dorothy Burt
Ms. Burt, from the Grace Centers of Hope, spoke to us about the many services this organization has provided since its founding in 1942 when it was known as the Pontiac Rescue Mission.
GCH is a non-profit Christian organization committed to positively changing the lives of the unwanted, addicted and homeless.
Our Club donated $1,460 from a Silent Auction at our May 2020 Tea!
March 14, 2023
Mindful Therapy Dogs with Valerie Thomas
Ms. Thomas brought two dogs to demonstrate how the dogs are trained for placement in schools, counseling centers and special need families who can benefit from a Therapy dog. Working with their puppies, emphasis is placed on situating the dogs to an environment that matches their temperament. She breeds Australian Labradoodles and Bernedoodles.
Mindful Therapy Dogs with Valerie Thomas
Ms. Thomas brought two dogs to demonstrate how the dogs are trained for placement in schools, counseling centers and special need families who can benefit from a Therapy dog. Working with their puppies, emphasis is placed on situating the dogs to an environment that matches their temperament. She breeds Australian Labradoodles and Bernedoodles.
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APRIL 11, 2023
Wendy Day, Author, is an Amazon best-selling author. Her extensive experience includes serving as a Press Relations Specialist, Event Co-Ordinator, Content Provider, Speech Writer, Columnist, Nationally Known Persuasive Speaker, Trainer and featured Talk Show Guest. She lives in Michigan with her family and many pets. Her latest book is Mexico Margaritas & Murder.
Wendy Day, Author, is an Amazon best-selling author. Her extensive experience includes serving as a Press Relations Specialist, Event Co-Ordinator, Content Provider, Speech Writer, Columnist, Nationally Known Persuasive Speaker, Trainer and featured Talk Show Guest. She lives in Michigan with her family and many pets. Her latest book is Mexico Margaritas & Murder.
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APRIL 12 & 13 Grace Center of Hope Tours
We toured Grace Centers of Hope, Women and Children's Center for two beautiful days in April. It was heartwarming to see all the good that is being done at this center to give hope to so many families.
We toured Grace Centers of Hope, Women and Children's Center for two beautiful days in April. It was heartwarming to see all the good that is being done at this center to give hope to so many families.
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MAY 9, 2023 Annual Spring Tea
What a superb Spring Tea it was! Thanks to Sandy Debicki, Tea Chairwoman and her Tea Committee. 118 ladies came wearing their fancy hats and festive attire. We had 42 guests which included friends, daughters, sisters, nieces. Lovely door prizes were given to the ladies who had the chosen lucky numbers.
The Silent Auction was a big success and the proceeds were given to the Grace Centers of Hope to help in continuing the wonderful work that is done, giving hope to so many.
What a superb Spring Tea it was! Thanks to Sandy Debicki, Tea Chairwoman and her Tea Committee. 118 ladies came wearing their fancy hats and festive attire. We had 42 guests which included friends, daughters, sisters, nieces. Lovely door prizes were given to the ladies who had the chosen lucky numbers.
The Silent Auction was a big success and the proceeds were given to the Grace Centers of Hope to help in continuing the wonderful work that is done, giving hope to so many.
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June 13, 2023
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)- Stephanie Hurst
MADD is a non-profit organization in the US, Canada and Brazil that seeks to stop drunk driving, prevent underage drinking and strive for stricter impaired driving policies whether that impairment is caused by alcohol or any other drug.
Stephanie has been with MADD for over 14 years. She is the Manager of Victim Services for the State of Michigan.
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)- Stephanie Hurst
MADD is a non-profit organization in the US, Canada and Brazil that seeks to stop drunk driving, prevent underage drinking and strive for stricter impaired driving policies whether that impairment is caused by alcohol or any other drug.
Stephanie has been with MADD for over 14 years. She is the Manager of Victim Services for the State of Michigan.
JULY 11, 2023
BEATLES MUSIC - Henry Feinberg
Henry Feinberg brought his highly recommended show featuring Beatles music. He is a professor of music at Oakland Community College and has played locally for many years.
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AUGUST 8, 2023
WIGS 4 KIDS
Maggie Varney, Founder and CEO of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids has been a licensed cosmetologist for over 40 years. She has worked with patients for over 30 years. Maggie teaches women and girls to deal with appearance-related side effects of cancer treatments. One day a teen named Emily came to ask Maggie’s assistance with a wig. Maggie thought Emily would be able to visit any salon to find a wig that would meet her needs. But she didn’t. With Emily as the spark plug, Maggie founded Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids in 2003.
WIGS 4 KIDS
Maggie Varney, Founder and CEO of Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids has been a licensed cosmetologist for over 40 years. She has worked with patients for over 30 years. Maggie teaches women and girls to deal with appearance-related side effects of cancer treatments. One day a teen named Emily came to ask Maggie’s assistance with a wig. Maggie thought Emily would be able to visit any salon to find a wig that would meet her needs. But she didn’t. With Emily as the spark plug, Maggie founded Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids in 2003.
September 12, 2023
TBMWC FASHION SHOW
One of our most popular programs as our own Club members model fashions from Just Girls in Bloomfield Hills was held in September. The luncheon was a sold-out affair.
TBMWC FASHION SHOW
One of our most popular programs as our own Club members model fashions from Just Girls in Bloomfield Hills was held in September. The luncheon was a sold-out affair.
Models L to R Kim Daniels, Mary Stoessel, Karen Luscomb, Nancy Shields, Maria Goike and Martha Hach
October 10, 2023
MICHAEL HAUSER, LOCAL HISTORIAN
We went down Memory Lane to re-visit J.L. Hudson’s, Detroit’s legendary department store with local Historian Michael Hauser. Focus was on how it grew with the city and the traditions and events that were created. Michael will be bringing his private collection of historic memorabilia from the retailer that once towered over Woodward Avenue.
MICHAEL HAUSER, LOCAL HISTORIAN
We went down Memory Lane to re-visit J.L. Hudson’s, Detroit’s legendary department store with local Historian Michael Hauser. Focus was on how it grew with the city and the traditions and events that were created. Michael will be bringing his private collection of historic memorabilia from the retailer that once towered over Woodward Avenue.
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On October 10th, Michael Hauser, local historian entertained us with J.L. Hudson's history and related memorabilia. Hudson's was an integral part of Detroit's history and culture.
November 14, 2023
PAULA TUTMAN - WDIV JOURNALIST
Paula Tutman is an award-winning journalist, Novelist, Screenplay Writer, Communication Coach and Inventor.
PAULA TUTMAN - WDIV JOURNALIST
Paula Tutman is an award-winning journalist, Novelist, Screenplay Writer, Communication Coach and Inventor.
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Paula was a very interesting guest speaker. She was funny and informative. She had us laughing as she told us the story of her life and her career. As a Peace Corps brat, she spent her early childhood living in Sierra Leone, West Africa and Tanzania. She founded and is Board Chair of Childhood Tooth Fairy Foundation. She told us about her marriage and the joy and not so joyful time of raising three teenage step daughters. She is an inventor, and shared with us her latest invention the BraLessBra, a solution to backless and strapless dresses and tops.
December 12, 2023
PAUL RITCHIE, AWARD WINNING ENTERTAINER
Welcome back Paul Ritchie, ASCAP award winning songwriter. He has entertained audiences worldwide on the QE2 and the Queen Mary 2 as well as U.S. Armed Forces in Central America. He possesses film credits involving Discovery Channels Family Weekend. Today we will hear Holiday music, moving into a mix of songs from the 60s and 70s with a memorable finish to the show.
PAUL RITCHIE, AWARD WINNING ENTERTAINER
Welcome back Paul Ritchie, ASCAP award winning songwriter. He has entertained audiences worldwide on the QE2 and the Queen Mary 2 as well as U.S. Armed Forces in Central America. He possesses film credits involving Discovery Channels Family Weekend. Today we will hear Holiday music, moving into a mix of songs from the 60s and 70s with a memorable finish to the show.
