BJ-HS

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Save the Date!
Society Launching of the BJ-HS
September 26, 2009 Camelot by Martin's
13905 Central Ave
Upper Marolboro, MD 20774

Parent Chapter
Black Diamonds:
Pat Ouzts
Maggie McBryde

Maryland Chapter 004

Women of Grace

Date Formed: 2009-05-01


Mission Statement/Chapter Goals

To unite a group of women committed to live, laugh and share.

To accomplish this mission we commit to the following:
1. Attend annual planning meeting each May to set calendar, vote on non-profit, etc.
2. Attend bi-monthly social activity of the chapter.
3. Connect with a fellow Jewel at least once each month.
4. Participate as a group in the Women of Grace community service day.
5. Support a minority owned business each month.
6. Attend the annual BJ-HS convention in September.
7. Most importantly, commit to aging with knowledge of our bodies, armed with the ability to laugh, dressed in our spiritual armor as we express it all with Class and Sass.

Diamonds and Officers

Deirdre Taylor, Diamond
Marilyn Adams, Co-Diamond
Chapter dues: $10 per month

Disbursement of dues: $50 per year to pay annual dues to parent chapter.
10% to support the non-profit selected for The Women of Grace community day.
70% to support annual holiday gathering at year end or other disbursement method, such as Birthday Club, Convention Fee, etc.
Balance to remain in the treasury.

 

What's New??


The Women of Grace will be celebrating our 1 year anniversary!

May 22nd.

Look for updates in your email


 

Chapter/Member Corner

Maximum number of members:12
Current Membership: 9

If you are interested in joining this chapter contact Deirdre at detra462002@yahoo.com.

Activites/Announcements
Hosting Schedule:
d. Cancelled- January 2010
e. Karen – March
f. Deirdre - May--- Women of Grace 1st Anniversary!
g. Kathleen – July
a. Sheila – September

b. Marilyn – November
c. Joanne – January 2011

Summary of activities and meetings held during the past year

April 10
Marilyn and Deirdre attended the Cherry Blossom parade and had lunch at the Shops in DC. Special guest: Arnie, Alisha and Sheila H.
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March 13
Brunch Meeting hosted by Karen. In attendance: Joanne and Deirdre
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February 13
Movies(Joan and Deirdre) and lunch (Joan, Pat and Deirdre. Special guest: Ruth).

Sheila, Kathleen, Deirdre and Marilyn joined the Parent Chapter for dinner at M&S Grill and a play at the Warner Theatre.
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January - no activity

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December 14th
We gathered for our holiday celebration at Mimi's in Waldorf, MD.
Karen and Deirdre went to see the movie Precious and met Joanne, Pat, and Sylvia for lunch.

We all want to thank Marilyn for the Women of Grace holiday tote bags and book marks.
Marilyn, Deirdre and Joanne joined BOCC for the Sight and Sound trip in December. What a beautiful place and play.
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November 14, 2009.
Host: Pat and Deirdre. Pe*Ke*No Party.

Welcome our new member Sylvia, who came to the party and took home all the pennies!
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October 11, 2009.
Lunch at Jaspers located in Bowie, MD. Deirdre and Sheila enjoyed a great afternoon.
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September 26, 2009
Deirdre, Joanne, Marilyn, Pat and Sheila attended the BJ-HS Evening of Elegance.
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September 12, 2009
Host: Joanne. Attended by Deirdre, Karen and Sheila.
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August
Marilyn and Deirdre attended the Stone Soul Picnic, Washington, DC
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July 11, 2009
Host: Marilyn. Deirdre and Pat in attendance.
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June 13, 2009 - The Royal Tea Room
Attended by: Deirdre, Marilyn, Karen, Sheila and Kathleen

Opened with a prayer by Deirdre.

The above listed Jewels met at the Royal Tea Room owned by Dee Jameson, located in LaPlata, MD at 2pm. A lunch menu topped with a warm scone and various teas were enjoyed by all. After lunch the group toured the antique and gift shop and spoke with the owner who showed interested in our Society and described her fundraising opportunities.

Sheila, Kathleen and Karen were welcomed into the Women of Grace Chapter.

2. General meetings will be held by member according to last name. The host will set the theme and place for the meeting. This meeting will also be used to plan/select the group outing for the following month. Once an outing is decided upon, then the current host and next host will coordinate the outing.
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May 2, 2009
Host: Deirdre and Marilyn. The Women of Grace had a very successful kick-off meeting. We are off to a great start!
Attendance: Deirdre, Marilyn, Joanne, Pat, Roberta

Summary of meeting
1. Group activity will be every other month
2. Hosted meeting in the opposite month
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