The Word From Jo

Dear West Harris County Members,

Season’s Greetings Everyone! We had a wonderful Holiday Dinner at the Altharetta Yeargin Art Museum. Not only was the museum beautifully decorated by the dinner committee, but we were also treated to a visual treat of the collections there. Its inception was explained to us by museum personnel as how it originated from Altharetta Yeargin and her husband’s world travels and their collections. These collections were donated to the Spring Branch Independent School District, and we learned how the museum was funded and built. I hope everyone had a great holiday season and is now ready to enjoy the many activities that are planned by the various cultural groups along with the great speakers scheduled for the coming monthly meetings.

Again, Happy New Year.

AAUW-WHC President
Jo Glidewell

 

 

HOLIDAY PARTY WRAP-UP 

             

Dear Holiday Party Team Extraordinaire,
Diana Guarniere, Pamela Ossorio, Susan Boone, Kathryn Motard, Brenda Moss, Kate Conlan, Mickie Adams, Debbie Campbell, Mary Ann McMordie, Jo Glidewell, Rose Ennis, Sharon Jorgeson and Group Leaders, Mary Andersen, and Diana Tiberia are an incredible group of women!  I was amazed with the quality of problem solving that went on throughout the process and into the event.  Thank you for nudging me when I needed to up my game.
Diana, Pamela, Susan and Kathryn thank you for jumping up from the table at Corner Bakery and heading over to Carrabba’s to research the meal possibilities.  The food was delicious.  Diana, as usual, your attention to details made working with Carrabba’s easy.  Kathryn, we are glad you were able to get out of the hospital in time for the party.  Pamela, we hope you will be feeling better soon.
There were so many fabulous comments about the event.  The tables were beautiful and the entrance hall festive.  The poinsettias, greenery, and pencil holders along with the twinkling lights were the perfect holiday table decoration.  The artistic white trees, greenery and candles in the entrance were just right for the museum venue. Brenda, Susan, Kate, and Mickie, you outdid yourselves.
Debbie, thank you for organizing the name tag table and jumping in with helping hands.  We are all amazed with how you manage your office for AAUW Texas, go to school full time, work with stroke patients, and still were able to show up and help with the party set up.
Mary Ann was shuttle driver extraordinaire.  We absolutely could not have pulled that off without her.  A disaster was avoided by using the Carrabba’s parking lot.
Jo did a great job as mistress of ceremonies.  I particularly like the time she waved me away and mouthed. “I’ve got this.” And……she did!
Rose’s coffee was just the right touch.  As one person at my table said, “What is cannoli without coffee?”
Sharon, thank you for sending out the request for door prizes.  The results we had were amazing.  Diana, lots of people were asking about the cute bags used to wrap the door prizes.
Mary Andersen you are my personal AI!  You edit my writing, make sure I get out committee notices, and generally make me look good.  Thank you for making sure that our dinner list was accurate.
Susan, thank you for printing the Grinch story, game, and meal cards.  They were spot-on-professional.  We are all so thankful that you share your computer talent.
Diana Tiberia thank you for collecting the money for the meals.  Without you, our branch could not function.  Your coordination with this committee was priceless.
As one of the 10 Grinchy-est people at the party, I want to say a special thanks to Susan, Diana, and Jo for making the Grinch theme a success.  I came home with not one but 2 Santa hats!!!  Mary Peterson loved the Grinch toy and book she received for being the top Grinch at the party.  The theme set a light hearted mood for the night.
All in all, I think we made a great team.  Thank you for rushing in to help!
Carolyn Morris