November 4, 2020

 Dear Lynnhaven Ladies,

Greetings to all! It is hard to believe that our last meeting was way back in March. To say the least, it has been a very disappointing year. I have missed our meetings and seeing all of your smiling faces and hearing the good news you all have to share. However, there is some good news. 

First of all, we gave a total of $1,000 to our two charities, the Wildwood Food Pantry and Operation Shoebox this year, and we supported the children in the Ocala forest this summer with our peanut butter drive.

Secondly, fifteen ladies have volunteered to be on the 2021—2022 Lynnhaven Ladies Council, which is just fantastic! They will all do a great job and bring new ideas to our club!

I am very hopeful that we will be able to have our January meeting and at that time I plan to introduce the new Council members and our new President, and say my goodbye. Then, after the membership approves these gals, I will turn the meeting over to Sue Peregrine, the lovely lady who has agreed to lead our club for the next two years.

We are currently collecting dues for 2021 and there have been a few questions about that which I would like to address here. Lynnhaven Neighbors has elected to waive dues for 2021, which is very appropriate for that group since it has a large membership and a much larger treasury than Lynnhaven Ladies. I feel that we need to collect dues so that we can continue our philanthropic contributions to the Wildwood Food Pantry and Operation Shoebox. since our club is founded on the premise of friendship and philanthropy. We will also need money to pay for the entertainment that everyone loves so much. It is definitely a goal of our club to give back to the membership, and I’m sure the new Council will continue to have door prizes each month and give back to our members with the ice cream social,  prizes on a bus trip, etc.

Currently, the Recreation Centers are only allowing 50% capacity for meetings and no outside entertainment. Of course, desserts and drinks are also restricted. But hopefully things will improve in the next few months and we will be able to carry on.

Until we meet again, stay well and safe.