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Thursday Nov 12
• BUSINESS MEETING
12:00pm-1:00pm TBD
Saturday Nov 14
• CHRISTMAS CITY
5:00am-5:30am Photos with Santa
OFFICERS
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President:
Lois West
Membership:
Vicki Miller
Programs:
Darlene Duffano
Ways & Means:
Paula April
Secretary:
Sandy Denham
Corresponding Secretary:
Sherry Balius
Treasurer:
Mary Foretich
Director:
Trisha Hubbard
Ditte Holland
Parliamentarian:
Tamara Morrison
Webmaster:
Vicki Miller
QUOTA INTERNATIONAL SHENANIGAN'S PARADE QUOTA SOUTH AREA HOPE HAVEN CHILDREN'S SHELTER CTR. FOR PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE DELEPEE DEAF CENTER MOORE COMMUNITY HOUSE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER
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WHO WE ARE:
Welcome to our website! If you would like to know more about what we do, visit our "diaries", by clicking on the listing left
On the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Quotarians work closely with the DeLepee Center for the Deaf, Hope Haven, The Harrison County Emergency Children's Shelter, as well as The Gulf Coast Women's Shelter, and the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. QI also supports the International Club to Club program which allows personal participation with Quotarians in third world countries around the world as they strive to combat the significant and overwhelming projects like clean water, hunger and poverty.Locally, the organization is most noted for its annual community service project, the St. Patrick's Day Parade known as "Shenanigan's" in Gulfport. This public service project is devoted to providing a wholesome family activity, while raising funds for their various charitable projects. It was awarded the Quota International Award of Excellence for service to the Community. If you are interested in knowing more, please contact us!
For more on Quota International, Mississippi Gulf Coast download ThisMS Word file
Where will we fly this year?
2009-2010 Officers
Christine (right) with her sponsor, Courtney Ulrich
WELCOME CHRISTINE MAXWELL! A teacher with Courtney Ulrich at Gulfport High School, Christine was so impressed at our Anniversary Party, she wanted to sign up on the spot! We are so lucky to have her enthusiasm! Don't worry Christine - we'll put you to work. She has already volunteered to work on the YES program this year! Way to go!
ANNOUNCING THE "TAKE 5" MEMBERSHIP DRIVE:
Right now… think of 5 people you know that share your passion for helping others. It probably isn’t that difficult.After all, they’re probably your friends, your family…people you know!Why not share the gifts of service and friendship that Quota brings?
Write down those 5 names, and their mailing addresses, then put it in your Quota book while you’re thinking about it. Then, get ready to write them on the invitations to our Fall Membership “Get Acquainted Night” that will be held in October. Details to come, but here's a hint...it will be held in a local art gallery, with wine and cheese. It will be very intimate, relaxed and friendly. Your membership committee will provide the envelopes, invitations and stamps at the September business meeting. It will take 5 minutes of your time now, 5 minutes at the meeting, And we could have 5 possible new members!
This year, we're going to try something different. Service Projects have been divided into committees, with a chair for each committee. The committee will be responsible for planning and coordinating that project. Everyone is asked to serve on at least one of these planning committees, but we're all encouraged to work on any or all projects. A list of projects and their committees can be viewed by clicking this link: download SERVICE PROJECTS AND COMMITTEE_09.10 MS Word file
CASA SCHOOL SUPPLIES were delivered in August. We were able to help dozens of children with backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens and crayons. Thanks to Walgreen's who helped Lois shop and save money! Thank you Lois for delivering the supplies!
QUOTA BAGS OF LOVE: Another 500 bags were ordered and delivered to Hope Haven (thanks to Chuck) the Harrison County Emergency Youth Shelter (thanks to Trish) Harrison County DHS and the Women's Center for Non-violence (thanks to Tom Miller) These bags will be given to children taken out of their home, so that they will have something to put their clothes and belongings in.
UPCOMING SERVICE PROJECTS:
Shoeboxes of Love - Nov/Dec
Visit nursing home with Santa - December
LUAU PARTY AT IP - May 17th was a rousing success! We raised nearly $9,000! Thanks to IP Casino Resort Spa for a fabulous event!
Next fundraiser will be the Christmas City Photos with Santa in November. See Paula if you would like to work on the committee
The June program meeting celebrated our 33rd Anniversary, with special guest "Wanda Frey Joiner" (aka Vicki Miller), and our Charter President, Frances Stafford, along with her 1st Vice-President, Mary Pyle. We installed 3 new members, enjoyed a beautiful "birthday cake" and heard the story about how this club was chartered. See photos and more, by clicking on the link located on the home page.
Nancy Freeman
July's program meeting featured guest speaker, Nancy Freeman from the MS State University Extension Service. She spoke of ways to "destress" our lives. We also welcomed a new member, Christine Maxwell,
Courtney, Christine, Rachel
and we offered a "good luck for the coming year" to our teachers - we won't see them at meetings until next summer!
OTHER NEWS...
CONVENTION NEWS Lois and Vicki attended the 62nd Annual District 21 Meeting in West Monroe, LA. QI MS Gulf Coast won 2nd place for Big Bucks, and 3rd place for Mileage. We heard about new clubs in the South Area, and ideas to gain membership. Next year's District Meeting will be held in Baton Rouge,LA. Our friends in Southeast Texas want to come to MS to take part in our Shenanigan's Parade! Stay tuned! Make plans for International Convention in Vancouver, Canada in 2010! Details to come soon! The next South Area meeting will be held in October 2-4, 2009 in Aruba.
