Monday, February 20, 2012

Cocoa Beach Womans Club presents Selina Moore Roberts, re-enactment

Cocoa Beach Woman's Club meeting March 1st.  Guest speaker is Karen Smith, a 25 year resident of Brevard County.  Karen is associated with the Museum of History and Natural Science in Cocoa.  She will be doing a first person re-enactment of Selina Moore Roberts who lived in Brevard County in 1874.  Selina is an English women who came with her husband in 1874.  Karen tells her story in first person from childhood through the death of her husband.  Karen will be dressed in character.
 
Meet and greet at 9:30, meeting begins at 10:00 AM.  Our meetings are open to the public, at the Cocoa Beach Country, 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd.  For information contact Sheryle at 784-9128

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

"First Annual Festival of Trees and More"

Cocoa Beach Woman's Club Presents

The Cocoa Beach Woman's Club is pleased to host the "First Annual Festival of Trees and More" on Saturday, December 3, 2011, at the Cocoa Beach Country Club.  They are inviting any business, organization, or individual to participate.  The theme will be "The Joy of the Holidays".  There will be three categories: Trees (4-foot maximum height); Wreaths; and, Centerpieces.
All items will be displayed at the Cocoa Beach Country Club on Saturday, December 3rd with a live auction beginning at 4:00pm. 
There will be cookies, hot chocolate and maybe a visit from Santa.
This is a great way to advertise your business or organization, while supporting your community, since all the funds raised will be used to help the Cocoa Beach Woman's Club in their various charitable activities.
There is no fee to participate.  All you need to do is agree (by November 28th, 2011) to provide a decorated tree, wreath, or centerpiece, (delivered on December 3rd) and the Cocoa Beach Woman's Club will take care of the rest.
If you have any questions,please e-mail Julia George at
cbwcjuliageorge@yahoo.com
~~~~~

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Guest Speaker Officer Becky Ireland, Cocoa Beach Police Department

Our guest speaker at our October 6th meeting is Becky Ireland from the Cocoa Beach Police Department.  She has been with the Police Department since 2004 and currently serves as a shift patrol sergeant.  She has served the Police Department in several capacities:  Detective, Crime Prevention, Community Watch/Electronic Neighborhood Watch/ and National Night Out.
Becky is a graduate of the Seminole Community College Police Academy and has been serving in the United States Air Force Reserves since 2001.  She deployed to Kirkuk, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom in 2009.
 Sheryle Schaefer, 1st Vice President


A colorful
"Hello" Ladies...
Fall is officially here and although we don't have the beautiful "changing of the leaves" we do have the potential for cooler temperatures. 
Did you know that October is National Book Month, Crime Prevention Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and National Arts and Humanities Month? 
During this month we can also celebrate World Teacher's Day (10/5), World Food Day (10/10), National Mammography Day (10/21), and Fire Prevention Week (10/9-15). 
Did you notice that five of our six CSP departments are represented in these events--wow!
If you feel the need to get involved, make sure to check it out!  It is proven that Volunteerism is great for both yourself and for those around you. 
I'm hoping all our CSP committees will meet sometime this month and work on their related projects.
I look forward to seeing you at the general meeting, and working with you throughout this month.
 .......Learning, serving, preparing, Julia

Monday, July 18, 2011

Macy's "Shop For A Cause" event

The Cocoa Beach Woman's Club is participating now in the Macy's "Shop For A Cause" event taking place on Saturday, August 27, 2011.  
Your donation of a $5 will get you a Shopping Pass for exclusive savings on that date at any Macy's store and online at Macys.com, and will help us to raise funds for our Scholarship Program and our Community Improvement Project.  Plus, you can enter to win a $500 Macy's Gift Card. 
For more info and to get your Shopping Pass, please contact Jean at 863-1671 or Julia at 868-7393.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

W.O.R.K.I.N.G. MEETING (Women Organizing Rallying and Kicking Into the Next Gear)


The Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club would like to invite any and all District 6 Club women and Junior Club women to share in a working session on Saturday, July 9th, starting at 10:00.  The meeting will be held at the Cocoa Beach Country Club.  
This will NOT be in the style of a District meeting, but rather a more informal gathering.  Participates will be encouraged to share ideas.  There will also be an opportunity for those clubs that are geographically close to each other to work together at developing joint projects for their area.  
 A casual lunch will be served.  We will meet as long as you want, or until 2:00, whichever happens first.  Cost is $10.00, plus one non-perishable food item per participant.  The food will be delivered by the CBWC to a local food distribution center in the name of the District 6 Woman’s Clubs.   
Questions?  Contact Julia George (cbwcjuliageorge@yahoo.com or 321-868-7393) if you have questions or ideas about the meeting.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

$5,000.00 in scholarships and awards to students


The Cocoa Beach Woman's Club held their annual Student Awards Ceremony on June 2.  Recipients received over $5,000.00 in scholarships and awards to students from the Cocoa Beach area.  Three $1,000.00 scholarships were presented to Saylor Kelly, Candace Kuzma, and Lili Megan Moots.  These students were chosen based on their leadership skills, outstanding community service record and their academic achievement
An additional award was presented with a grant to Pallavi Shankar.  Pallavi will attend the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Program, founded in 1958.  HOBY's mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation.  HOBY programs provide youth selected by their schools to participate in unique leadership training, service learning and motivation-building experiences.
Cocoa Beach Woman's Club carries out many fund raising projects throughout the year.  Every year we provide scholarships to deserving students from Cocoa Beach area high schools.  Likewise we present monetary awards  to the CB/Sr. High School band, chorus, and orchestra.  Elementary students were awarded $50.00 savings bonds for their outstanding academic and leadership efforts.  There were fourteen recipients of these savings bonds.
The Cocoa Beach Woman's Club was established in 1965 and focuses on community service.  Our membership is open to women in Cocoa Beach and the surrounding area.  Our meetings are held on the first Thursday monthly, will resume in September.  We extend an invitation to join us in our endeavor to serve our community.  You many also join us at www.cocoabeachwomansclub.org, or contact Anita 783-8839 or Julia 868-7393.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

43rd Annual Pelican Home Tour

Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club
43rd Annual Pelican Home Tour
Saturday
March 19, 2011
10:00 – 3:00
Tour Five different homes
in the Cocoa Beach Area
Advance tickets $12.00
Tickets at door $15.00
Tickets can be purchased from:
Ace Hardware 705 N. Atlantic Ave. Cocoa Beach
Ace Hardware 8300 Astronaut Blvd Cape Canaveral
All proceeds benefit the CBWC Foundation
a 501(c)3 organization

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Monday, February 7, 2011

FLORIDA FEDERATION OF WOMAN’S CLUBS District 6

GFWC
FLORIDA FEDERATION OF WOMAN’S CLUBS
District 6
Arts & Crafts


Date   Friday, February 25, 2011
Registration and Social Time    9:00 AM
Call to Order  10:00 AM
Hostess Club  GFWC 
Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club
Location    
Cocoa Beach Country Club
5000 Tom Warriner Blvd.
Cocoa Beach, Florida 32931 
 
(See directions on Page 2)

 
BUFFET STYLE LUNCHEON:
Soup/ Salad/ Sandwich/Dessert
Registration Fee Only    $3.00
Registration & Meal    $15.00


ONLY ONE CLUB CHECK SHOULD BE SENT
Include:  List of Attendees


Make Club Check Payable to:
Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club

Send check & names by 2/18/11 to:
Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club
Attn:  Marilyn Grigsby
P.O. Box 321104
Cocoa Beach, Fl. 32931 


Contact for Questions
Julia George (321)868-7393    

Email:  cbwcjuliageorge@yahoo.com

**This address/zip code is correct for Joan –
The address/zip code in Directory is incorrect.

ENTRY FORMS FOR ARTS AND CRAFT SHOW SHOULD BE SENT TO SAME ADDRESS LISTED ABOVE.

Directions to Cocoa Beach Country Club
From NORTH:  Take I-95 South  to 528 East which becomes AIA.
Follow AIA south to downtown Cocoa Beach, turn right on
Minuteman Causeway (traffic light next to City Hall);follow
About 2 miles to left turn onto Tom Warriner Blvd (Watch for Country Club - sign shortly after schools.)

From SOUTH:  Take I-95 North (or USI) to 192 East (W New Haven Ave) becomes Melbourne Causeway to AIA, follow North to downtown Cocoa Beach, turn left on Minuteman Causeway (traffic light) follow About 2 miles to left turn onto Tom Warriner Blvd (Watch for Country Club Sign – shortly  after schools)

REMINDERS

ONLY ONE CHECK PER CLUB SHOULD BE SENT with
Names of Attendee(s) should be sent with lunch check
Arts and Craft Entry Forms should be mailed by 2/18/2011
Be prepared to check in arts and craft entries at time of registration
District 6 Chairmen should come prepared to distribute Reporting Certficates (Mailed to you on 1/11/2011)

 
Each Club is requested to bring one wrapped item for the “Blind Auction”.  

Proceeds will go to Hacienda Girls Ranch

DISTRICT 6 DIRECTOR 2012-14

Any member who wishes to run for District 6 Director must be a past president sponsored by their club.  The club must send a letter of recommendation with list of qualifications and a letter from the member that they will accept the nomination  by August 1 to: 

Elly King, 56 Folson Lane, Palm Coast, Fl. 32137 
with a copy to 
Darthy MacAfee, 1212 Japonica Lane, Cocoa, Fl. 32922.

ART SHOW and SALE at the Cocoa Beach Country Club

FOR THE LOVE OF ART SHOW and SALE


This is a special "art show and sale" event hosted by the Cocoa Beach Woman's Club and the Central Brevard Art Association.
Free Admission to the Public!
What:  For the Love of Art Show and Sale
Where:  Cocoa Beach Golf Club Auditorium
500 Tom Warriner Blvd, Cocoa Beach
When:  Saturday, February 12th (10:00am~5:00pm)
Sunday, February 13th (12:00noon~4:00pm)
Featuring:  Art work from local artists exhibiting a variety of mediums including:
watercolor, acrylic, oil, mixed media, collage, photography, porcelain,
silk painting, jewelry, fiber art, and more
Other:  Meet the artists at the Awards Reception on Saturday at 10:30am
For More Information Contact:  Julia at 868-7393 

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Michael G. Carroll Deputy Inspector General Guest Speaker

The Cocoa Beach Woman's Club is hosting a special guest speaker on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 10:00am at the Cocoa Beach Country Club.
                                  The public is invited "FREE" of charge.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 

Michael G. Carroll is the Deputy Inspector General at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).  This organization is the primary Federal agency responsible for implementing out Government's foreign assistance programs.  In partnership with the Departments of Defense and State, USAID plays a vital role in advancing U.S. national security, foreign policy, and effort to disrupt, dismantle, and defear terrorist groups. Mr. Carroll will be speaking about the role of oversight in Development Assistance. 

The Cocoa Beach Woman's Club invites the public to attend this special presentation, free of charge. 

Please contact Julia George at 868-7393 for more information.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Fashion Show and Luncheon

Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club Presents a

Luncheon and Fashion Show

"Fire and Ice"

By “Accessories and More”

From Sarasota, FL

Chase away the post holiday blues with a luncheon & fashion show

January 22, 2011 at 11:30 am

at the Cocoa Beach Country Club

Catered by Chef Damian Josephson featuring

jumbo shrimp cocktail, a green salad with mandarin oranges and strawberries, a main dish of grilled chicken with a sun dried tomato Parmesan cream sauce with

cheese tortellini, and a special dessert surprise.

Tickets only $25 each

Contact Cindi at 799-2353 Or

Julia at 868-7393 cbwcjuliageorge@yahoo.com

For ticket reservations

Admission includes ticket for door prize drawing

All proceeds support the Charitable Activities of the Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club

Arts CSP—Volunteers Needed

We have the honor of hosting the District 6 Arts and Crafts competition on February 25th at the Cocoa Beach Country Club.

To make it a success we will need help from you in areas such as registration, checking in the arts and crafts, and other similar tasks. I know we will have great attendance by our own members at this luncheon.

We will be planning the specifics in the next few weeks so if you have a special area you’d like to help in, contact Julia.

Dinner and a Show

A small group of us braved the cold weather and enjoyed an unusual show at the Surfside Players theater then a very tasty meal together at Brano’s Grill.

We might try this outing another time, so let Sheryle know if this is of interest to you.

Thank You Art Festival Gallery Volunteers

A special thanks goes to all those who volunteered to help “man” the Galleries during the 47th Space Coast Art Festival on Thanksgiving weekend. We collected 215 pieces of fine art for the final judging and managed to return all, in perfect condition, to the individual artists.

You volunteered a total of 72 hours that weekend and as chairman of the Gallery Committee I can’t thank you enough for giving up your time during a very busy weekend.

Those who volunteered were: Claudia Davis and her son Chuck; Pamela Kendrick; Julia George; Ava Henry; Barbara Holden; Marge Cmejla; Terry Ducharme; Cynthia Simmons; Sheryle Schaefer; Rozan Jordan and her husband Tom; and my husband, Brian.

Thanks again, one and all!

Marilyn Grigsby, Gallery Chair

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Woman's club celebrates 45 years helping the community







posted: 2010 Aug 27 - 00:23

By Jenet Krol

Krol@hometownnewsol.com

COCOA BEACH - This year, members of the Cocoa Beach Woman's club will celebrate 45 years of supporting educational scholarships and promoting the advancement of women in Cocoa Beach and the surrounding areas.

Founded in 1965 by Louise Broiser, the nonprofit organization, which has close to 50 members, meets the first Thursday of every month at the Cocoa Beach Country Club.

"I had never lived in a town that didn't have one," said Ms. Broiser, who moved to Cocoa Beach from Virginia in 1965. "The women north of (state road) 520 didn't know the women south of (state road) 520 and I thought it was terrible."

So, Ms. Broiser got to work organizing the club, and even before they'd been awarded their charter they embarked on their first project.

Endeavoring to help victims of Hurricane Betsy, Ms. Broiser and the 33 original members collected 90 tons of supplies that were sent as relief to Louisiana.

On Oct. 7, 1965 the club received its official charter and in the following years completed many projects to improve the community, including incorporating an art festival, starting a senior citizen's club (which is now the Freedom 7 Senior Center) and raising money for the construction of a community center.

On the club's 25th anniversary they donated land and money to build the community center, which is now part of the Cocoa Beach Country Club. Since then, the club has donated $500,000 to fund the community center and make improvements such as adding a dance floor and drapes for the stage.

They raised money for this through the "Out of the World" cookbook sales, said Marilyn Grigsby, treasurer and past president.

"Members wrote to everyone they knew, including astronauts and politicians," said Ms. Grigsby.

One cookbook includes a recipe submitted by former first lady Nancy Reagan.

Supporting education has also been a key component to the club's activities, said Ms. Grigsby.

The club provides scholarships for high school seniors at Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School, for women returning to the workforce, runs a remedial reading tutoring program in elementary schools and supports the performing arts programs at the schools.

The club's fundraisers throughout the year also support student awards, project graduation, the Space Coast Art Festival, the Salvation Army, Special Olympics and Hugh O'Brien Youth Scholarship Program.

Outstanding students at the four Cocoa Beach area elementary schools receive savings bonds from the club when they graduate to middle school.

The members raise their funds through events throughout the year including a fashion show in January, arts and crafts fairs in the winter and fall and the Pelican Home Tour in March.

In the past, the club hosted the Space Coast King and Queen contest, awarding the title to whoever could raise the most funds in honor of the club.

The challenge ceased two years ago, but Ms. Grigsby said they are bringing it back next year.

The last crowned king was Commissioner Kevin Pruett in 2007 and the last crowned queen was Teresa Hardcastle in 2005.

Ms. Broiser said 45 years later she is pleased the club is still helping both young and older people, which is what she enjoys doing.

"Being a part of the club is really a joy. I love meeting all of the ladies and seeing what they can do," she said.

The club members will celebrate the 45th anniversary with a luncheon at the Cocoa Beach Country Club Sept. 9, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with a meet and greet, followed by a business meeting and ribbon cutting. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Anyone is welcome to attend and lunch is a $15 donation. For reservations, call (321) 783-4179.


Sunday, May 16, 2010

June 3rd Meeting

The public is invited to attend this special meeting at which our various scholarship recipients will be recognized. Each recipient will have an opportunity to share with us their plans for the future, as we celebrate their accomplishments so far. A small reception with cake and punch will follow.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

PROGRAM NEWS from Jean Carey


IT’S DEPARTMENT SIGN-UP TIME!

Each club member is required to choose one of the six departments:
Art, Conservation, Education, Home Life, Public Affairs, International Affairs.
There will be sign-up sheets at the May and June meetings.
Please be prepared to sign up for one of the departments.

PROGRAM INSTALLATION LUNCHEON

The past DD6 director and state Helping Hands Chair, Blanche Voetberg-Newman, will be our speaker. She will install the 2010-2011 Board of Directors.
This is the time to thank our out-going board and to welcome our in-coming board.

Jean Carey, 1st V.P

Message from Julia George

Spring Convention was another great weekend of learning, re-energizing, and networking. There was almost no "down time" as each day was spent going from workshops, meetings and programs. Some of the best learning was done during the meals with other district clubs! It was very rewarding to see how our club's fund-raising efforts have become part of the "bigger picture" in supporting a large variety of charitable organizations throughout Florida. I've come back with earlier ideas more solidified, and new ideas ready for development. There were 111 clubs that participated in the Arts and Crafts competition with 368 individual craft entries. Talk about amazing--they were great to look at. I am looking forward to the next convention and taking many of our club members too, so start planning now for Fall Board Sept 17 - 19, 2010

Arts Department

The Artful Bra Project at State Convention was a great success. There were 208 creative examples and it was very hard for the judges to choose the top 100. Our club ladies created a total of 13 bras, and I am proud to announce that seven of them made it to the top 100! Those were: Angel Blessings, Unicorns, and Las Vegas by Terry Ducharme, Queen of the Mardi Gras by Anna Perez, Roses of Hope by Ava Henry, Mardi Party Cat by Pat Dugan, and Lady has the Blues by Julia George. The voting during convention weekend raised $232, which will go to mammograms for women in need. Our club raised $21 at our April meeting..that's almost 10% of the total raised--great job ladies! There were indications that this project will continue into the next administration, so start finding those 36C padded bras, find those items for decorating, and start thinking about creative ways to promote breast cancer awareness. Some pictures from this year's entries can be found on our blog.

Craft Project Reminders:
Please clean and save your tuna fish cans, your wine bottle corks, old silk florals, and any small Christmas ornaments that you no longer want.
You can give them to Julia at the next 2 meetings. We are going to turn these items into some lovely crafts that we will sell at our Nov craft sale.
The Arts and Crafts Department will not be meeting until June. We hope all of you participate in the fun and socializing when we restart our efforts of creating items for our November sale.

Keep your eyes open for our department sign-up sheets.

Julia George

Thank You VSA Volunteers


Thank you to all the Volunteers who assisted with the Very Special Arts (VSA) Program April 14,15,& 16 at the Brevard Zoo.

Over 1100 "special needs" students from the Brevard County Schools attended this program over the three day period.

Your help was appreciated! Marilyn Grigsby

Annual Installation Luncheon

The May General Meeting is our
Annual Installation Luncheon
Catered by Damion Josephson.
The theme will be "SPRING"
Cost $15.00
To reserve your meal
Please contact Barb Holden ASAP at
454-6010 or 960-1906 (cell)

President's May Letter from Pam Kendrick

The past two years have gone by very quickly. I truly appreciate all the help and advice that I have received. As I have not yet been a club member four years, my need for advice has been great.
There were several volunteers working for VSA at the Zoo last week. It is a time which always makes me feel humble and blessed. Also, it is impressive to see the dedicated teachers working with such skill and patience.
Julia and I have just returned from convention and did they ever keep us busy! The Artful Bra display was a huge hit and will be continued next year. The creativity and humor shown in making over 400 bras was really something. Over half of our entries will be going on the tour.
This was the convention at which checks were given to the charities that we support statewide. It is always a time to be very proud of what we do. For a two year total, we gave $308,298 to the Heifer Project. Our total for all donations for two years was $431,598. Our total for the past 6 years combined was almost $1,000,000! Awesome!
I would again like to encourage more participation from CBWC at the state convention. It has been my pleasure and privilege to meet some very dynamic ladies there in the past few years. I have agreed to take a small job at the district level for next year. Instead of writing our annual reports I will be reading what others in our district have done.
Thanks to all the hard work done by Jean Carey. We won First Place in the state for our outstanding programs this year. Jean really knows what makes a great program!
It seems strange to be writing my final opening letter. I’m looking forward to a great installation party. Chef Damion will again be providing us with a lovely lunch. The past DD6 director and state Helping Hands Chair, Blanche Voetberg-Newman will do our installation. I hope you will all attend. “A memory lasts forever, never does it die. True friends stay together and never say Good-bye”. Pam Kendrick

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

42nd Pelican Home Tour Cocoa Beach

Sponsored by the Cocoa Beach

Woman’s Club Foundation

When: Saturday, March 20, 2010

Time: 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM

Ticket Cost: $10.00 Per Person In Advance

$12.00 Per Person On the Day of the Tour

All Proceeds will be applied to Student Scholarships

Door Prizes!

Ticket Purchase Locations:

ANN LIA GIFT SHOP - 321-783-2323

38 South Atlantic Avenue Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Near “The SURF” Restaurant

SHOBHA’S BOUTIQUE & SWIM WEAR - 321-784-4441

2031 N Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Banana River Square / Publix Shopping Center

THE BATH COTTAGE 321-690-2284

425 Brevard Ave Cocoa, FL 32922 (Cocoa Village)

Below are 2 of the 4 Tour Homes which will be Selling Tickets on the day of the Home Tour:

43 River Falls Drive Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Or:

609 Shorewood Drive Building D

Condo # D 401

Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

For Further Information Call:

Barb Holden 960-1906 or Claudia Davis 960-2577

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Local Artist Jane Hodges, Ph.D., is Guest Speaker

Local Artist Jane Hodges, Ph.D., is Guest Speaker at the March 4th Cocoa Beach Woman's Club Meeting

Cocoa Beach Country Club

~ The public is invited to attend ~

Cocoa Beach Country ClubLocal artist, Jane Hodges, will be the guest speaker and will display her international photographs at the COCOA BEACH WOMAN’S CLUB during the Thursday March 4, 2010 meeting at the Cocoa Beach Country Club. The public is invited to attend. The “meet and greet” is at 9:30am with the business meeting at 10:00am. Dr. Hodges will begin speaking around 11:30am.

For more information, please contact Julia George at 868-7393 or E-mail: cbwcjuliageorge@yahoo.com

http://www.cocoabeachwomansclub.org/

Saturday, February 6, 2010

CBWC Feb General Meeting

Our spread of goodies before the meeting!

Click on any Photo to see larger version


Guest Speaker Susie Fricker with Vicky Murfin with Healthy Planet of Brevard (HPOB).
Susie spoke about Healthy Eating and demonstrated preparation of healthy and delicious dishes. Susie and Vicky both brought several delicious and healthy treats that were enjoyed by all.
See photos of her dishes further below..