Women's Club Partners with San Benito GIVES
Funding for Community Programs
For the second year, the Women's Club of Hollister is participating in San Benito GIVES from September 1st through the 10th. San Benito GIVES is a fundraising event in San Benito County to raise financial support for nonprofits, advance their mission, as well as the needs of others in our community, and connect donors to charitable causes they care about most.
Your donation will be divided between Small Steps and WCH's Comfort & Care Bundles. Both programs provide a valuable resource to children in need. Small Steps provides clothing, shoes, and supplies to children during the holiday season. With our population growth comes an increased need for financial and volunteer support. The Comfort & Care Bundles project began several years ago by the Women's Club to answer a need for disadvantaged children and those who are taken from their homes in the middle of the night by Child Protective Services. The backpacks are filled with new clothing, toiletries, a blanket, towels, journals for the older kids, diapers for the infants and toddlers, and a small stuffed animal. WCH prepared 200 bundles in 2018 and is preparing to provide 180 bundles in 2019. Each year the bundles are given to CASA of San Benito County, CPS, Chamberlains Youth Services, Emmaus House, and Kinship.
From our heart to yours, THANK YOU for your donation.
Learn More
To learn more and make a donation, please click the link and you will be directed to our San Benito GIVES website.
Thank You 2018-2019 Board of Directors!
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
Thank you!
The Board of Directors and the Women's Club of Hollister would like to thank Jill Martin for her dedication and leadership as President for the nearly three years. Jill stepped into the position during a time of transition and helped boost membership to new highs. Under her administration membership rose to 92 women at the end of 2018, and while some members have passed away or retired from the club, we also welcomed 20 new members in the past two years. Jill's guidance and perseverance saw us through changes to the By-laws, a successful first "Beauty is a Strong Woman" Fashion Show, special recognition at CFWC State Convention last May for our Laundry to Literacy program, recognition at the GFWC Loma Prieta Convention last April for several of our Art Contest winners, Laundry to Literacy, and the Flamingo Flocking project, and an Award for Excellence from the San Benito County Office of Education for participation in the Footsteps2Brillance program to encourage reading. Jill, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you've done and continue to do.
We thank Maureen Serafini, outgoing Secretary for the enormous amount of time and effort to record and prepare the minutes for the monthly Board meetings and General meetings, for keeping the records up-to-date, and disseminating all the correspondence that comes through for the club. Maureen is stepping down from the Board after six years of service. Thank you, Maureen for all you do!
Thank you to all of the Board members for their dedication and commitment to the Women's Club of Hollister. Kathy Kessler - First Vice President (going to Third VP), Martha Blaser staying as Second Vice President, Suzie Stalder - Third Vice President (going to President), Beryl Kurgan staying as Treasurer, Renee Raitz staying as Parliamentarian.
Welcome to the 2019-2020 Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Suzanne Stalder - a member of the Women's Club since 2013 and a Board member since 2016, Suzie has proven to be a leader among her peers. For the past three years, Suzie has chaired the Laundry to Literacy program. Under her direction we have grown the number of books donated to WCH for outreach to the community. Suzie lead the way with coordination of a luncheon hosting the Board from GFWC Loma Prieta District A. We look forward to her leadership and guidance in the next year.
VICE PRESIDENTS
First Vice President - Cyndy Decker joined WCH in 2016 and is a welcome addition to the Board. Cyndy served on Comfort & Care Bundles and Flamingo Flocking committees.
Second Vice President - Martha Blaser joined WCH in 2011 and has served in different capacities on the Board since 2016. Martha served on the Comfort and Care Bundles, Fashion Show Committee, Scholarship Committee, Small Steps, Trim-a-Tree, and, Yearbook Committee. As our Second VP, Martha welcomes members and visitors to the monthly luncheons, and sends cards to members celebrating a birthday, get well, or sympathy.
Third Vice President - Kathy Kessler joined the board in 2016 as a co-vice president and has served the past two years as First VP. A member since 2013, Kathy has served or chaired on the following committees: Comfort and Care Bundles, Fashion Show, Flamingo Flocking, Historical, Laundry to Literacy, Scholarship, Trim-a-Tree, and Yearbook. Kathy also contributes to the Newsletter and manages the club's website and social media. This year, Kathy joined the Community Foundations' Women's Advisory Council and assisted in the INSPIRE Event.
SECRETARY
New to the club and Board in 2018 is Barbara Lampman. Barb did not hesitate to jump in with both feet when she joined WCH. She helped with Flamingo Flocking, Laundry to Literacy, and served as Chair for the Membership Committee. We welcome Barb's leadership and prior board experience to our team.
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Renee Raitz joined WCH in 2015 and stepped in as Parliamentarian for the Board in 2017. Renee is the current Chair for Beauty is a Strong Woman Fashion Show, and has served various committees, including Comfort & Care Bundles, Historical, and Laundry to Literacy.
TREASURER
Beryl Kurgan joined WCH in 2011 and has served on the Board as Treasurer since 2017. Beryl was on the Fashion Show Committee and was a model during the show. She oversees registration at all WCH meetings and luncheons, and serves as the club's bookkeeper.
MEMBERSHIP
Glenda Goldstone is our new Membership Chairwoman. Glenda previously held this position for 3 years while also serving as the Board's Treasurer. She has been a member since 2011. Always willing to lend a hand, Glenda has served on Comfort & Care Bundles, Fashion Show, Flamingo Flocking, Laundry to Literacy, Small Steps, and Trim-a-Tree. In addition, she volunteers at the gift store in Hazel Hawkins Hospital.
TRUSTEES
The Club has three Trustees, with a combined 21- years of experience as President. Each one brings a special talent to the Board and in serving our club. They are:
Jill Martin - 2016 - 2019
Laura Lee - 2014-2016
Jeanne Liem - 2006-2008, 2010-2014
We are a member of the Loma Prieta District - Area A California Federation of Women's Clubs and the General Federation of Women's Clubs.
-one of the largest and oldest international women's organizations founded in 1890.