Grand Island Women's Club

Women's Club of Grand Island

UPDATED WOMEN'S CLUB PAGE

President Judy Buzby - 773-2273
Secretary Coianne Wilting - 773-1968

Women's Club Fashion Show Wednesday, April 13, 2005

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Women's Club members (left) Lura Wilson, Judy Buzby and Sheila Richards will be modeling fashions by Dress Barn.
Members of the Grand Island Women's Club are taking care of last minute details for their Fashion Fling fashion show featuring a luncheon and basket raffle. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at the Holiday Inn on Grand Island. Reservations are a must and may be made by calling Liz Wilbert at 773-2445. Scroll down for previous pictures.

Women's Club Finalizes Fashion Show Plans - 2005

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Pictured left are Sandy Gworek (publicity), Rosann Casio (table decorations and favors) and President Loretta Shirtz (basket raffle chairman).
Members from the Women's Club of Grand Island are finalizing plans for their Fashion Fling fashion show on Wednesday, April 13, 2005. They have collected many donations from local businesses to make exquisite baskets to raffle. The proceeds will be donated to the Jericho Road Medical Clinic for uninsured patients in Buffalo. Raffle tickets may be purchased independently of fashion show tickets. The fashion show will be at the Holiday Inn Grand Island at 11 a.m. Admittance is by advance ticket sales only. Call 773-2445 for information.

Women's Club Announces Fashion Show - 2005

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Pictured from left are Women's Club members Lura Wilson, Judy Buzby and Sheila Richards who will be modeling fashions by Dress Barn.
The Grand Island Women's Club is sponsoring a Fashion Fling fashion show at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at the Holiday Inn on Grand Island. The show will include fashions by the Dress Barn, a luncheon and a basket auction. Tickets are $20 and proceeds from raffles at the luncheon will be donated to the Jericho Road Medical Clinic in Buffalo for uninsured patients. Admission is by reservation only -Liz Wilbert, 773-2445.

Women's Club Of Grand Island Plans Fashion Show & Luncheon - 2005

President Loretta Shirtz
The Women's Club Of Grand Island, a group of 80 women, meets for lunch and a speaker the second Wednesday of every month. The Women's Club's big fund raiser for 2005 is a fashion show to be held on April 13, 2005 at the Holiday Inn. The show will include fashions by the Dress Barn, a luncheon and a basket auction. All proceeds from the show and auction will go to charity. For further information on the club or the fashion show, call Women's club President Loretta Shirtz at 773-9033.

Charities To Benefit From Recent Women's Club Fashion Show - 2003

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Grand Island Women's Club models from left are Judy Buzby, Lura Williams, Sara Kratz, Lyn Laman, Dawn Bonora and Sheila Richards.
The Grand Island Women's Club staged its 'every other year' Fashion Show at the Holiday Inn on Wednesday, April 9, 2003. Complete with a buffet luncheon, the festivities included a silent auction of a raft of baskets and a stylish show of clothing from The Dress Barn. The room was full of shoppers and diners and all had a good time. Under the leadership of Liz Wilbert, the fashion show and festivities were handled by the Board members, especially, Loretta Shirtz who handled the basket raffle. Charities chosen to receive the proceeds of the fund raiser are Mercy Flight, Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Gerard Place. Sponsors for the event included more than 50 local merchants and individuals. The Club wishes to extend its appreciation to all who supported the event.

Women's Club Fashion Show Committee - 2003

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The Grand Island Women's Club Board includes: (seated) Treasurer Jean Caprio, 1st Vice President Loretta Shirtz, and Secretary Joan Murray; (standing) 2nd Vice President Dawn Cyman, and Co-Presidents Cheryl Marcel and Sheila Richards.
The Grand Island Women's Club is busily planning its upcoming Fashion Show, Luncheon, and basket raffle scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at the Holiday Inn Grand Island Resort and Conference Center. Fashions will be provided by Fashion Barn and all admissions will be pre-paid. Tickets are available from members of the Board, who are assisting the show chairman, Liz Wilbert, who was out of town at photo time.

Women's Club To Present Fashion Show - April 2003

Show Chairman Liz Wilbert and Co-chair Lyn Laman with some of the items to be raffled.
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Members of the Women's Club of Grand Island have set a Wednesday, April 9, 2003 date for their 5th annual Fashion Show being held in the Holiday Inn. The Women's Club show, featuring fashions of the Dress Barn, will begin at 11:00 a.m. Tickets at $20 are available from Board Members of the group and include a buffet luncheon. Club members will serve as models to show clothing for all sizes and ages. There will be a Chinese auction of specially displayed baskets of donated items.
It is expected that all tickets will be sold before the date, therefore tickets will not be available at door. For more information contact Chairman Liz Wilbert (773-2445).

Women's Club News - January 2003

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Island resident John Bonora spoke to the Grand Island Women's Club when the group met for lunch on January 8, 2003 at Harry's Harbour Place. He described how his antiques background was influenced by his uncle who was a very active dealer. John, now better known as financial wizard, brought a very old Sears Roebuck catalogue to show the clubmembers how it could be used as a barometer of pricing antiques, or to find out if an antique might be in your own home (furniture, that is). John is shown going over a flyer for an upcoming area antique show and sale with members Wendy Gaydica, Vicki Ochtuyn, Dawn Cyman and Dawn Bonora.

Women's Club Elects Officers 2002-2003

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At a 'bring-a-dish' luncheon at Kudla's cottage on East River Road, members of the Grand Island Women's Club concluded its year's travels and activities with election of officers for the coming year. The group meets monthly with a traveling luncheon and program. The Club is open to all women and information is available from continuing President, Cheryl Marcel, 773-3292.

Women's Club Officers 2001-2002

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Grand Island Women's Club officers for 2001-2002 are (left) Second Vice President and Membership Chair Vicki Ochtyun, First Vice President Sheila Richards, Barbara McMichael (newsletter), President Cheryl Marcel, Secretary Dawn Bonora, Historian Lori Sobieski. Not shown is Treasurer Carol Rogers.

The Women's Club is a group of local women who meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at a restaurant for a speaker or presentation, or attend local tours and enjoy a luncheon afterwards. The group began with only Grand Island women but has grown to nearly 40 women and the geographical area includes many from "off the island."
The time is always from 11:30 a.m. with return to the Island by 2:30 p.m. Many women have children who will be home from school then, and the role of taxi driver begins. Ages range from 20's to 70's. The monthly lunch, event, or tour is described in the PennySaver and Dispatch every month. If any one is intereted in joining us for a lunch, please call Sheila Richards, 775-0305 at least four days prior to the event. Prepayment is expected. The luncheons range in price from $11-$14 all inclusive.
We have a very small raffle every month, and a fashion show this year, to raise money for charity. All members receive a newsletter which explains the next event as well as news.

GI Women's Club Loses a Member

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At the annual picnic of the Grand Island Women's Club, one of the long-time members was recognized for her club activities over the years and given a farewell send-off. Barbara Rondueu will be relocating out of state and her presence will be greatly missed locally. Barbara McMichael (left), representing the club, presented Mrs. Rondeau with a framed photo of the Grand Island Bridges as a reminder of the area from which she came.

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