Hooker Herald ~ General Meeting

Hooker Herald 

Welcome to the NEW Hooker Herald! This will be an email newsletter that will be sent out to current paid membership volunteers 3 times a month!
Members will still be encouraged to visit the website for up to date news, minutes, financials and event committee meeting minutes. 

PLEASE NOTE THE OCTOBER GENERAL MEETING HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15TH AT THE MOOSE LODGE
CHICKEN PARM IS ON THE MENU !
 
Matlacha Hookers General Meeting Conference Call
Thu, Oct 15, 2020 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (EDT)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
September general meeting minutes, August financials, and October's agenda can be found on our website.
 
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/193018661
 
You can also dial in using your phone.
(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)
 
 
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
- One-touch: tel:+15713173122,,193018661#
 
Access Code: 193-018-661
New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/193018661
 

 October is quite possibly one of the most beautiful months of the year.  It must the change of seasons that seems so refreshing and promising.  The humidity drops, the temperatures are more bearable and sky seems to be a truer blue.  Time to play outside again!  I’m planting a vegetable garden during the next month and will reap the rewards in the coming months.
Whether in person or by WebEx, I ask that you plan on attending this month’s General Membership Meeting Thursday.  To be in compliance with our current Bylaws we need one more meeting with a Quorum of 32 to adjust the Quorum.  Besides; we have a great Agenda with events and fundraisers to talk about for a change!
Our first sorting at 7830 Lobean Lane in Bokeelia will be on Saturday, October 17th from 10:00am until 3:00pm.  The downstairs is FULL.  We’ve got a great start for the 2021 Bag ‘n Tag!
Remember that DUES are due this month and must be paid either in person, by mail or online through our website to enable you to VOTE at our November General Membership Meeting to elect the 2021 Board of Directors.  There are several positions available if let us know if you’re interested in running.  Nominations will be accepted at this meeting.
Looking forward to ‘seeing’ you all soon!
Madam DJ 

Membership Application

Ballot

Fall Elections ~ For any Hooker that can not attend the October Meeting please fill out the ballot and email to MHBallotvote@yahoo.comDon’t forget that you MUST have your 2021 dues paid by the October General Membership meeting to participate in our November Election. 
 Remember that you can pay online through our website.  

Miss Matty becomes a Trashy Hooker for Adopt-a-Road.  Look at the size of that spider!
Spider courtesy of Chris Buntin - thank -you!
(Real Hookers do not encounter such spiders while picking up trash- no harm came to the spider portrayed in the photo!).

Holiday Food Drive

Pine Island Food Pantry is now collecting donations of seasonal meal fixings to provide our clients with Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.   Most needed items include:
 
·       Canned green beans
·       Canned corn
·       Chicken Broth
·       Cream soup
·       Cranberry sauce
·       Gravy – can, pouch or bottle
·       Stuffing
·       Mashed Potatoes – pouch or box
·       Canned Yams
·       Olives/Pickles
·       Box muffin or bread mix
·       Box dessert mix
 
Personal Care products, such as toilet paper, bar soap, shampoo, toothpaste, razors and laundry detergent, are also welcome as these items are always in high demand.       
Please bring your donations to an upcoming meeting.  No need to mark or bag your donations in a particular way as the pantry volunteers will assemble the holiday bags for distribution. Or if not attending a Hooker meeting in person, donations can be dropped off at the following locations:   Winn-Dixie, V.F.W., American Legion, Moose, Elks, Stonegate Bank, Matlacha Post Office or the Pine Island Food Pantry at OLMM church.  Visit pineislandfoodpantry.org to learn more.
 
The pantry is accepting new clients, so if you know of anyone on the island who needs food now or for the holidays, please encourage them to stop by during their open hours, Monday and Thursday, 8:30- 10:30 am at OLMM, 12175 Stringfellow Road in Bokeelia.   Pre registration for holiday meals will be in October.
 
Thank you for ensuring everyone on the island has joyous celebrations this year!

ATTENTION AMAZON SHOPPERS!!!
Prime Day is coming October 13th -14th
Make your purchases count and donate to the Matlacha Hookers
.05% of your purchases will be automatically donated to us if you go to 
Amazon Smile and select the Matlacha Hookers as your charity !!!
REMEMBER THAT IN ORDER FOR DONATIONS TO COUNT YOU MUST SIGN ON AND SHOP 
AT 
smile.amazon.com/ch/65-1121335
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE MATLACHA HOOKERS !!!

Calendar

Ongoing Education: 
“Master the Possibilities”, is a life-long learning group located in Ocala, Florida.  
Since the Virus struck they are offering virtual courses which can be taken at home.  
They’re inexpensive, open to anyone who wishes to sign up  and are of good quality. 
Courses are varied, i.e. computer, art, history, crafts, travelling etc.  The link is below. 
Master the Possibilities, Inc. 
www.masterthepossibilities.org 
Dennis Havlin will be teaching several classes. 