Upcoming Events PLEASE NOTE: OUR NEXT GENERAL MEETING IS ON TUESDAY! Wed, Aug 30- September Board Meeting starting at 6 pm Salty Girls Island Cafe 10700 Stringfellow Rd #20 in Bokeelia, close to the center. Tues, Sept 12- September General Membership Meeting starting at 6:30 pm. Fine Swine 10251 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City. Mon, Sept 25- Island Luau Committee Meeting starting at 6 pm. See details below. Members are encouraged to visit the website for up to date news, meeting minutes, financials, merchandise and committee event forms. |
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Hello Ladies! I’ve spent much of 2023 traveling the world on business trips, and when I fly back and I’m driving, I’ll take deep breaths and finally relax when I drive across the Caloosahatchee River bridge or the bridge into Matlacha, just knowing I’m home. When you are away for awhile, you get a different perspective on the clean-up and rebuilding that is ongoing. We are coming up on eleven months since Ian, and while there is still a lot to do, I’m impressed by all that has happened. I’m so proud to be part of the Matlacha Hookers who have done so much for our community and will continue to do so. Very Sincerely, Deb Syring, Treasurer |
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One of our sister Hookers, Janelle Cooley, recently lost her long-time partner and best friend. We are sad to share that Dennis (DL) Havlin passed away on Sunday, July 30th after a brief illness. DL was a well-known and accomplished writer, speaker, and historian. He published numerous novels featuring mystery, suspense, and fiction. Most of you know Janelle as not only a dedicated member, but we cannot recall an event where she had not signed up to volunteer her time. She even served on the Hookers Board of Directors for a couple of years. Please take some time to let her know that we care and drop her a note. Ms. Janelle Cooley 7881 Barrancas Avenue Bokeelia, FL 33922 |
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Please keep Genie Andrews, our sister Hooker, former Chaplain and Hooker Board member, and her husband, Leigh, in your prayers. Leigh is having very serious health issues and is currently in the hospital. |
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General Membership Meeting |
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PLEASE NOTE: THE MEETING IS ON TUESDAY! Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Fine Swine 10251 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City Doors open at 5 pm to start ordering food and beverages. The meeting begins promptly at 6:30 pm. Please don't forget to bring food pantry donations! |
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Special Discounts for Matlacha Hookers at Pine Island Auto Care! |
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Pine Island Auto Care, at 8336 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City, is offering all Matlacha Hookers some awesome discounts! During the summer months, they are offering 25% off oil changes and 15% off major repairs. Pine Island Auto Care is open Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm, and they can be reached at 239-282-5599. |
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**Island Luau Planning Will Start Soon** |
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Island Luau Planning Meetings Sept 2023 – April 2024 Island Luau Event is on Sunday, Feb 25, 2024, at Saint James City Civic Center Our first meeting is on Sept 25th at 6 pm. It will be remote, call-in only format. This meeting is primarily for the Co-Chairs and Secretary. We will be reviewing the decisions we made in April. If anyone else would like to call in, please contact: Joanne joannecorreia179@gmail.com or 603-494-0780 before Sept 25th. If you are a new member and would like to receive Island Luau updates, please get in touch with: Mary Mtgordon617@gmail.com or 608-498-9161.
We will start regular meetings with all Committee members and Leaders on October 23rd at 6 pm. We will be meeting on the fourth Monday of the month to avoid conflicting with the General Meeting schedule. 2024 Luau Meeting Schedule; the meetings start at 6 pm (Locations TBD) Sept 25, 2023 – primarily for the Marketing Team, remote call-in format Oct 23, 2023 – Full Team Members Nov 27, 2023 Dec 18, 2023 (Christmas) Jan 22, 2024 Feb 19, 2024 (One week before the event) Feb 24, 2024, Sat, Setup Feb 25. 2024, Sun, Luau Event! Mar 25, 2024 – Financials Meeting (check presented April at General Meeting) Apr 22, 2024 – 2025 Luau Event Planning
Here is how YOU can plan to help us: put these dates in to your schedule, think about running an area, and come to the meeting on October 23rd. All are welcome! Joanne Correia and Sandy Kerr, Island Luau Co-Chairs |
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Shout-Out to Our Fabulous Merchandise Team! |
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A well-deserved and sincere Shout Out to our amazing Hooker Merchandise Team, led by Linda Bohacek, and staffed by Jill Filgut and Jean Fromm - with a sprinkle of marketing expertise and enthusiasm from snowbird Diana Willit. This group has taken the Matlacha Hooker merchandise to a whole new level from years past. Not only do we have new shirts and designs, but also lots of new and fun merchandise: mugs, wine stoppers, car coasters, art work, tumblers, magnets.... and it's all visible and available online. In addition, this group attends many Matlacha Hooker and non-Hooker venues to market and sell our merchandise, resulting in generous revenues that are added to our general financial account. Matlacha Hooker members: please don't forget to take time at the next meeting to check out the new merchandise and say thanks to Linda, Jean, and Jill for all their creativity in selecting new merchandise and hard work setting up displays and selling it. Huge thanks to our Hooker Merchandise Team from all of us! |
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Our Merchandise Rock Stars (L to R): Jill Filgut, Jean Fromm, and Linda Bohacek Cape Coral Art Festival January 2023 |
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!!Renewals and Elections!! |
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The renewal process starts this month! If you are interested in participating in the elections your membership must be renewed by October 31st. The name tags also have gone up 50 cents and now are $7.50 to order. Nominations will be accepted in September and October. (Nomination slips will be handed out at the general membership meetings and we will also post them here in the Herald.) A special edition of the Herald will go out in October for "Meet the Candidates." Nominations will be closed on Oct 16th, and nominated Hookers will be contacted to see if they accept the nomination. Elections will be at the November general membership meeting. All paid members will get a chance to vote for the new board at this meeting. We will induct the new board at the December meeting and they will take office at the January board meeting. Vice Madam Julia is looking for three volunteers to help her with the nomination and election processes. Please contact Julia if you're interested in joining the committee: 239-298-1113 or 12thmadam.julia@gmail.com |
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New Drop Off Location for Baskets |
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Please drop off all of your unwanted or extra baskets to Trader's Hitching Post 4547 Pine Island Rd in Matlacha. Cindee Tolliver has graciously volunteered to house them for us, to be used in our future silent auctions. Select Matlacha Hookers merchandise will also be available there soon! |
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Pine Island Food Pantry News |
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The Pine Island Food Pantry is in need of the following items: Hamburger Helper, diced tomatoes, instant mashed potatoes, elbow macaroni, penne or ziti pasta, egg noodles, dried beans, saltines, crackers, dog food. Please bring donations to the next General Meeting or drop off at one of the following locations: Winn-Dixie, V.F.W., American Legion, Moose, Centennial Bank, the Matlacha Post Office or at the pantry when it is open on Monday and Thursdays, 9 am - 11 am. Visit pineislandfoodpantry.org to learn more. Thank you! |
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New password for website was updated February 27th. Members Only Area Password: @HMP23 |
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Herald and website content submissions, along with questions or concerns, should be sent to Christy Rau at MHwebmistress@gmail.com. Please do not email Christy by replying to, or forwarding a Herald publication. Since we use the free version of WIX for both our website and emails, the Herald emails actually go out under a different email address, which she does not have access to. |
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