Upcoming Events 

Fri., Jan 21 - 1st Membership Mixer brought to you by the Vice Madam and her membership committee, 6pm - 8pm Olde Fish House Restaurant! Come out and meet with each other have some beverages and food and let's get to know each other! 

Sat. Jan 22 - Adopt a Road.  Meet behind Olde Fish House Marina in Matlacha at 8:30.

Sat., Jan 22 -  Bag ‘n Tag Sorting at 10:00am at the Maxwell House located at 7830 Lobean Lane in Bokeelia. Call DJ for details at 239-910-3729.

Sun. Jan 30 - Last Herald to non dues paying Hookers and last day for access to website membership pages as well. Still time to pay your 2022 dues to stay connected.  Application is below.

Feb 4-6 - Fort Myers Artfest, sign up for the beverage team below

Mon. Feb 7 - Board Meeting at Little Lilly's at 6 pm.

Sat., Feb 12 - Blood Drive from 10 am to 3pm at Miceli's.

Tues, Feb 15 - Island Luau Basket Sorting at 9:00 at Beth Nelson’s home at 3343 Manatee Dr., St James City

Tues, Feb 15 - General Membership Meeting at the Elks Lodge, 5630 Pine Island Rd, Bokeelia, FL 33922.  Doors open at 5 pm. Food will be available to purchase.  Meeting starts at 6:30 pm

Sat, Feb 19 - Island Luau Painting Day at SJCCC.  From 10 am - 2 pm.Contact Sandy Kerr at 305-849-1539 if you can come.  Lunch will be provided.

Mon. Feb 21 Island Luau Basket Making at 9:00 at Beth Nelson’s home at 3343 Manatee Dr., St James City  

Mon. Feb 21 - Island Luau (Wine) Event 2022 Planning Meeting at 6pm at SJCC

Sat. Feb 26 - Inside Set-Up for Island Luau from 3-6 pm at SJCCC.

Sun. Feb 27 - Outside Set-Up for Island Luau starting at 9 am.   Followed by the event from 1 - 5 pm.

Sat., March 19 -  BAG N TAG event at the Moose

Members are encouraged to visit the website for up to date news, meeting minutes, financials, merchandise and committee event forms.  

Madams Letter

Ladies,

Good news!  Please welcome our new Secretary Carolyn Ryzanych to 2022 Board of Directors.  She volunteered to serve immediately after our January General Meeting.

More good news; we have some very fun events coming up in the next few months.  Please plan on volunteering your time so that we can continue our efforts of making a positive difference in our community and taking care of what’s in our own backyard.  Just an hour or two; or three or four or more (tee hee) can truly make a difference.

The upcoming initial sorting for the Bag ‘n Tag is Saturday and there is a LOT to sort through; it gets easier after this as we’ll be able to separate items and assign space at the Maxwell House for future donations.  Remember that you can drop off items anytime at 7830 Lobean Lane in Bokeelia, but please let me know so that I can keep items safe.  Text or call me at 239-910-3829.

We are ready for a final Derby Committee Wrap Up Meeting to discuss our donation from the Pine Island Elementary Fishing Tournament & Derby and plan on presenting checks to the Teachers to offset their out of pocket costs for the Spring Semester, and to the  school at our February General Membership Meeting.  I spoke with Principal Tom Millins and he’s putting together a list of suggestions of projects that could use our assistance; for instance their Accelerated Reading Program through the P.I.E. Library needs some new books.  As soon as I receive his response, I’ll schedule our meeting.

Mark your calendar; we’ll be Hooking up with Miceli’s for our February 12th Blood Drive from 10:00am until 3:00pm.

Don’t forget about the Winn-Dixie Community Bags.  For every bag purchased at $2.50 until January 31st, we receive $1.00.  It’s a Winn-Win!!

I truly look forward to working with all of you in the coming year.  

Hookers Rule!    Madam DJ

We'll provide gloves, safety vests, trash pickers and bags plus bug spray and water. Best of all - you'll get some fresh air and exercise while getting to know some of your sister Hookers and their friends or spouses.

Keeping Matlacha and our community clean is a huge plus and definitely enjoyed by all who live here and our many guests and visitors.  

Thanks in advance for your participation!  Lorie Tidwell and Shirley Noble, Adopt A Road Co-chairs

Card Shower

Dana Huff

1532 NW 24th Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33993

Dana is recovering from gall bladder removal and hernia repair surgery. 

There is parking and plenty to see and eat once you get there so try to plan so you have time to walk around and see the many artist exhibits either before or after your shift.

You can easily sign up.  For each volunteer we need:

1 - Name

2 - email address

3 - phone number

4 - emergency contact name

5 - tee shirt size

You can text , call or email this info to: Lorie at 202-294-4901 or lorah.tidwell@gmail.com

or Theresa at 239.560.9687 or TheresaKramer58@gmail.com   Once you are signed up you will receive an email confirmation with all the necessary info for the event e.g. parking, Covid protocols, etc. 

Don't hesitate to call either of us with any questions or concerns.  This fundraising event provides scholarships for Pine Island and Lee County students.  Thank you in advance for your participation and for helping the Hookers make a positive difference in our community.

Lorie and Theresa

ArtFest Fort Myers Beverage Team Co-chairs

THE February GENERAL MEETING

Pine Island Elks Lodge

Tuesday, February 15th

5630 Pine Island Rd, Bokeelia, FL 33922. 

Doors open at 5 pm. Food will be available to purchase.  The meeting starts at 6:30 pm.  Please bring Food Pantry donations.  PIE and FISH guests will be on hand for a check presentations at the beginning of the meeting.

Help and Donations Still Needed

Mystery Wine donations - need unopened Wine bottles (valued over $10) that you have gotten as gifts, bought as a BOGO or just decided not to drink?  

Chic Boutique featuring pre-loved accessories.  We are doing sorting and pricing beginning 1/19/22; if you have higher end jewelry, purses or hats, you may donate up until February General Meeting. We have many lovely pieces to sell.  Please call or text Chris Buntin at 321 231-4557 to donate or volunteer to help at our table on event day. 

Basket Contents for Silent Auction - themed items, restaurant gift cards, etc.  The last day for donations is Jan. 31st. We will do our first sort/organizing on Tuesday, Feb 15th @ 9:00 at Beth Nelson’s home at 3343 Manatee Dr., St James City, phone 239-677-7024, then basket making on Monday @ 9:00 on Feb. 21st. Call Linda if interested in helping @ 715-579-5009.  Empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls are needed to stuff baskets.  Also bring tape, scissors, pens, tissue paper. Need more baskets. Come join us.

Island Luau Painting Day - Sat, Feb 19th. from 10-2:00. Contact Sandy Kerr if you can come at 305-849-1539. Lunch will be provided.

Soliciting - Need volunteers.  Instructions including a script are available from Linda Bohacek. Locations are divided up by areas and Linda reviewed these for anyone who is interested.  Linda will also accompany anyone who would like her assistance. The last day for donations is Jan. 31st. Linda will get the PO box key to get mail.

Sponsorships are Still Available 

$500 cash sponsors get 4 comp tickets and recognition on Orchid banner

$250 cash sponsors get 2 tickets and on Hibiscus banner

$100 cash sponsor gets recognition on Plumeria banner but no tickets.

The next meeting for the Island Luau (Wine Committee) is

Mon., February 21

Saint James City Civic Center doors open at 5:00 pm 

Wine Committee Virtual Meeting Information

Mon, Feb 21, 2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)

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Pine Island Food Pantry

Thank you for your continued support!  The Food Pantry everyday needs include canned spaghetti sauce, small bags or boxes of white rice, adult box cereal, kids snack size packs of candy, cookies, bars and pop tarts, peanut butter, jelly, canned chicken and tuna, canned soup, tomato sauce, boxed oatmeal pouches, hamburger helper, canned peaches and pears and personal care products, such as shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant, razors, laundry detergent, dish soap, feminine hygiene products and size 6 diapers or pull ups. Dog and cat food are also welcome. 

Nonperishable donations can also be dropped off at the following locations: Winn-Dixie, V.F.W., American Legion, Moose, Elks, Stonegate Bank, the Matlacha Post Office or at the pantry when it is open on Monday and Thursdays, 8:30 am - 10:30 am. Visit pineislandfoodpantry.org to learn more. Thank you!

Don’t forget that 0.5% of all of your purchases will be automatically donated to the Matlacha Hookers if  you,

1. Select Matlacha Hookers as your charity and then,
2. Enter Amazon through the Amazon Smile each time you shop.

Thank you for supporting us all year long!

Send all Herald and website content submissions to the Secretary at MatlachaHookers@MatlachaHookers.org for pre approval.

Questions or concerns:  contact Karen Durand at MHwebmistress@gmail.com.  

Please do not email to Karen by 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.