Upcoming Events Mon., Jan. 10 - Tomorrow - General Meeting at House of Omelets, 6:30 pm Mon. Jan 17 - Island Luau (Wine) Event 2022 Planning Meeting at 5:30 at Little Lily's Deli, Pine Island. There will be no food or beverage service, so BYO. Fri., Jan 21 - 1st Membership Mixer brought to you by the Vice Madam and (her soon to be 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! Sun. Jan 30 - Last Herald to non dues paying Hookers and last day for access to website membership pages as well. Pay your 2022 dues now to stay connected using the application below. Mon. Jan 31 - Deadline for Island Luau donations. Feb 4-6 - Fort Myers Artfest, sign up for the beverage team below 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 avaliable to purchase. Meeting starts at 6:30 pm 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 Sun. Feb 27 - 2022 Island Luau (Wine) Event to benefit Beacon of Hope Senior Programs Sat., March 19th CHANGE IN DATE FOR THE BAG N TAG - it will now be on the 19th of March rather than the 12th Members are encouraged to visit the website for up to date news, meeting minutes, financials, merchandise and committee event forms. |
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THE JANUARY GENERAL MEETING Monday, January 10th at House of Omelets 900 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral Doors open at 5pm and meeting starts at 6:30 pm. Dinner will be available for purchase. If you are coming to the meeting, please bring Island Luau and Food Pantry donations. January General Meeting Virtual Information Link
Mon, Jan 10, 2022 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/650245413
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 650-245-413
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Madams Letter Hello 2022! I hope to see you at our January Membership Meeting on Monday, January 10th either in person or by WebEx. The meeting will be at the House of Omelets on Pine Island Road in Cape Coral. Doors open at 5:00pm and food and drink will be available. The Meeting will begin at 6:30pm. During the month of January, there will be several opportunities to participate in Committee Meetings, sort for the upcoming Bag ‘n Tag and Breakfast or to sign up to volunteer at upcoming events this Spring. Please note that the date of Bag ‘n Tag has been changed to Saturday, March 19th and details will be shared at the meeting. We have once again be selected by Winn-Dixie for their January Community Bags Program. That means that for every Community Bag purchased for $2.50, the Matlacha Hookers will receive $1.00. There are new designs and they are very durable and can be easily cleaned. Reusable Bags are now mandatory in many areas throughout the county as a simple way to reduce waste. It would be great start to 2022 to consider making that switch! Remember to bring TWO (2) items to donate to the Food Pantry each month, make a monetary donation. We’re off to a great start with one exception. We need a Secretary and no one ran for this Board position. Please consider serving this year and remember that it’s only a one year term and that you do not have to be a resident of Florida thanks to WebEx! Feel free to reach out to me if you would like to fill that position. Keep making a positive difference! Madam DJ |
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2022 Island Luau The next meeting for the Island Luau (Wine Committee) is January 17 at 5:30 at Little Lily's Deli, Pine Island There will be no food or beverage service, so BYO. Wine Committee Virtual Meeting Information Mon, Jan 17, 2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/392204925 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States: +1 (646) 749-3122 - One-touch: tel:+16467493122,,392204925# Access Code: 392-204-925 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/392204925 |
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Additional Island Luau (Wine) Committee Meetings are scheduled for Feb. 21 & March 21 Event is Sunday Feb 27, 2022 at SJCC and tickets are available! Ticket price includes wine, beer, rum punch, wine glass, lunch, CW fudge & dessert. To order call or send a text message to Joanne 603-494-0780 or Jeanne 443-373-1293 Help and Donations Are Still Needed Centerpiece Material Is Needed - please bring 1lb - 1lb 4 oz full, unopened vegetable cans to the next meeting. Sandy and crew will be using them as centerpiece decor. They will be donated to the food pantry after the Feb. event. 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? “Classy Boutique” - still looking for new or gently used quality jewelry, high end purses & hats to feature in a special “Classy Hooker Boutique”. If you have a suggested resale, please indicate with your donation pieces. Please bring these items to the MH General Meetings. If you are interested in helping sort, package and be at the event, call or send a text message to Chris Buntin at 321 231-4557 or Joanne 603-494-0780. 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. 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. |
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Membership Committee Ladies this is a call for volunteers. I am looking for a couple ladies to help me during the year. You would help with check-in for general meetings and help with the membership database. Reaching out to new members, renewals and various other things throughout the year. Also helping me with the new member mixers we will have periodically throughout the year! If interested please email Julia at 12thmadam.julia@gmail.com |
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The Food Pantry everyday needs include 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, spaghetti sauce, boxed oatmeal pouches, hamburger helper, canned peaches and pears, canned vegetables, 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. Thank you for your continued support! 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! |
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Don’t forget that 0.5% of all of your purchases will be automatically donated to the Matlacha Hookers if you, - Select Matlacha Hookers as your charity and then,
- Enter Amazon through the Amazon Smile each time you shop.
Thank you for supporting us all year long! |
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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. |
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