Happy New Year! Upcoming Events in 2021 You Don’t Want to Miss Monday, Jan. 4th Board Meeting at 6 pm, Little Lilly's Deli Saturday, Jan. 9th Bag N Tag Sort from 9am- 3pm, at 7830 Lobean Lane. Any time you can volunteer that day is greatly appreciated. Thursday, Jan. 14th NEXT GENERAL MEETING at the MOOSE at 6:30 pm. Thursday, Jan 21st Wine Event Planning Meeting - 6pm on Froggie’s Front Porch and Conference Call. Be there by 5:30 to order food. Conference call information is listed below. Minutes of the last meeting can be found by clicking here. Members are encouraged to visit the website for up to date news, minutes, financials and event committee meeting minutes. |
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Madam's Corner As this year winds down and a new year begins; all of us have one-of-a-kind memories of 2020. Mine are a renewed love of family and friends; a genuine insight into how kindness and compassion can make a difference and most of all being thankful for continued good health for those that I hold most dear. As members of the Matlacha Hookers, you should all be very proud of what we were able to accomplish this year. Our Outreach Committee did an outstanding job this year in helping those families and individuals in need. Our Scholarship Committee; along with the fundraising through our dedication to ArtFest Fort Myers, the Bag ‘n Tag ‘n Breakfast and Note Card sales, once again made the dreams of eleven (11) individuals seeking higher education come true. And then, our little corner of the world shut down for a very extended period of time. Yet, the Board was able to meet via conference call every month. We finally set up WebEx Meetings and were able to resume our General Membership Meeting and will continue to do that in the years going forward. |
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We voted and gave out donations. Even though we typically Christmas Carol about six (6) times a year; we were still able to Carol twice this year and raised over $1,240 for F.I.S.H. for the Christmas Basket Brigade budget for next year. The final numbers for all of our 2020 donations will be revealed at the January meeting. As the new year begins; we’re making plans. Yes; we may have to adjust and adapt. But, all in all we’re much better prepared to do so. It is with great joy that I personally wish you all a Very Happy New Year!! |
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I am truly looking forward to 20-Wonderful and expect us to once again being voted the Best of Pine Island once again! On behalf of the 2020 Board, we all wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year! Madam DJ |
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Bag N Tag Sorting Event Saturday, Jan. 9th 9 am - 2 pm Lobean Lane We will hold a Sorting Event for the March 20th Bag N Tag. Everyone is welcome. Any time you can provide that day is greatly appreciated. |
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Clam Jam of SW FL Seafood & Music Festival February 20 and 21 VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED Saturday 9:30am - 8pm Sunday 9:30am - 5pm Email Jill for more information @ matlachahookersdirectorii@gmail.com |
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You're Invited to Attend the Next Committee Meeting Volunteers are needed for this event which is coming up fast Next Meeting: Thursday, January 21th – 6pm on Froggie’s Front Porch and Conference Call. If you want to order food, please arrive by 5:30 pm. Wine Committee January 21 2021
Thu, Jan 21, 2021 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EST) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/907400253 |
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You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States: +1 (669) 224-3412 - One-touch: tel:+16692243412,,907400253# Access Code: 907-400-253 |
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New Merchandise Is Receiving Great Reviews and will be available at the January 14th meeting Items may ordered using the form in the catalog or can be picked up at Trader’s Hitching Post in Matlacha or at the upcoming general meeting. |
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Outreach Committee Update from Genie Andrews, 239-283-0349 The family in Palms of Pine Island who suffered the house fire continues to need help. So far, we have helped the husband to begin replacing his carpentry tools through Hooker and private donation Home Depot cards and the generosity of a Hooker who offered her late husband's tools. We have also donated diapers, wet wipes and bottled water. Helping this family of six is an ongoing community effort. A number of agencies have contributed food and clothing and made possible a Christmas celebration. In addition the PICC was able to provide a used kitchen stove. They are in continued need of paper towels, toilet paper, size 5 diapers, wet wipes and bottled water. Please drop off donations at Traders' Hitching Post in Matlacha or bring to the January 14th general meeting. Monetary donations can be made on our website. Please add 'For Family In Need' in the notes section when entering your payment information. |
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Pine Island Food Pantry The needs remain high as we enter the new year. The Food Pantry thanks everyone for their holiday contributions which provided almost 100 families on the island with Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. We are now collecting donations for our client's everyday grocery needs Most needed items include peanut butter and jelly, canned fruits and vegetables, spaghetti and pasta sauce, tuna, soup, dog and cat food, and personal care products, such as shampoo, toothpaste, razors and laundry detergent. Please bring your donations to an upcoming meeting. 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. Thank you! |
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All Orders Throughout the Year Benefit Matlacha Hookers Programs |
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Don’t forget that .05% 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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"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it is better to be ridiculous than boring." - Unknown |
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When are the next Heralds going to be published and how do I submit content? For January 10th edition - deadline for content submissions is Friday, Jan. 8th. For January 20th edition - deadline for content submissions is Monday, Jan. 18th. For January 30th edition - deadline for content submissions is Wednesday, Jan. 27th. 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. |
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