Upcoming Events 

Mon., Jun 13 - General Meeting at Fine Swine with more details to follow.  Doors open at 5 pm and meeting starts at 6:30 pm.  

Mon., Jun 20 - 11th Annual Island Luau Start-Up Meeting at SJCCC starting at 6:30 pm.

Mon., Jun 27 - PIE School Supply Drive and FISH Clothing for Kids Adoption begins.  

Mon., Jul 4 - Pine Island Parade.  The Matlacha Hookers will have a float.  More details to follow.

Sat., Jul 16 - Mini MangoMania - Save the Date!  Will be held at OLMM Catholic Church

Members are encouraged to visit the website for up to date news, meeting minutes, financials, merchandise and committee event forms.   The new Merchandise Catalog is now available.

Madam's Letter

Ladies,

Although June 21st is the Official First Day of Summer, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer in my world!  Children are out of school or will be in the next week; BBQs, pool parties and gatherings are planned all weekend long, boating is a must, the days are longer, and the evenings bring breezes to cool off the heat of the day.  And it's time to plan for a summer vacation or two.  Something we haven't been able to do with ease for years!

But there's more to Memorial Day.  On Monday, May 30th we honor and remember all of the brave men and women that have served and gave their lives to protect our country and our freedom.  I encourage you all to attend either a local parade or service.  And don't forget to thank all of the Veterans that you know.  

If you're on Pine Island, The VFW and American Legion join forces and host a service at the VFW beginning at 10am.  Principal Dr Tom Millins will be the keynote speaker and the choir from Pine Island Elementary will be performing.  If you're off the island, Coral Ridge Cemetery Director Chuck Warren will be joined by local dignitaries, bagpipers and representatives from service organizations in the Cape.

Enjoy yourselves and stay safe!  Hope to see you at our June meeting.

Madam DJ

Card Shower

Fellow Hooker Jeanne Glenn's husband has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer.  He already has dementia, and she really can't leave him unattended.

Please consider sending a send note of encouragement and Thinking about you to Jeanne.  She has been Carl's caretaker.  Carl has been released from the Gulf Coast Rehab facility to his home and is receiving hospice care.  She's an awesome Hooker and volunteer and has been crucial in the food prep for the Wine and Luau events, also ArtFest and Derby.

Her address is:

3931 Galt Island Ave., St James City, FL  33956

THE JUNE GENERAL MEETING

Monday, June 13

Fine Swine

10251 Stringfellow Rd, St James City,

Doors open at 5 pm. Food will be available to purchase.  The meeting starts at 6:30 pm.  Please bring Personal Care donations for the Food Pantry.  

Island Luau Planning meeting

Monday, June 20th- 6:30 @ SJCCC

Next Island Luau meeting is scheduled for Sunday, Feb 26, 2023 @ the SJCCC.  

Please come and offer your skills. What are your talents or interests? Are they in Food Prep? Decorating? Collecting items? Making phone calls? Helping with set-up? Helping with Tear down? There are many areas that could use you. We need you to volunteer. Let's make this event even better.

Pine Island Food Pantry

It's Personal Care Month

Given that they are stocked with nonperishable food items, the Food Pantry is currently in need of personal care products, such as feminine hygiene (tampons and pads), toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant, and razors. 

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, Elks, Centennial 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!

Hey Gals!   Wanted to share some good news for a change, further demonstrating how the Hookers Make a Positive Difference on the Island…

Joyce Boyer texted to ask a few questions about where to take food pantry and "other" donations. It turns out that Joyce has been leaving our Hooker Calling Cards at Lazy Flamingo when she and hubby Tom are out for dinner.  Her waitress, Mikayela, received our Hooker calling card and wanted to donate items for the Hookers.  She generously offered up diapers, a Play Station and a Pack and Play. The diapers will be dropped off at the Food Pantry and the other items will be used for the next Bag n Tag. 

Mikayela was excited that the Food pantry donations stay on the island.  Who knew our Hooker Calling cards would result in spurring donations?  Donations from folks working at the restaurants that we hit up for donations so that they knew we patronized their establishments. We don't just solicit them for donations for our fundraising events. 

So leave those Hooker calling cards when you're out and about.  And always remember we're here to continue making a positive difference in our Pine Island community.  Thanks for sharing your story Joyce!

**IMPORTANT WEBSITE ACCESS INFORMATION**

The website Members ONLY pages have been updated and are accessible on the HOME page in two sections. The 2022 Password is 20HMP22 and only needs to be entered one time on the Members only page. Members need to email the Secretary at 

matlachahookers@matlachahookers.org to have their membership verified before receiving the new password.  Questions?  Contact Vice Madam Julia

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!

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