Spring Bingo Sets Records
The Marlton Woman's Club Spring Bingo was Sunday, April 21, 2024 and was another great time -- and another sellout! Over 225 club members and guests mingled, enjoyed games of bingo, door prizes, a delicious boxed lunch, tons of gift baskets, a 50/50 raffle, fun table snacks and the ever-popular Dining Around Town raffle to area restaurants.
Many thanks to Fundraising Chair Sandy Meltz and her hard-working team!
Wish List items were collected by the bingo patrons to support our partners at Wiley Food Pantry and Cherokee High School Food Pantry.
Save the date for our Fall Bingo on Sunday, October 20, 2024!
60th Anniversary Celebration: 1964-2024
On April 15, 2024, the Marlton Woman's Club celebrated 60 years of service to the Marlton and Evesham communities. The club was organized in 1963 and federated in 1964.
Our 60th anniversary celebration was Monday, April 15 at the Gibson House and was a delightful evening. Members wore pink, silver, or white and we celebrated our club’s storied history. We welcomed our special guests, Shirley Holly, NJSFWC President, Marie DiMatties, District Vice President, and Evesham Township Mayor Jackie Veasy.
We did not have a General Meeting in April and handled one piece of business - election of officers - at the Anniversary Dinner.
The New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs (NJSFWC) State Convention will be held Sunday, May 5 to Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ.
Registration was due April 5, but room reservations may still be made at the hotel until April 25.
Several club members will be in attendance to represent the club, and we look forward to hearing reports from them, receiving individual and club awards for 2023-2024, and hearing the final results of state-wide voting for the 2024-2026 Special State Project.
Nominations and Officers Update
This is a club election year and our Nominations Committee has contacted club members about positions on the Executive Board.
At the 60th Anniversary Dinner on April 15, club members took time out for one brief business item, approval of the slate of officers for 2024-2026. We are deeply grateful to each of these board members who have agreed to remain in their position for the coming term:
Joanne Lotierzo Memorial Scholarship
The Joanne “Cookie” Lotierzo Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a community-focused Cherokee or Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) senior woman graduating in June 2024.
Students must be in good standing (minimum C average), and accepted to and planning to attend a post-secondary institution in Fall 2024. The scholarship honors students for civic, leadership, volunteer activities and community service.
Scholarship recipients will be selected April 25, 2024 by the Education Committee and announced in the spring.
The MWC weight loss challenge was a resounding success! In our largest ever final total, the 15 participants lost a total of 147 pounds. Our individual winner, Sherry Haines, has chosen the Asher House Animal Sanctuary to receive a $147 donation from the club. The Asher House is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oregon and dedicated to animal care. They will be thrilled to receive our gift. PLUS: 7 participants lost at least 10 pounds over the 90-day period, and everyone gained healthier habits, even if we didn’t lose a lot of weight. Keep up the great work!
The MWC Walking Clubs continue – There is someone (or a group) walking almost every day of the week now! We are always looking for more club members to join us as we exercise our bodies and our mouths as we enjoy socializing while we walk.