ACT2 Elected Officers Rick Riordan, President Catherine Mitchell, Vice President JoAnn Hansz, Secretary Sheila Henderson, Treasurer Betty Mangum, Past President President’s Letter The ACT2 Board has had several discussions recently about the future of our organization, and more specifically the interest in membership stepping up and taking leadership roles. These have been difficult, but necessary discussions. As we move into the coming holiday season and Annual Membership meeting in February, I want to highlight where ACT2 stands when it comes to the Executive leadership changes. The Executive leadership of ACT2 consists of the President (usually 2 years as VP and then 2 years as President), the VP (usually 2 years in this role before assuming the President for 2 years), Treasurer (intended to be 2 years) and Secretary (intended to be 2 years). As of this moment the President (yours truly), Treasurer (Sheila Henderson) and Secretary (JoAnne Hansz) have all fulfilled the obligations of the office. ACT2 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2019 www.act2.club
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ACT2 Elected Officers
Rick Riordan, President Catherine Mitchell, Vice President
The ACT2 Board has had several discussions recently about the future of our organization, and more specifically the interest in membership stepping up and taking leadership roles. These have been difficult, but necessary discussions. As we move into the coming holiday season and Annual Membership meeting in February, I want to highlight where ACT2 stands when it comes to the Executive leadership changes. The Executive leadership of ACT2 consists of the President (usually 2 years as VP and then 2 years as President), the VP (usually 2 years in this role before assuming the President for 2 years), Treasurer (intended to be 2 years) and Secretary (intended to be 2 years). As of this moment the President (yours truly), Treasurer (Sheila Henderson) and Secretary (JoAnne Hansz) have all fulfilled the obligations of the office.
ACT2 NEWSLETTER
NOVEMBER 2019
www.act2.club
I will be stepping down as President in February. Sheila will be stepping down as Treasurer in December (actually after serving multiple years in multiple positions). JoAnne has expressed a desire to step down as Secretary (after more than 2 years). Sheila, who has held multiple positions over the years in ACT2, has agreed to continue to handle the website, and we are thankful for that. Catherine Mitchell stepped UP last year to become VP (after we had a 1-year vacancy in that position) and I/we are very thankful she did - she has been a wonderful addition to the team. In addition to those positions, Eleanor Chajkowski stepped down after a number of years in the role of Community Outreach, a critical role for an organization like ACT2. I/we have not stepped up and filled this role as of this date. This brings me to the point of this message. This is YOUR organization, and in order for it to be successful it requires YOUR participation, not only in attending events, but also in providing commitment to leadership for 2-4 years. At this point, a small number of individuals have served in multiple roles for a number of years. I could list them, but I believe you know who they are and where they have served because although the roles have changed the names are very familiar. Bottom line is this - we need candidates for VP, Treasurer and Secretary to step up and take on these roles within the next month or two, or ACT2 may have no choice but to consider whether we should continue as an organization. That is a difficult statement I am being asked to make, but a necessary one. Therefore, our intent is to solicit your inputs over the next 30-45 days, and IF we have the interest, build a new leadership under Catherine's guidance that can be presented at both the holiday event on December 12, and then for voting at the Annual Meeting in February. Please consider this and let me, Catherine Mitchell, Sheila Henderson, and/or JoAnne Hansz know if you are willing to step up to any of these roles for 2020 (VP, Treasurer, Secretary). I thank you in advance. Regards,
We will meet on Monday, November 25, at 12:30 at Susan Newsome’s home, 100 Sakonnet Trail, Pinehurst #6 to select the books we will read in 2020. Dot Greenwood is helping us to select books for 2020. Refreshments will be provided by Kim Marlin and Susan Newsome. Please call Susan Newsome with any questions 621-3322.
Satiating Stories We will meet Wednesday, November 20th at 11:30 a.m. at Table on the Green to dine and discuss the offbeat novel Be Frank With Me by Julia Claiborne Johnson. Reclusive literary legend M. M. "Mimi" Banning has been holed up in her Bel Air mansion for years. But after falling prey to a Bernie Madoff-style Ponzi scheme, she's flat broke. Now Mimi must write a new book for the first time in decades, and to ensure the timely delivery of her manuscript, her New York publisher sends an assistant to monitor her progress. The prickly Mimi reluctantly complies - with a few stipulations: no Ivy Leaguers or English majors. Must drive, cook, tidy. Computer whiz. Good with kids. Quiet, discreet, sane.
When Alice Whitley arrives at the Banning mansion, she's put to work right away - as a full-time companion to Frank, the writer's eccentric nine-year-old, a boy with the wit of Noel Coward, the wardrobe of a 1930s movie star, and very little in common with his fellow fourth graders.
As she slowly gets to know Frank, Alice becomes consumed with finding out who Frank's father is, how his gorgeous "piano teacher and itinerant male role model", Xander, fits in to the Banning family equation - and whether Mimi will ever finish that book.
Full of heart and countless "only in Hollywood" moments, Be Frank with Me is a captivating and unconventional story of an unusual mother and son and the intrepid young woman who finds herself irresistibly pulled into their unforgettable world.
If you would like to attend, please contact Jeanie Riordan at [email protected] assuring
an accurate restaurant reservation.
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Holiday Party It’s time to make your reservations for our
Annual ACT2 Holiday Party.
Thursday, December 12, 2019 6-8PM Given Book Shop in downtown Pinehurst
Cost: $15 per person (active ACT2 Members only)
Includes delicious finger foods and wine, beer
or soda. Reservations including check for $15 per person payable to ACT2 must be sent to Elly Moses, 61 Deerwood Lane, Pinehurst, NC 28374 no later than Monday, December 9.
Thirsty Thursday
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21st from 5-7 PM PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE Join old and new friends to partake of delicious appetizers and your favorite drinks, and to celebrate November’s Thirsty Thursday, at Dane and Judy McCaffrey’s home, 9 Hot Springs Lane, Pinehurst #6. It is a week earlier than usual because of Thanksgiving and the time change is to accommodate the darkness which will be upon us earlier in November.
Please bring an appetizer to serve 8-10, your beverage of choice and $1.00 per person for set-ups and mixes.
The next Board Meeting will be held on Saturday, November 14 at 9AM in the Chapman Room at the Pinehurst Members Club. This is the perfect time to meet other Board Members as we put together the final plans our Holiday Party. We are a great group of hard workers and usually get the work done in less than an hour, so you are free for the rest of the day. Just grab complimentary coffee or tea in Payne’s Pub and join us down the hall to the left. ALL MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED AND ENCOURAGED!!
ACT2 Dates to Remember
Satiating Stories at Pine Needles Wednesday, October 23 at 11:30 AM
Thirsty Thursday at Nueninghoff’s Thursday October 24 at 6PM
Original Book Club at Susan Newsome’s Monday, October 28 at 12:30 PM
ACT2 Board Meeting Saturday, November 9 at 9 AM
Lunch Bunch at House of Fish Seafood Wednesday, November 13 at 12noon
Satiating Stories at Table on the Green Wednesday, November 20 at 11:30 AM
Thirsty Thursday at Dane & Judy MccCaffrey’s Thursday, November 21 at 5 PM
Original Book Club at Susan Newsome’s Monday, November 25 at 12:30 PM
ACT2 Holiday Party Thursday, December 12 at 6 PM
Community Bulletin Board
• Given Tufts November Events
• Moore County Band Concert – November 11
• Turkey Trot and Flapjack Fest – November 24
• THANKSGIVING—November 28
Sat November 23, 2019
The Village Arboretum Pinehurst Greenways Pinehurst, NC US 28374
DESCRIPTION Become a part of this community TRADITION! 2019 marks the 40th Anniversary of the Turkey Trot and we are celebrating in a BIG WAY!!!! Join us for the oldest and most scenic Turkey Trot in North Carolina! Runners get the chance to trek through the beautiful streets and residential neighborhoods of the village of Pinehurst in the Sandhills region of central North Carolina. Join us after you run for the FLAPJACK FEST brought to you by the Pinehurst Police Department - Complete with Flapjacks, Sausage, OJ and FUN for the whole family! AND the BEST PART - your registration will be supporting the Foundation of First Health AND Special Olympics NC.
NEW FOR 2019 - OUR EMERGENCY SERVICES COMPETITION!!! Are you a member of Law Enforcement, Fire Fighter, Paramedic, Nurse, Doctor. IF SO... we have a special category just for you with awards for our fastest men and women in the Emergency Services!
Come dressed in your finest Turkey attire and support a great cause while having fun!
What you can expect at this year’s Turkey Trot:
• Custom Finisher Medals • Long Sleeve Race Shirt *guaranteed if registered by Nov. 1 • Awards for top Overall Male, Female, Masters Male and
Female AND 3 Deep Age Group Awards • Awards for the Best Turkey attire • Awards for Top Men and Women - Emergency Services
Competition • Super Gobbler Award • FLAPJACK BREAKFAST • A celebration of Fall, Family, Friends and FUN!
To register go to https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Pinehurst/PinehurstTurkeyTrot
