Saturday Meeting Locations and Programs
Get Acquainted 11:30 a.m. Luncheon 12:00 p.m.
A reservation made and not canceled by Monday before luncheon must be paid for.

October 6, 2007 - Avalon Square, 222 Park Place, Waukesha
Program: "Ceol Cairde" The Music of Friends. Come share the energy and spirit of traditional Irish and Celtic music with this group.
Directions: Corner of Barstow Street and South Street.
Note: Lunch begins at 12:30 p.m.

December 15, 2007 - Carroll College, Waukesha
Program: "A Child's Christmas in Wales" based on the classic by Dylan Thomas. Carroll College. Lunch is in the narthex of the Humphrey Memorial Chapel at the college. Get acquainted - 11:30 a.m. Lunch - noon, followed by business meeting. The play is at 2:00 p.m.. Cost of the lunch and play is $10. If other family members want to attend the performance only, ticket costs are $5 for adults and $3 for senior citizens/students. These are special prices for our club members and their guests.
Directions: Intersection of N. East Street and McCall Street. Chapel adjoins the Otteson Theater, with inside access to theater from chapel. Entrance to parking is on the north side of the chapel.

February 2, 2008 -1st First Congregational Church, 100 E. Broadway, Waukesha
Program: We will have an auction of Welsh items to profit our club. Start gathering up items of interest, along with any information or interesting stories attached to them. More information to follow.
Directions: Corner of East Ave. and Broadway, about one block south of the First Presbyterian Church. Parking is off of Pleasant Ave., one block east of the church.

April 5, 2008 - National Regency, 13750 W. National Ave., New Berlin
Program: To be announced.
Directions: From Hwy. 45/894, exit at National Ave. and head west. From Hwy. 43, exit at Moorland and head north. OR from I 94, exit at Moorland and head south. Turn east on National.

June 7, 2008 - Luther Manor, 4545 N. 92nd Street, Wauwatosa
Program: Our scholarship winner, Cassandra Baker, will perform. We will also have a memorial service at this meeting.
Directions: Hwy. 45 north to Hampton Ave. Head east on Hampton Ave. to 92nd St. (You'll see Timmerman Airport on the north side of Hampton Ave.) Turn right (south) on 92nd St. and go about two blocks. Enter Luther Manor at the North entrance (the northern-most driveway) and proceed to the S-T-U entrance. Parking is near the door.

2007 - 2008 Membership Dues
Annual dues: $15.00 individual
$25.00 family

We will collect annual dues at the October meeting. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please send the enclosed Membership Form and your check (made out to Welsh Club) to: Donna Mickle, Box 176, Wales, WI 53183.

Please include the names of any children and/or grandchildren under age 18 on your form. On family memberships, please fill out the names of family members covered.

Note on the Membership Form any changes or additions to your address, or to any personal information previously published in the directory.

2007 Holiday Folk Fair
Folk Fair is November 16 - 18 at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center. Learn more at the October meeting. Contact Joe and Alice Whitmore (262) 392-2717 if you would like to volunteer at this event.

Ways and Means
You may purchase Welsh items at our October, December and June meetings, and at the St. David's Day dinner.

Singing is Back!
We are going to have singing at our meetings and would like to include members' favorites. If you have a favorite song you would like to sing, please let Vicki York know. Her address is 725 Lexington Blvd., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 or by e-mail at vyork1949@yahoo.com. You can try by phone and leave a message at (920) 563-9396.

Food Pantry Collection
We will take a cash donation at the December meeting for three food pantries: Kettle Moraine Food Pantry, Food Pantry of Waukesha and Central City Churches Outreach Ministry, Milwaukee.

Welsh Newspaper
Arturo Roberts, publisher of the Ninnau/Y Drych, the North American Welsh newspaper continues to generously provide our members with a reduced subscription rate of $18/year.

Make your check payable to Ninnau and mail it to Sue Stealey, 5133 Washington, #5-F, Downers Grove, IL 60515. If you are renewing, send your renewal notice or mailing label along with your payment to ensure that your account is credited.

This newspaper provides wonderful articles about Wales, Welsh culture and all the Welsh happenings in North America.

World's Greatest Cookie Sale
We will again participate in the World's Greatest Cookie Sale on Friday, November 23 - noon until 4:00 p.m. at the Country Spring Inn in Delafield. We also need workers the day of the sale.

" North Shore Welsh tea cake bakers will meet at Jan Batty's house in Cedarburg on Saturday, November 10 at 9:00 AM. Contact her at (262) 377-9661 if you'd like to be part of the fun.

" Waukesha bakers are organized by Annamae Badciong. Contact her at (262) 363-3264 for date and time.

" The demand continues for Bara Brith, so bakers are also encouraged to make this treat.

Since we are increasing our prices, we will be making larger teacakes. Jan Batty will provide larger cookie cutters. If you will be baking independently and would like a cookie cutter, contact Jan before the October meeting.

The club assumes the cost of ingredients, so if you wish, you may make a financial contribution.

This is a wonderful opportunity to give our group visibility and to share our Welsh culture with the community.

Scholarship Winner
Again this year, the winner of both the Welsh Club music scholarship and the Jones-Smythe Music Scholarship is Cassandra Baker. She majors in vocal performance and political science and will graduate in the spring of 2010 from St. Norbert College.

Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing
This hymn sing will be held on Sunday, September. 30, 10:30 a.m. at Bethesda Presbyterian Church, W287 S3159 Bethesda Church Rd., Waukesha. Contact: Joan Berg 262-544-9559 e-mail jrberg6@aol.com

Wisconsin State Gymanfa Ganu Schedule
The remaining Cymanfaoedd Ganu for 2007:
" 100th Anniversary Gymanfa Ganu September 23, 2007, Wild Rose Presbyterian Church, 501 Jackson St., Wild Rose, WI Contact Rev. Joe Corbin (608) 524-8404. or jcorbin@rucls.net
" Gymanfa Ganu in Cambria, October 14, 2007, at Cambria Presbyterian Church, corner of Florence and Towyn Streets. Sessions at 2:30 and 6 p.m. with supper served between sessions. Contact Mr. Thomas Williams (920) 348-5746
" Christmas Gymanfa Ganu November 4, 2007 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Milwaukee. Session at 2:30 p.m. followed by te bach. Contact Marilyn Schrader (414) 961-1371 or schraderml@juno.com
" State Gymanfa Ganu, May 4, 2008, at United Presbyterian Church, 730 Cedar Street, Wisconsin Dells
For more information:
http://www.ripon.edu/academics/faculty/ nortonm/cymanfaoedd.html#calendar

Continuing Education Fund
If you attend a Welsh-related workshop or seminar, present a short summary to our club and receive reimbursement. Contact Anna Mae Badciong for more information.

2006-2008 Club Officers
President
Anna Mae Badciong (262) 363-3264
badciong@execpc.com

Vice President, Programs, Newsletter and Publicity
Jan Batty (262) 377-9661
rbatty@wi.rr.com

Secretary, Country Inn Projects and Ninnau
Sue Stealey (630) 963-6625
sestealey@juno.com

Treasurer
Marilyn Schrader (414) 961-1371
schraderml@juno.com

2006-2008 Committee Chairs
Luncheon
Marge Davies Schowalter (262) 814-0477
Callers
Marcia Stair (262) 542-4104
Membership
Donna Mickle (262) 968-3271
Legislative
Alice Knickelbine (414) 332-3385
Memorials
Allison Lange (262) 549-6908
Sunshine
Waukesha: Ruth Adams (262) 547-3973
Milwaukee: Jane Hagensick (414) 332-4597
Scholarship
Alice Whitmore (262) 392-2717
Continuing Education
Anna Mae Badciong (262) 363-3264
Music
Vicki York (920) 563-9396
Ways and Means
Carole Hausmann (262) 241-5658
Historian

Last updated October 31, 2007

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