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September Newsletter

Our September newsletter features the latest updates on Club activities:


  • Back to School - Back to Philanthropy Meeting

  • Sip & Savor Event

  • News Bites

  • Upcoming Events

    • 10/3 Breast Cancer Awareness Meeting

    • 10/5 Chili Cook Off

    • 10/6 Do Tell

    • 10/10 Wellness Walk with Supervisor Katrina Foley

    • 10/13 Dana Point Trolley Art Tour

    • 11/8 Holiday Shopping Extravaganza


DPWC Gets Back to Philanthropy!


Members were delighted to reconnect at the September 5th luncheon meeting

DPWC welcomed members back to school and back to philanthropy, with a lively, well attended luncheon featuring guest speaker CUSD Superintendent, Dr. Christopher Brown. RH Dana Prinicpal Kristen Nelson was on hand to thank us for our back to school book drive benefiting RH Dana's school library. Members also donated over 250 lbs of peanut butter, proteins and pantry staples to our Project FAM, benefiting the Family Assistance Ministries' food bank. Other dignitarires in attendance were Amy Hanacek, CUSD Trustee and DPWC member, along with County Supervisor and Honorary DPWC Member Katrina Foley's representative, Tyler Mosher. Read more about the action packed meeting HERE.


Members "Sip & Savor" at Girls' Night Out!


Our first FY 24/25 Girls' Night Out with Family & Friends was a sold out "Sip & Savor" event at Bottega Angelina in Laguna Niguel. Members and guests enjoyed sampling 5 wonderful Italian wines accompanied by 3 finely crafted small plates followed by a delightful panna cotta served in exquisite and colorful glass bowls.


The assembled guests were treated to very interesting talks by two wine experts who regaled them with tales and photos from each of the selected wineries located in beautiful locales throughout Italy. It was a lively and educational evening and a fun opportunity to mix and mingle with members, their spouses and friends. Kudos to Ways & Means Chair Marla Freeman for planning a great night out!


News Bites


Thank you to our Wonderful Treasurer!

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Did you know that our new corporate By-laws require that two qualified members (or outside appointees) who have no responsiblity for financial records review our annual financial statements and records each year? Our Treasurer, Donna Childress, was responsible for setting up a new chart of accounts and accounting system for the combined operations of Community House and DPWC when we became one entity on June 1, 2023. She also tracks all our monthly revenue and expenses and produces monthly financial statements for the Board, usually within a week of month end. The books were reviewed (this is a limited scope analysis, and not a statutory audit) by members Monique Marshall, RMA, AIF, a wealth advisor , and Toni Nelson, a retired CPA, (thank you, Monique and Toni!) who reported to the Board that they found no errors or exceptions and were impressed to find the books in such excellent order. Please be sure to thank Donna for her outstanding service to DPWC.


Community House is ready for fall! 


Thank you to our very talented member, floral designer Julie Aros, who added a large basket of bright autumn leaves to the hearth and a lovely fall arrangement to the mantle to get Community House ready for the coming season. Brand new member Kim Shore donated the pottery vase and Julie worked her magic in minutes. Thank you, Jules and Kim! And thank you also to our talented facilities contractor, Mike Wolff, who spiffed up the fireplace with a new coat of paint to help Julie's work pop!


Member Survey coming your way soon!


Our 1st Vice President, Judy Amiano, has been hard at work on a member survey which should be coming to your in box in the coming week. this is your chance to weigh in on meeting times, formats and more. Be sure to respond. Your opinion matters!


Orange District October Newsletter


Click HERE to catch up with the October Orange Peal - news from the Orange District of the California Federation of Women's Clubs.


Upcoming Events


Register for all upcoming events on our website HERE or use the specific links in the headings below:



Our October 3rd luncheon and general meeting features Susan Svobada, author of "I Hate the Color Pink". We are encouraging members to donate to Metastatic Cancer Research in honor of our member Leann Rodowicz who is embarking on a challenging journey too many of our members and their friends and famiies are familiar with.

Our 1st Vice President, Judy Amiano will be walking the entire 3-day, 60-mile Susan G. Komen "More than Pink" walk in Leann's honor. Click HERE to make a tax deductible donation, noting "Walk for Leann" in the field for donation purpose.




Please join us for our 8th annual Chili Cookoff fundraiser at Community House!  Enjoy homemade chilis, grilled hot dogs,  salads, sides and all the fixings, live entertainment, raffles, silent auction and a no host bar. Kids 10 and under eat free! Friends and family are welcome! Our Ways and Means Chair is looking for two more chili contestants. Please email Marla Freeman if you can help.




DPWC is hosting the  5th annual "Do Tell" storytelling event, featuring 5 storytellers with five compelling personal stories under the direction of Barron Harley.  


100% of net proceeds will be donated to DPWC's Project FAM, benefiting Family Assistance Ministries' food bank. Learn more about this unique and entertaining night out HERE.



Our honorary member, OC Supervisor Katrina Foley, hosts regular Wellness Walks throughout the 5th District she represents, often partnering with local philanthropies or government agencies. The Supervisor has invited DPWC to partner with her on her October 10th Wellness Walk, departing from the Doheny Beach butterfly garden. A docent led tour of the butterfly garden, along with free parking are included. This will give us an opportunity to not only meet and speak with our County Supervisor, but also to thank her for the generous County grant that helped us renovate Community House. There is no charge for this walk, but registration is required. Dogs are not allowed. Click HERE for more details and to register.



Please join fellow members, their families and friends for a 90-minute guided trolley tour on Sunday October 13th at 10 AM. Enjoy a wonderful viewing of Dana Point Art in Public Places. $20 each; limited capacity. Click HERE to register.





Get a headstart on your holiday wardrobe and gift shopping with an exclusive shopping event hosted by Cozzena Boutique. Drop in any time between noon and 5 PM on Friday November 8th at Community House. This event not only lets us showcase our beautiful venue, but Cozzena is donating 20% to our philanthropies. There is no charge for this event but Cozzena needs your registration to plan champagne and snacks for the event. Please click HERE to register.


Save the Dates:


Thursday 12/5 11 AM Jingle Mingle/Angel Tree Drop Off

Friday 12/6 10 AM Gift wrapping party/Angel Tree


Hope to see you all on September 5th!






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