PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
It’s hard to believe that we are at the end of November already and that the Holiday Happening is just a few weeks away on December 9 at the home of Homer and Yvonne Ooten. September, October, and November have been busy months for all of the interest groups, with all eleven of them meeting regularly with increased participation. In the future, we would like to include information about the interest groups at our website, http://facultyclub.fsu.edu. Some of Peter Jörgensen’s students are redesigning the website for us. If anyone has any suggestions as to how we can make this website more user friendly please contact Peter at pjorgensen@ci.fsu.edu.
For the last three years, Barbara and John Elam have graciously opened their home for us to enjoy the fun of Halloween. This year was one of the most spectacular parties ever with more than 50 people in attendance. Thanks to Barbara and John for creating such a warm and welcoming atmosphere for us, with scrumptious food, very clever decorations, and some of the most original costumes ever. Soon you will be able to see the photos from that party and from other special occasions on the new website.
How pleased we were to have such a wonderful turnout at the San Luis Mission trip. Thanks to Joannie Poulson and her committee for organizing this very worthwhile event. What a marvelous opportunity it was for everyone to take a time machine back to the 17th century where the Apalachee Indians and newcomers from Spain lived side by side.
Annelise Leysieffer has managed to keep everyone up to date with our newsletters, despite her busy travel schedule.
Beth Charness
Membership
Thanks to all, who have joined the Club this year. As of December 1, the membership stands at 170 paid members with more promised. Let us reach 200 by year’s end! Please keep us informed about changes and forward corrections and/or additions to the enclosed roster to Fred Leysieffer fleysief@mailer.fsu.edu.
Holiday Happening!!!
Saturday, December 9
5:00 –7:00 p.m.
At the home of:
Homer & Yvonne Ooten
6700 Treasure Oaks Circle
Please join us for our holiday celebrations party. A food committee is providing delicious food, and the club is providing wine, soft drinks, and warm mulled cider. The Ootens have graciously opened their home, and we will be seeing the completed remodeling of Phase 7. They have new hardwood floors, so please no spike heels that can mar the floor.
Chair: Joannie Poulson 385-8028
Co-Chairs: Genny Blazek, Patsy Rapp and Diane Stuart
DIRECTIONS to 6700 Treasure Oaks Circle (893-3985)
Go north on Centerville Road 7 miles past Capital Circle (or l.2 miles past Roberts Road) Turn left at the 2nd Treasure Oaks entrance. The house is the first paved driveway on the right. There will be white globe lights by the house. Pull into the driveway, and Homer has arranged for Valet parking.
Billy Bowlegs 5k Run and 1 Mile Walk – 9:00 a.m.
GWTC Grand Prix Race
Billy Bowlegs Brunch – 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, January 20 NOTE CHANGE OF DATE!!!
Extra Brian Bachman mugs for Faculty Club winners
We challenge you to join us for the Billy Bowlegs Race to benefit returning, undergraduate students at FSU. This is our 23rd year. Come walk or run with us before heading across the street to the Seminole Clubhouse for a delicious and congenial brunch in the Renegade Grill. The Brunch is free to Faculty Club members, race participants and volunteers, and $5.00 for members who only attend the Brunch. All proceeds go directly to the scholarship fund. Look for the flier in the January newsletter. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Annelise Leysieffer at 893-1272.
Chinese New Year at Lucy Ho’s Oriental Bistro
1700 – 1 Halstead Boulevard
The Year of the Pig
Sunday, January 28 – 6:30 p.m. Cash Bar – 7:00 p.m. Dinner
Mark your calendar now for this great evening. Come help us usher in the Chinese New Year with delectable dishes especially prepared for the Club members. The cost for the dinner, including non-alcoholic beverage, tip and tax, is $22.00. More information will follow in the January newsletter.
Table Française & Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
Sunday, December 17 – 7:30 p.m.
At the home of Fred & Annelise Leysieffer
Come practice French, German, English, or any other language that suits your fancy, in a festive setting.
Please bring your favorite holiday treats to share with members.
Call Annelise (893-1272) or e-mail her at all9002@fsu.edu.
Book Discussion Group
Monday, December 12 – 6:30 p.m. – Potluck !!!
It’s not too late to join the Book Discussion Group! Come to the annual “eat and vote” dinner on December 11. Everyone brings a dish to share, and following the dinner, they discuss books and vote to select the books for 2007! Members have been nominating books, and they are preparing the ballots (no hanging chads!) for the vote. Please call Beth Wright for information and directions (385-5915).
If you wish to attend the December meeting, please contact Beth Wright at 385-5915. If you have a (paperback) book to nominate, send it to: bonniearmstrong@comcast.net or olsend@dor.state.fl.us You should include the author, title, and a brief summary that whets their appetite! Check the website to see previous years’ selections.
Check out the website regularly for updates:
Website: http://facultyclub.fsu.edu