President’s message
What a wonderful turnout for our Welcoming and Newcomers Reception on September 2nd. Thank you everyone for your hospitality and help in making this a truly wonderful event. TK Wetherell and his wife Ginger joined us, and we greatly appreciate it. Many of you expressed your gratitude for having the event at such a lovely place, The FSU Alumni Center Ballrooom. Thanks to Barry Adams, the President of the FSU Alumni Association, for helping make our event a special evening. As I mentioned in the last newsletter, Annelise Leysieffer spent many hours getting the place for us. She deserves a huge thank you for that effort. Those of you who brought wonderful culinary treats are greatly appreciated. Beth Charness did a great job with the arrangements of food. Many thanks to Liz Payer and Denise Ellingson. Two years in a row, these Knights (there can be female Knights from this point on) have come to the rescue both in setting the place up and cleaning up. Those were long hours. You are now Knighted.
On Saturday, October 22nd, John and I will host the Halloween Party. Here is your chance to come and have fun with the Elam’s and other members of the FFC. We encourage costumes but come anyway if you don’t have one. The Theatre Party Benefit & Reception with “Steel Magnolias” on Wednesday, September 7th was one of the best we have had. The International Center appreciates the support of the Faculty & Friends Club. We had wonderful food and the play was really good. Many thanks to those, who came. Thank you to the many who joined the Club this year and for your generous donations to the scholarship fund. Our students truly appreciate your help.
Barbara Elam
Forward interest group information to Peter Jörgensen at pjorgensen@mac.com and check out the website at http://facultyclub.fsu.edu
Halloween Party
Saturday, October 22
6:30 – 10:00 p.m. or later
Join us for a festive and fun-filled evening
at the home of Barbara & John Elam
at 3204 Brookforest Drive off Lakeshore Drive. Barbara will make two dishes, black beans and rice, and New Orleans style red beans and rice. She asks that you bring an appetizer, salad, bread, dessert or other goodies. Beverages (wine, beer and soft drinks) will be provided by the Club. We encourage you to come dressed in costume to add zest to this fun evening. Please call Barbara Elam at 385-9856 or e-mail her at ble@neuro.fsu.edu to let her know if you are coming and what you plan to bring. There is no deadline, but it will help Barbara and her committee in their planning to have a general idea of how many people to expect.
Saturday, November 19
Light Brunch in Montgomery Hall Lobby – 9:30 a.m.
Lecture/Demonstration in Dance Repertory Theatre – 10:00 a.m.
Tours of Montgomery Hall – 10:45 a.m.
Saturday, December 10
Holiday Happening – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
At the home of Linda & Steve Leach
Monday, October 17 – 7:30 p.m.
The Piano Tuner, by Daniel Philippe Mason
Host: Sue Lee, 2521 Harriman Circle
Discussion leader: Bonnie Armstrong
Please submit book nominations for next year either to Diane Olsen olsend@dor.state.fl.us or to Bonnie Armstrong bonniearmstrong@comcast.net. Please provide the author, title, and a brief description of the book.
Call Maxine Weiss, 893-1891 for more information
Outdoors Explorers & Happy Hikers are joining forces for a hike on the dikes Oct. 2. Call Dot & Jim Skofronick 222-8544
Globetrotters
Saturday, October 8 – 8:00 p.m.
Peru by Betty Serow & Gail Workman
First Christian Church – 1319 High Road
Call Margaret & Bob Stakenas, 297-2081 to attend
Presbyterian University Center Lecture Series
Tuesday, October 18 – 12:15 p.m.
Dr. Jayne Standley, College of Music
Advance reservation requested by Friday to 222-6320
Call Bob Spivey at 894-5242 – $8.50 per plate
Lunch Bunch – 3rd Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, October 18 – 11:45 a.m.
La Hacienda – 2207 Bannerman Road
Please call Alice Pfluke, 668-5025
Restaurant Roulette
Thursday, October 20 – Manna Café – 6:30 p.m.
Call Al Trezza, 878-5551, to attend