Cranberry Festival Parade Sunday, September 7

We will be participating in the Harwich Cranberry Festival

General Meeting Monday, September 15
Our first meeting of the 2008/09 season will focus on activity sign-ups and welcoming new members. It will also give us a chance to reacquaint with other members. Social and sign-ups start at 9:30 (or so) with the business facet beginning at 10:00.

Administrivia
Dues for 2008-09 are due on September 1. Dues have remained the same at $12.50 per person. For current members, send a check made out to "Chatham-Harwich Newcomers Club" and send it to Art Hanrahan P.O. Box 201 Chatham, MA 02659. Put "2008-2009 Dues" in the memo section. No form is needed unless your profile has changed.

Fall Luncheon Thursday October 16
Join us at our Fall Luncheon on Thursday, October 16 at The Old Sea Pines Inn in Brewster. Contact Mike Cimini at 945-2501 or view the flyer

Historic Mansions of Newport Wednesday October 8, 2008
Start off the Chatham-Harwich Newcomers Club 2008 season by spending a day in Newport RI! During the 19th century, Newport was the summer home of some of America's wealthiest and most influential families. We will tour two of those lavish and opulent "cottages": The Breakers and Chateau-sur-Mer. Contact Marie O'Neill at 432-2522 and view the Flyer

Holiday POPS Concert and Dinner Sunday December 7, 2008
We are planning our Holiday POPS concert followed by dinner for Sundey, December 7. More to follow.

Recent Activities and Meetings

First year Newcomers Barbecue
A good time was had by all at the First year Newcomers barbacue, held at the Stawiaski's home in Harwich June 10. It was a chance for freshman newcomers to meet each other. The evening was a huge success.

Newcomers gather for cocktail hour
Newcomers line-up for the buffet.	Hosts Anne & Richard Stawiaski chat with Janet & Jim McCroskery

Historic Salem Massachusetts Wednesday June 18
A bus trip to historic Salem to see the Peabody-Essex Museum along with a choice of either sailing on the schooner FAME or visiting the House of The Seven Gables. Contact Barbara Lynyak at 945-4477 and view the Flyer

General Meeting Monday, May 19

Proposed "Five Year Rule" Bylaw Change
The discussion on the proposal to eliminate the "Five Year Rule" will highlight the meeting This will be the second of the two required general membership meetings. The first was held on May 6 and was very interactive. View the minutes for more about that meeting. A formal vote (a secret ballot) will conclude the dialogue.

The General Membership approved this proposal to eliminate the requirement that members must resign after five years of membership. Of 119 votes, 96 were in favor. A minimum of two-thirds of the vote (80) was required.

 

Also

Election of Club Officers The club will hold an election of club officers at the May general meeting. The new officers will start their term on September 1, 2008. Positions to be elected are President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The nominating committee consists of the following individuals: Dave Ryer 432-0684 Chairperson, Jerry Lima 430-1060, Eve Dalmolen 430-7485, and Gertrud Freliech 432-6279. Contact one of the committee members to suggest candidates for these positions.

The Nominating Committee will submit these names at the upcoming general Meeting May 19th:

President - Jerry Lima
Vice President - Mike Cimini
Secretary - Ann O'Callaghan
Treasurer - Don Kolp

The membership elected these nominees to the posts indicated in the General Membership Meeting of May 19, 2008

Caribbean Night Friday May 30
Erik’s Steel Band and some fabulous rum swizzles were enjoyed at the Caribbean meal back in may.

The Boston Pops with Garrison Keillor Wednesday May 14
A bus trip to Symphony Hall with The Boston Pops and Garrison Keillor

Fine Dining Wednesday, March 12.
The next dinner will be at L'Alouette Bistro in Harwich on Wednesday, March 12.

General Meeting Thursday, Jan 24
The January Newcomers meeting proved to be both informative as well as interesting, with Dr. William J. Manning, an orthopedic surgeon, spoke on the topic of hip and knee replacement. Other speakers represented various organizations inviting volunteers to participate. The popular meeting culminated with an enlightening talk from Rich Clifford, creator of the “Countdown Cod” from Chatham’s First Night. Click here for pictures and detail write-up.

Some pictures from the meeting

Our kick off meeting was September 17, at the Harwich Community Center.
About 175 people attended, we welcomed 52 new members, and activity sign-ups were very successful. Click here for more about it.

If you couldn’t make that meeting, you may sign-up by visiting the Activities page and call or Email the activity leader

Our Fall Luncheon at The Old Sea Pines Inn on October 11 was a great success.