January 2012
Happy New Year to All!
My Christmas holiday celebration began with the fulfillment of one of my personal fantasies. Carolyn Plumley invited me to join the LAX chapter in the 2011 LAX Fantasy Flight! It was something that I had always wanted to do. I knew it would be a special outing, but I was over-whelmed with the love and charity that all volunteers and participants shared with one another. It was an extraordinary event that I will never forget!
A week of Christmas activities with the grandchildren in Seattle began with one granddaughter dancing as a Fortune Cookie in her dance school's production of the Nutcracker. We topped it all off with a boat trip on the lead ship of the Christmas Ship parade in the Seattle Harbor complete with the Dickens Carolers and Santa himself!
There is something so fresh and promising about the beginning of a new year. The idea of making resolutions is an enlightening concept. I think that perhaps a resolution doesn't necessarily need to be something new and different. I would like to propose that we all resolve to rededicate our energies to each other in our remarkable group. Call a friend and make plans to go to lunch or a meeting together or be the first to raise your hand to volunteer at the next meeting! Plan to make time to be with your friends in our great organization!
The new year has brought some changes for our friend and member of our United liaison team, Jeff Hughes. Jeff has accepted a promotion with the Pampered Chef® as their Director of Recognition. After a 27 year career, his last day at United is January 3, 2012. He will be sorely missed, but we wish him success and happiness!
My new calendar is ready for scheduling visits, meetings and parties with all of you. I will be making a great sweep through the eastern states in the spring. I currently have plans to see MHT, BOS, DCA and BWI in April. STL chapter has invited me to visit in May. Let me know if you would like me to visit. I believe that we can all help each other if we are able to continue a personal dialogue about common issues.
The 2012 new year means that it is time to make plans for meeting in Seattle, September 19 to 22, for our convention. We have committees at work for all of the convention plans in addition to our business that needs to be completed this year in preparation for productive meetings.
All of your National Officers and Chairman are dedicated to working for you.
IMPORTANT DATES:
| January 10, 2012 | — | Quarterly articles and photos are due to Carolyn Radin, Editor |
CHAPTER NEWSLETTERS:
I thank those of you who continue to send your newsletters to all of the national officers, and for sharing with all the other chapters through the chapter presidents. We love to read about your happenings and great ideas.
MEMBERSHIP AND DUES:
Barbara Eichel Dittig, Address Chair reported that our total membership to date is 1201. We are only 40 short of last year's total. Tina Winland, National Treasurer, is gladly accepting dues from new members and those who have not had a chance to send their dues yet.
MEMORIAL ROLL:
Christel Hasenbring Ilg, National Vice President, is collecting the names and photos of our dear friends who pass away. She will create our traditional Memorial Roll, to honor these members, for our 2012 Best of the Northwest convention in Seattle.
Now, I encourage you all to open those beautifully clean, fresh calendars and start filling them with fantastic plans to spend time with your friends in Clipped Wings®.
Fondly, Barbara Vincent
National President Barbara Fisk Vincent
2010-2012
National Events and Due Dates 2010-2011
- JANUARY 10, 2011
- Clipped Wings® Quarterly Spring issue news and photos due to National Editor, Carolyn Radin
- APRIL 10, 2011
- Clipped Wings® Quarterly Summer issue news and photos due to National Editor, Carolyn Radin
- APRIL 15, 2011
- Chapter Mid-Year Financial Statement due to National Tax Vice-Chairman, Pat Graham
- JUNE 15, 2011
- National Philanthropy assessments due for each active member to National Treasurer, Tina Winland
- JUNE 30, 2011
- California Chapters Sales Tax Report due to California Tax Chair, Barbara Basso
- JUNE 24 – JULY 4, 2011
- Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece
- JULY 15, 2011
- Clipped Wings® Quarterly Fall issue news and photos due to National Editor, Carolyn Radin
- JULY 31, 2011
- Final day to accept members for fiscal year 2010-2011
- AUGUST 1, 2011
- Year-end Reports due from National Officers, Chairmen and Chapter Presidents
- SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
- Tenth anniversary of the loss of Flight 93 in Shanksville, PA
- SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
- End of fiscal year
National Awards Criteria 2010-2012
All awards are judged by the National Executive Committee and will be presented at the biennial convention. Awards are based on activities that have taken place during the two years prior to convention.
To qualify for awards, chapters must have:
1. Paid philanthropy assessments each year for all members by the deadline of June 15, and
2. Submitted year-end reports each year by the deadline of August 1.
BEST ALL-ROUND CHAPTER AWARD
The silver punch bowl and tray is presented to the chapter(s) showing excellence in all award areas, with emphasis on philanthropy, membership and communication categories.
JACQUELINE JOS CEASER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
This is Clipped Wings® highest honor bestowed upon a member for continuous active endeavors with the organization on the local and/or national level. The honoree is selected from letters of nomination sent to the National President by chapters and/or individual members. Nominations are confidential and valid only for the year in which they are made. A member may receive this award only once.
COMMUNICATION AWARD
This award is determined by regular distribution of an informative newsletter, excellent communications with chapter members and effective correspondence with National. Newsletters should include a separate section for monthly national news and should be sent to all five National Officers.
MEMBERSHIP INCREASE
This award given in five divisions by chapter size is determined by the greatest increase in chapter membership count over the two years.
MOST FIRST-TIME MEMBERS
This award given in five divisions by chapter size is determined by the most first-time members who have never before belonged to any Clipped Wings® chapter.
LOCAL PHILANTHROPY
This award is judged on a per capita basis and given in five divisions by chapter size determined by the amount of money donated to designated chapter charities or philanthropic organizations. Costs of gifts presented in lieu of cash are acceptable if accompanied by receipts.
DIRECT PHILANTHROPY VOLUNTEER HOURS
This award is judged on a per capita basis and given in five divisions by chapter size determined by the amount of time Clipped Wings members spent working directly with the developmentally disabled. Travel time shall not be included.
INDIRECT PHILANTHROPY VOLUNTEER HOURS
This award is judged on a per capita basis and given in five divisions by chapter size determined by the amount of time Clipped Wings members actually spent planning and attending a charity benefit or function. Volunteer hours given to all chapter endorsed philanthropic 501(c)(3) organizations are considered. Travel time shall not be included.
Note: Chapter size divisions (Small, Medium Small, Medium, Medium Large, and Large) are determined by final membership count as of July 31, 2012 and are taken from the National Treasurer's and Vice President's records. Honorary and Affiliate members are not included in this determination. Membership and philanthropy information is compiled from chapter year-end reports.
