WOMAN’S CLUB of W I S C O N S I N Where Women of Influence Gather MARCH / APRIL 2014 Upcoming WCW Events Saturday, March 1 “Uncommon Folk” MAM Docent Tour Led by Club member Karen Petric 10:00 a.m. Meet at main entrance of MAM Lunch to follow at WCW Friday, March 7 Beat the Winter Blues Party 6:00 p.m. social Friday, March 14 Wine & Cheese Tasting 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 20 WCW Program Layton Art Collection Speaker: Eric Vogel 5:30-7:30 p.m. dinner buffet Saturday, March 29 Member Birthday Night Thursday, April 3 WCW Foundation Day Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12 Member Birthday Night Wednesday, April 16 WCW Lecture & Luncheon April in Paris Presenter: Ruth Stiff 11:30 a.m. social 12:00 p.m. lunch / lecture to follow Sunday, April 20 Easter Brunch 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Reservations on the half hour Visit from Easter Bunny & Easter Egg Hunt in the Ballroom Tuesday, April 29 Fiscal Fiesta Party & Mexican Buffet 5:30-7:30 p.m. KITCHEN KONFIDENTIAL~ NEW FORMAT Cooking demonstration with Chef Jan & Sous Chef JB Tuesday, March 4 4:00 p.m. Learn special cooking techniques and some of Chef Jan’s secrets for delicious soups, salads, entrees, and desserts - and remember, your sources are Konfidential. Following the cooking demonstration, a special three-course dinner will be served in the main dining room. Cost is $40 per person inclusive (price includes cooking demonstration, recipes from the demo, and dinner). To make your reservation, email leah@wc-wi.org or call 414/276-5170 Mark your calendar for April 1 for the next Kitchen Konfidential … BEAT THE WINTER BLUES PARTY Friday, March 7 6:00 p.m. social $23 drinks and hors d’oeuvres Dress in blue, leave your “cabin,” and head to WCW to partake in blue-themed appetizers and drinks. Stay for dinner and keep the party going. To make your reservation, email leah@wc-wi.org or call 414/276-5170 FIRST QUARTERLY DINING AND PROGRAM NIGHT Thursday, March 20 (Yes, Thursday) Play cards, go to dinner, or enjoy a program. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss this night at the Club! (see article for details) To make your reservation, email leah@wc-wi.org or call 414/276-5170 PRESIDENT’S MESSSAGE... by Flip Weber CHAT WITH THE PRESIDENT IT’S A NEW YEAR Kicking off a new year makes it the perfect time to reflect on the past year . . . a look at our Club with eyes wide open. Some of us tend to look at things negatively. What we don’t have . . . like not enough members, what isn’t going well . . . like not enough member business, or what we wish we could have . . . instead of being grateful for what we do have . . . like an organization where we enjoy a luxurious environment and incredible amenities. As the Club President, I see us as fortunate. Here are some of the things I’m grateful for: •First and foremost, A CLUB THAT IS DEBT FREE! •Wonderful people . . . both members and staff who understand their fiscal responsibility. • Introduction of a new chef, a revitalized kitchen, and new and exciting menus. • Technological and administrative upgrades which save time, provide for more staff efficiencies, and in the end shave dollars from our costs. • At the end of the year, four new members who chose to join us and a reinstated member who returned to our roster. • Many members involved in community outreach activities generating an explosion in volunteer hours, which supports our mission. • Our facility is in fine shape. We’ve made sure that we’ve maintained our beautiful building and replaced where necessary .. . always with a prudent eye. • Successful events which grew our Foundation to over one million dollars, allowing more money for distribution to worthy community organizations seeking our funding. Early on, I realized that my job is to encourage new ideas and support decisions, opening a world of possibilities. Our board is a management team focused on the same goals, offering a combination of brainstorming, support, education, accountability, and energy for the purpose of reinvention. These talents, generously given, allow us to grow and succeed. There is nothing we can’t achieve. Connecting gratitude and team effort can really change what happens in a club. • Our work becomes possible instead of difficult, • Energy is distributed instead of diminished, and • Decisions are supported rather than questioned. What will we do differently this year? I don’t have all the answers, but I do know that this is our chance for our leadership team to: • Make a different impact by setting a new tone for our Club, • Encourage our members to bring new relationships (members), and • Take advantage of the incredible possibilities that exist in 2014. Let’s make this a time for a new beginning, time for a fresh start. AROUND THE CLUB FROM THE MANAGER’S DESK ...by Valerie McDonald Dear WCW Members, Remember to keep the Woman’s Club at the top of your list when planning your next special event. From wedding receptions and ceremonies to baby showers and corporate dinner parties, the Club is the perfect venue. The Club offers an elegant yet comfortable setting, excellent cuisine, and a professional, friendly service staff. If your guest list is too large or too small for the Ballroom consider the Club to be the place for the engagement party, bridal shower, bachelor party, or rehearsal dinner. To schedule a date and reserve a private room, contact me at valerie@wc-wi.org or call 414/276-5170. Recently a Club member asked why we have a service charge added to food and beverage purchases when dining at the Club. I thought it would be a good idea to share the answer in this newsletter, as there may be other members who want to know… WCW Service Charges A 20% charge is automatically added to all dining room food and beverage charges. In the private club industry, service charges are generally used and added to food and beverage charges. These charges are not gratuities or tips that are directly paid to the service staff. The 20% service charge is revenue that is used to assist with covering the cost of competitive wages and benefits that are paid to the staff. The 20% service charge is the standard among clubs. Like most clubs, we experience a fluctuating use of the dining facilities. In order to maintain a consistent high level of service and retain our staff during the slow times and off-season, our Club pays competitive hourly wages. If you choose to keep a copy of your dining tickets, the top copy of the ticket can be removed for your convenience. See you at the Club. Valerie EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT...by Casey O’Brien Jon Bird Jon Bird, nicknamed J.B., is the WCW’s new Sous Chef. J.B has a Culinary Arts degree from MATC and is happy to use his expertise in a club that allows him to be creative with his work. J.B. helped Chef Jan implement new, often changing menus, showcasing an inventive and dynamic kitchen staff. Cooking for clubs, hotels, and kitchens is just one of J.B.’s passions. His other hobbies include going to concerts and collecting music. He often attends Brewers games and is a football fan, namely of the San Francisco 49ers. J.B.’s dedication to making dining at the WCW a unique and memorable experience is much appreciated. We look forward to seeing (and tasting) what he comes up with in the future! MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE NEWS by Holly Ryan Between May and December of 2013 the Club welcomed back 5 former members. It is so good to see you at the Club again! Nancy Kurth Jill Heavenrich Sarah Peroutka Deborah Quirk Mary Beth Waite During that same time 8 new members joined our ranks. We are thrilled to welcome each of you and invite you to participate in the many activities mentioned in this newsletter. It’s a great way to introduce you to all that our Club has to offer! Jeanne Barham lives in Milwaukee. Jeanne has already volunteered her talents as a member of the Program Committee. Martha Bolles lives in Mequon. Martha is known to many members because she has taught sessions of Art History at the Club. She is interested in antiques, reading, knitting, bridge, and Mah Jongg and especially enjoys our great chef. Anne Courtney lives in Whitefish Bay. Anne is interested in fun, good food, fellowship, and interesting intellectual stimulation. She will find an abundance of all this at the WCW! Vickie Dodge lives in Elkhorn. Vickie has expressed a desire to join the Foundation and the Community Outreach Committees. She loves Milwaukee and wants an opportunity to “give back.” Joanelle Klumb lives in Chenequa. Joanelle is interested in meeting other women and getting involved in new activities. Susan Godfrey lives at the Cudahy Towers. Susan is looking to meet interesting women and partake in the many events offered by the Club. Wendy Moeller lives in Shorewood. Wendy would like to meet more members and become involved in our many interesting programs. She especially loves the beauty and ambience of our wonderful Club. Sandra Lee Rainer lives nearby at the Regency House. Sandy has just moved to the area, so she is eager to meet new people. Her interests include antiques, sewing, cards, and, of course, fine dining. Member Birthday Nights March & April Birthdays Saturday, March 29 Saturday, April 12 Bring your friends and family to dinner in celebration of your birthday! Your entree and the special birthday dessert for all are complimentary! 2014 Membership Recruitment Rewards Program Now through June 30, 2014 Help us to reach our goal of 50 new members! Membership is a privilege that you, as a member, have the opportunity to share with friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors! Sponsor 1 new Active or Business member and receive $300 in Club gift certificates Sponsor 2 new Active or Business members and receive $500 in Club gift certificates Sponsor 3 new Active or Business members and have next year’s annual dues & capital improvemnet waived Valued at $2,800! For New Members... Initiation fee waived and $200 in Club gift certificates. A $700 value! gift certificates may be used only for dining, Club events, tours, & activities Eligibility for rewards will require the new member to join the Club by June 30, 2014. Membership fees must also be paid. For membership information, contact Valerie in the Club office valerie@wc-wi.org or 414/276-5170 PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES ANTIQUE SCOTTISH JEWELRY Thursday, March 13 11:30 a.m. social / 12:00 p.m. lunch / lecture to follow Arlene Eskilson of “The Way We Were” in Evanston, Illinois, rarely does shows outside the Chicago Metropolitan area. We are fortunate that she will speak to us about antique Scottish jewelry. It has a fascinating and fun history, originally distained by the English aristocracy but eventually embraced and popularized by Queen Victoria. She will bring samples of the unique silver and stone pieces and kilt pins. (Arlene spoke to us last year about Parisian jewelry designs.) Hostess: Alice Read Feel free to join us even if you’re not a member of the Antiques Group. To make your reservation, email leah@wc-wi.org or call 414/276-5170 ANTIQUES GROUP BUSINESS AND PLANNING MEETING Thursday, April 10 11:30 a.m. social / 12:00 p.m. lunch / Meeting to follow Bring your best ideas for topics and speakers. We’ll have a fun session of creative brainstorming and wishful thinking. Scottish Jewelry ANTIQUES AND FINE ART STUDY GROUP by Alice Read The Wyeths in Paris A Behind the Scenes Look at Curating an International Exhibition Wednesday, April 16 11:30 a.m. social / 12:00 p.m. lunch lecture following lunch Three-course luncheon $30 inclusive Join Ruth Stiff, Curator, “The Wyeths: Three Generations of American Art” at the Mona Bismarck Center, Paris. Ruth Stiff will present a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges a curator faces in mounting a major exhibition: from procurement, to transport, to presentation. She will discuss the Wyeths and share the importance of the Wyeth exhibition in advancing FrancoAmerican understanding of and appreciation for these quintessential American works of art. Ms. Stiff will also share the human side of a curator’s role with anecdotes from 25 years of curating international exhibitions. Ruth Stiff has been Curator of International Exhibitions at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (London), since 1986 and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Mona Bismarck Center in Paris since 2007. She has mounted numerous exhibitions, authored many exhibition catalogues, served as a guest curator for a number of American museums, and lectured throughout America and Europe. To make your reservation, email leah@wc-wi.org or call 414/276-5170 CLASSICS BOOK GROUP by Deb Patel The Classics Book Group made great springtime reading choices. On March 20, Kathleen Arenz will lead our discussion of The Inferno by Dante. Some may read the book in verse as written. Others may choose John Ciardi’s English translation. Another choice is a prose translation by Joseph Tusiani called “Dante’s Divine Comedy: As Told for Young People.” (Don’t be put off by the “young people” reference – it is sophisticated writing.) On April 17, Sara RS Miller will lead our discussion of Woman in the 19th Century, published in 1845 by American journalist, editor, and women’s rights advocate Margaret Fuller. Make sure you email leah@wc-wi.org or call 414/276-5170 to reserve your place for the 12:30 p.m. luncheon/discussion – the food is always good, and the discussion is always lively! Margaret Fuller NEW QUARTERLY THURSDAY PROGRAM NIGHT DINNER WITH AUTHOR AND SPEAKER ERIC VOGEL Thursday, March 20 5:30 p.m. Social / 6:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner $30 inclusive Eric Vogel, co-author of the newly published Layton’s Legacy: A Historic American Art Collection, 1888-2013, will speak on Frederick Layton and his art collection, which forms the basis of our present-day Milwaukee Art Museum. Layton was the second art collector in America to fund a civic art gallery for the public’s use and enjoyment. His European-style, single-story museum influenced the design of many American museums into the 20th century. Eric Vogel is the chair of 3D Design at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and an architectural historian. After dinner, a 25-minute movie will be shown featuring a walk-through of the original Greek Revival style Layton Art Gallery, which was demolished in 1957. Following the movie, a short lecture with a question-and-answer session will be held. Both the movie and the book will be available for purchase. To make your reservation, email leah@wc-wi.org or call 414/276-5170 MAH JONGG CLASSES Winds! Bams! Dragons! Learn an ancient game with a modern twist. Mah Jongg has been a popular game in America since the 1920’s. (Note: This is NOT merely matching tiles, sometimes erroneously called Mah Jongg on the Internet.) Combining both luck and skill, you will find Mah Jongg to be a friendly, fun, and fascinating game for men and women of all ages. Although this game of Chinese tiles is usually played by four people, the play is individual and partners are not needed. Groups of “Mahj” friends play regularly for years - come and see why so many people have enjoyed the game for such a long time. YOU TOO will be able to join in the fun after these classes. April 24, May 5, 8, 15, 22, 29 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m $60 includes all classes and materials needed Instructor: Janet Fine Email for more information: 1finegrammy@gmail.com. A Mah Jongg refresher class can be offered if there is enough interest. To make your reservation, email leah@wc-wi.org or call 414/276-5170 In Remembrance Betty Ewens Quadracci December 9, 2013 ART HISTORY LECTURE SERIES Wednesdays in March Lecturer: Martha Bolles, MA, Art History 11:00 a.m. lecture / lunch to follow Express lunch: soup, sandwich, dessert, & beverage $5 lecture $15 lunch This new lecture series will be the first in a larger series taking us from the beginnings of Western Art to the 20th century. In the first three-week “mini” series, we will examine where it all began. In later series, we will explore Medieval, Gothic, Renaissance, and the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries before arriving at the modern era. Art History of Three Different Ancient Cultures Wednesday, March 5 Egyptian Art The importance of the afterlife in Egyptian culture is reflected in their architecture (tombs), paintings, and sculpture. We will see influences of Egyptian art throughout the history of Western art. Wednesday, March 12 Greek Art The early Greeks were perhaps the most influential of the ancient artists. The Greek culture was less concerned with the afterlife, but expanded on Egyptian concerns with the design of their temples and their representation of human form. Wednesday, March 19 Further developments in architecture, sculpture, and painting were begun by the Romans as their culture supplanted the Greeks. Romans also contributed new ideas of government as they built their very large empire. Roman Art To make your reservation, email leah@wc-wi.org or call 414/276-5170 Marcus Aurelius “ART IN BLOOM” Milwaukee Art Museum Friday, March 28 11:30 a.m. social / 12:00 p.m. lunch 1:00 p.m. departure for museum / 3:00 p.m. return Gourmet Lunch and Art Museum Tour $30 inclusive for lunch (MAM admission additional) plus $9 for transportation Enjoy a delicious gourmet garden themed lunch at the WCW. After lunch, a shuttle will take us to the Milwaukee Art Museum. We will tour the art galleries filled with beautiful and fragrant artwork-inspired floral displays. There will be time to shop the fun and unique “Garden and Art Marketplace” located inside the Art Museum. Guests are welcome, so invite your friends. To make your reservation, email leah@wc-wi.org or call 414/276-5170 COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE NEWS GARDEN CLUB BUSINESS AND PLANNING MEETING Tuesday, April 8 11:30 a.m. social / 12:00 p.m. lunch All WCW members are welcome to attend the Garden Club discussion. We will be discussing lecture topics and field trip ideas for 2014-2015. To make your reservation, email leah@wc-wi.org or call 414/276-5170 By Joan Bruce, Betsy Prinz, and Mary Schnell COMFORT QUILTS FOR KIDS Hunger Task Force Saturday, March 15 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 14 Friday May 16 During our last visit WCW volunteers packed 640 boxes! Can we surpass that this time? We will be returning to Hunger Task Force to again package food boxes for seniors in need. These boxes contain a variety of nutritious items to help stretch their budget. Hunger Task Force is Milwaukee’s free and local food bank. It distributes food to more than 80 local food pantries, meal programs, and homeless shelters throughout Milwaukee County. Why not invite another Club member to join you? We also invite family and friends to lend an extra pair of hands. Everyone who has participated in the past has found this to be a fun and rewarding experience. The Community Outreach Committee continues to make small quilts by machine for children served by Children’s Protective Services of Children’s Hospital. Members are invited to join us for sessions on Friday, March 14, and Friday, May 16. All members are welcome. Quilting experience is not required. The sessions run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; you are welcome to join us for any part of the scheduled time. We take a short break for lunch at noon. To make your lunch reservation, email leah@wc-wi.org or call 414/276-5170. The committee welcomes donations of cotton quilting fabrics and batting. If you have any questions about the project please contact Lydia Cooley at 262/375-4963 or cooley.lydiay@gmail.com. Mark your calendar and don’t miss this great opportunity. CLOTHING DRIVE Tuesday, April 29 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. DIVA/DIVO once again will become the beneficiary of a clothing drive scheduled for Tuesday, April 29. The organization is very appreciative of our donations that have outfitted several men and women with back-to-work clothing. Especially needed are suits, separates, shoes, and accessories including scarves, purses, and jewelry. Unopened makeup and fragrance is also welcome. Please bring seasonal clothing. Donations can be dropped off at the Club on April 29 between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. or put in the coat room before that date. Thank you all in advance for your generosity. READERS, ARE YOU READY? Next Door Foundation 1000 Hours Wednesday, April 30 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 900 Hours Next Door Foundation’s Read to Me Program is pleased and excited to have the WCW return on April 30. Take the opportunity to read to preschoolers at their schools. The groups are small, one or two children, and the reading period short, about 20 minutes. Each volunteer will read three or four times. Join us and help these children begin a lifelong journey of reading and love for books. Carpools from the WCW are available. 10 - 12 members are needed. 800 Hours Contact Joan Bruce at joanbruce1@yahoo.com to volunteer for this rewarding event. 700 Hours 600 Hours 500 Hours 400 Hours 300 Hours 200 Hours 100 Hours Help Community Outreach reach 1,000 volunteer hours before the end of the fiscal year (April 30, 2014). ROCK-A-BYE BABIES April is Layette Collection Month The Community Outreach committee has designated April for the WCW Annual Layette Collection to benefit the Christ Child Society. Everything is needed - receiving blankets, sheets, onesies, sleepers, sweaters, booties, and caps, and, of course, diapers. The Christ Child Society will prepare layettes from our donations to distribute to mothers and babies in need of these essentials. Our own WCW knitters are always generous, making hand-knit sweaters, blankets, caps and more! Please follow their example and place your layette articles in the Pack and Play outside the office during the month of April. Many new mothers will celebrate their first Mother’s Day shortly after our clothing drive. Just think how happy you can make a new mother by helping to outfit her bundle of joy! GRANT ALLOCATION NEWS by Vicki Streich The Grant Allocation Committee recently convened to make the determinations for this year’s grants. As a result, 24 agencies have been chosen to receive grants from the WCW Foundation. Agencies that applied, as well as their sponsors, will be notified in February. A poster will also be displayed in the Club announcing the recipients. Awards will be given in the categories of human services, arts, and education. Thank you to all committee members for your charitable gift of time and dedication. Thank you also to all members who generously donated to the Foundation. April 3 promises to be a bright day as we host the annual Foundation Day Luncheon and grants are awarded. Futures are brighter for many people of the greater Milwaukee area thanks to the Woman’s Club of Wisconsin Foundation. FOUNDATION NEWS....NURTURING BRIGHT FUTURES WOMAN’S CLUB OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION DAY LUNCHEON Thursday, April 3 11:30 a.m. Social / 12:00 p.m. Luncheon Thursday, April 3, will be an extraordinary day. You can join in the celebration of the Club’s finest hour as the Grant Allocation Committee awards grants to the worthy community organizations selected to benefit from this year’s donations. Mark your calendar. All Club members and guests are encouraged to attend. To make your reservation, email leah@wc-wi.org or call 414/276-5170. The following donors contributed to the Woman’s Club of Wisconsin Foundation. On behalf of those whose lives will be strengthened through these gifts we offer heartfelt thanks. Donations listed were received December 1, 2013, through January 31, 2014. Jo Ann Beightol In Memory of The Martha Mitchell Society was established Joan Betts to recognize members whose lifetime record of James Castle, husband of Sally Castle Joan Brengel contributions to the Endowment Fund exceeds Kathleen Arenz Carol Carpenter $5,000. This includes gifts of stocks, cash gifts, Joan Betts Nancy Carpenter and memorials and the receipt of appropriate Jan Fritz Patty Compton documents detailing the Planned Giving Ann Miller Marla Eichmann arrangements where the Endowment Fund is Carole Montgomery Barbara Fuldner the beneficiary. A plaque has been placed in the Margaret Murphy Jeanne Gaenslen entrance of the Club listing each member who Flip Weber Judy Harrison achieved this recognition. Jennifer Hillis Helen Huston Ellie Jacobson Donna Jordahl Judy Jorgensen Peggy Karpowicz Barbara Klein Rosemary Monroe Marian Nasgovitz Alice Nelson Jane O’Connell Marlyn Stewart Mary Streich Janet Tallberg Sargit Warriner Flip Weber Nora Werra Carmen Witt Diane Zore Boswell Book Company Joan and Peter W. Bruce Fund George and Julie Mosher Family Foundation Oconomowoc Area Foundation Streich Family Foundation Thomas S. Van Alyea, husband of Pat Van Alyea Kelley McIntosh In Honor of Barbara Brown Lee Kelley McIntosh WCW Grant Allocation Committee Melinda Scott Krei Filippa C. Weber Kelley McIntosh Pamela Weghorst Vicki Delgadillo’s Father Flip Weber Babs Gunnison, sister of Roxybelle Heyse Judy Harrison Melissa Pawlowski’s grandfather Flip Weber Betty Quadracci Lois Smith Jane M. Reynolds Kathleen Cavallo Barbara Claire Strecker Susan Strecker Joan C. Van Deuren, mother of Susie Donovan Joan C. and Richard A. Van Deuren Family Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Raymond T. Zillmer, former WCW member and mother of Jean Levenhagen Jean Levenhagen Congratulations and welcome to new Martha Mitchell Society members. These members all enjoy Amethyst status: Patty Compton Mary Connelly Shelly Culea Susan Donovan Barbara Klein Congratulations and thanks also go out to the following members who have achieved another level in the Martha Mitchell Society’s “Circle of Gems”: Peggy Karpowicz – Pearl Cynthia Stoll - Pearl Susan Strecker – Pearl Filippa Weber - Pearl Peggy Ann – Opal Nora Werra – Opal This year we introduced our Circle of Gems which acknowledges additional levels of giving; a token gemstone will be awarded as each level is achieved: $5,000 Amethyst Level $10,000 Pearl Level $15,000 Opal Level $20,000 Sapphire Level $25,000 Peridot Level $30,000 Ruby Level $35,000 Garnet Level $40,000 Emerald Level $45,000 Amber Level $50,000 Diamond Level NEWSLETTER EDITOR Marie O’Brien PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR Mary Ann Beaumont DESIGNER Melissa Pawlowski PRE-EVENT FOR THE KENTUCKY DERBY (WEAR YOUR FAVORITE HAT) For those unable, or unwilling, to travel to Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, join in the fun and wear your favorite hat. Friday, May 2 11:30 a.m. social / 12:00 p.m. lunch / fun and games to follow Two-course luncheon with passed hors d’oeuvres and pink champagne $30 inclusive To make your reservation, email leah@wc-wi.org or call 414/276-5170 MAY / JUNE 2014 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE... April 1 Make submissions by 5:00 p.m. by email only to mobrien@enterforce.com DAVID CESARINI, NEXT ACT THEATER Tuesday, May 6 5:30 p.m. social / 6:00 p.m. dinner / speaker following dinner WCW ARCHIVES Next Act Theatre has been striving to engage the hearts and minds of its audience with compelling, intimate, professional theatre intended to stimulate thought, foster the exchange of ideas, and promote the development of new perspectives and understanding since 1990. www4.uwm.edu/libraries/arch/ To access WCW holdings, click on Finding Aids, then type “wcw” in the search box Theatre menu: starter, soup/salad, fish/beef entrée, & choice of dessert $32 plus service charge & tax David Cesarini, the dynamic, driving force behind Milwaukee’s Next Act Theatre, will “pull back the curtains a bit.” He will share an insider’s peek into the innovative, thought-provoking, and entertaining world of Next Act Theatre. To make your reservation, email leah@wc-wi.org or call 414/276-5170 Woman’s Club of Wisconsin Where Women of Influence Gather CHECK US OUT! The www.wc-wi.org website Fresh look, easy navigation, interactive calendar, downloadable newsletter and calendar, great pictures, and daily updates for your convenience. VOLUNTEER VITAMINS: “How wrong it is for woman to expect the man to build the world she wants, rather than set out to create it for herself.”Anais Nin