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APRIL 2021 | VOLUME 51 ISSUE 10

              YORBA LINDA LIGHTS
                    The Newsletter of The Yorba Linda Woman's Club

               A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS
              INTERNATIONAL & CALIFORNIAFEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS

Upcoming Events                          As I entered my house this afternoon, I looked up and
                                         realized that I still had shamrocks hanging from my front
Board Meeting 4.8 7 PM                   door. Yes, as I write this, it is March. But tomorrow is April.
Out to Lunch 4.14-11:30 Kelly's          Where did March go? Greg and I ate outside at a local
Korner-Placentia                         restaurant and the wind was so strong, plates were being
General Meeting 4.15 7 PM                moved. Out like a lion is right!
Out to Dinner 4.22
6:30 TBD Location
                                         I find it interesting that even though we aren’t meeting, our
                                         days are not empty. We are still sewing, collecting denim
                                         jackets, etc. We are participating in membership events like
                                         our Out-to-Dinners and Lucy Huerta’s wine bottle painting
                                         class. Stay aware…we have some other activities planned for
                                         you to join.

                                         I wish I had hard news about when we can meet again. Ann
                                         Walker has taken over the Telephone Tree and she will be
                                         updating the tree limbs. This is our meager attempt to stay
                                         informed about our members. Please stick with us.

                                         At our March General Meeting, we did not have a quorum.
                                         Linda Queen was ready to present the new officers. Carrie
                                         was ready to present the proposed changes to our Bylaws.
                                         Two of our Board Members brought Motions to the Board. All
                                         was for naught. For whatever reason, we did not have enough
                                         members on Zoom to be able to vote on these things. That
A MESSAGE                                means come April’s General Meeting, these issues and more
FROM THE                                 will need to be voted upon. A member today told me she
                                         doesn’t do Zoom because her computer or device doesn’t
PRESIDENT                                have a camera. If you don’t have a camera, no problem.
Susie Autry                              Instead of your face, we will see your name and/or phone
                                         number. And you and your VOTE will count towards the
                                         quorum.
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                              ESO
                              Epsilon Sigma Omicron (ESO) is a GFWC-sponsored
                              reading program with the motto: Enlighten your own
                              pathway.
                              To attain each reading level, members read books (including
                              audiobooks) in different categories and submit a
                              brief report to the club Chairman. You record the book
                              information and the number of hours spent reading. (A
                              quick calculation is two minutes per page.) Pledge, report
                              forms, track-sheet, and general information can be
A MESSAGE FROM
                              found on the CFWC website at https://www.cfwc.org/eso/.
1ST VP CO-DEAN
Kaycee Stack                  A suggested reading list is included on the website, but you
                              can read nearly anything you like. This program will
                              expand your reading experiences. It also gives you
                              opportunities to learn new ideas, new genres, a DIY project,
                              history, or just relaxing while reading a good book.

                   Potential Fundraiser   & Potential In Kind Drive

     SAVERS FUNRaiser-new and used clothes, books, furniture, and
                      household goods drive.

               Donation of Cleaning Supplies-Anti-Trafficking Services

These have not been voted on by the general membership. Hoping you will
         join us at the next meeting so we can have a quorum.
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                       ANNUAL DUES PAYMENT

                                  Hello YLWC Members, This is a friendly reminder to those
                                  members that wish to join our Fabulous Yorba Linda
                                  Woman’s Club for the 2021-2022 club year, your dues are
                                  now needed. The deadline is coming up soon. I am
                                  required to get our portion to Orange District no later than
                                  April 30th. We will be calling members in the upcoming
                                  weeks, to help remind you. Thank you so very much.

                                  I would also like to thank all those that attended our Wine
 A MESSAGE FROM                   Painting Membership Fundraiser on Saturday, March 27th.
                                  Thank to those that made a donation, but could not attend.
 2ND VP                           I would especially like to say THANK YOU, Leslie Sorrells, for
 MEMBERSHIP                       her help in setting up and making cupcakes and Nancy

 Lucy Huerta
                                  Capel for creating some succulent pots for an extra boost in
                                  sales.

                                  I am honored to say we raised $475 for our general fund!!!

DENIM DAY: APRIL 28, 2021. AN AWARENESS CAMPAIGN!
 The campaign began after an Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction. The
 reasoning? The victim wore tight pants, under threat, she helped the perpetrator take them
 off. The court believed this implied consent. The following day the incensed women in
 Parliament wore jeans in solidarity with the victim. Peace Over Violence developed Denim
 Day to raise awareness of victim-blaming and myths that often surrounds sexual violence.
 Make a statement on the 28th of April by wearing jeans and a teal ribbon for Sexual Assault
 Month. If someone asks about the ribbon share this story and why you are wearing jeans.
 Support survivors of sexual violence by raising your voice! Raise awareness!
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                                             FINANCIAL UPDATE

                            BANK BALANCE AT 2/28/2021 $21,978.14

                             BANK BALANCE AS OF 3/22/2021                  $25,963.50

                             In February we voted to request all active members contribute
                             $25.00 to the club in lieu of the amenities for the meeting for
                             2020-21. 20 members paid their $25.00 at the beginning of the
                             club year. Since we have not had meetings this year, it was
                             decided all members should contribute $25.00 to the general
A MESSAGE FROM fund. 48 members have made that payment which equals
DIRECTOR OF    $1,200 for the club use. Thank you to the 48 members.

FINANCE
                             If you have not made your payment, please send your $25.00
Dottie Jensen
                             as soon as possible. You can send the check to P.O.Box 91,
                             Yorba Linda, Ca 92886. Please mark it as amenities for
                             2020-21.

                                        SOCIALITES

Lunch will be on April 14th at 11:30 AM at Kelly’s Korner Restaurant at 907 E. Yorba
Linda, Placentia, CA.
After we have our lunch we will walk the short distance to Rich’s Farm Ice Cream for dessert.

Dinner will be April 29th at 6 PM – Location TBD
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           SEW KIND AND THREADS OF LOVE
                                             Aileen Baker and Andrea Hagen – Sew
                                                        Kind Chairmen
                                              Jackie McPheeters – Threads of Love
                                                           Chairman
                         “April Showers bring May Flowers”, and even though we may
                         not get many April showers, the groups still shower the charities
                         with their love and hard work.

                         The ladies in the Sew Kind group have continued to cut and sew
                         at home to create the items we donate to the various charities.
                         The group recently donated 22 of the Trauma Bears to the BACA
                         organization. Ann Walker came to Aileen’s front porch to pick
                         them up, so several children will now receive them for comfort.
                         Thanks to the donation of fleece from several YLWC members,
                         more bears are in the process of being made so those will be
                         donated soon. The gals are also working on all the other
                         projects as well.

                         Threads of Love is now able to donate their preemie baby items
                         to most of the hospitals, and once the gals in the group have
                         been fully vaccinated they will be back to work on all the
                         needed items.

                         As always, if anyone would like to help in either of these
                         projects, just give one of the chairmen a call or email.

                             BYLAWS UPDATE
Please plan to attend the next general meeting on April 15 so the bylaws
can be reviewed and voted on. Your voice and attendance are important at
meetings so the business can be conducted with a membership quorum
present.
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                        CREATIVE CORNER

                 Jane                                           Ans
                                                Darling knitted baby booties for the
 Cozy knitted fingerless gloves.
                                                Military Family project,

                                      Susie
                          Great Calligraphy plaques,

                                                   Please submit by email to Jane
                                                      Spence, CLJCS02@aol.com
                                                       Questions: 714-777-2452
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                   ENVIRONMENT – BIRD SANCTUARY
Club Member Question: When is the best time to trim our trees to save bird nests?
The Audubon brochure below notes most birds nest between February 1 and August 31, therefore,
trees and shrubs should be trimmed during the fall and winter months. In Southern California, nests
of hummingbirds, hawks, owls, and others may be found at any time of year. Always check for active
nests before trimming. “Keep Bird Nests Safe and Your Trees Healthy” brochure online. Also, our
Club has several of these brochures. Please contact me if you’d like one.

Environment/Ecological Assistance:
Through tree and plant trimming awareness and education, we can improve and maintain the
protection and appreciation of our birds, other wildlife, and their habitats. This contributes to achieving
balanced and environmentally sound ecosystems within our communities.

                                                                            OLIVIA ALESSI – CHAIR

Member picture contribution: The “New” Bald
Eagle Babies – Spring is here; It’s a new
beginning!
         By Jackie McPheeters. She says “Our
                    local babies are thriving.”
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  95 TH BIRTHDAY DRIVE BY PARTY FOR JULIE ASTLE

Julie joined the Yorba Linda Woman’s Club in 2008. She is a long-time resident with a wealth of
knowledge about the Land of Gracious Living. Throughout her many decades of community service,
Julie has also joined, volunteered, and/or worked with the Del Norte Garden Club, Yorba Linda
Historical Society, Susanna Bixby Bryant Museum and Botanic Garden, Yorba Linda Service League,
Friends of the Yorba Linda Public Library, Yorba Linda Civic Light Opera, among countless other
organizations. Happy Birthday, Julie!

Thank you note from Julie to the club:

Dear lovely ladies of the Yorba Linda Woman’s Club.
You were so generous with your time and effort to provide a festive event for my 95th birthday. A drive-by is
new to me. I have heard of them but never saw one or participated in one. WOW! What a great way to
celebrate an occasion. Fun for all with balloons, noisemakers, flowers, cards, smiles, laughter, and a birthday
cake. A great time was had by all. Thank you, it was wonderful,
Love
Julie Astle
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                                   65th Annual Orange District

                                             Convention

        Registration               CELEBRATE
        & Lunch $33
                                   YOUR TEAM
     More information
                                     SPIRIT
                                         17 APRIL 2021 • 9:30 AM
                                      LA HABRA COMMUNITY CENTER

                   Fun May Facts
In England, there are many cuckoo festivals. The arrival of the cuckoo
            bird in April is a signal that spring has arrived.

                 The Titanic sank on April 15, 1912.

                        April 22 is Earth Day.

                     April is Soft Pretzel Month
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