Committees   2007-2008
The strength of our club depends on active
members.  We encourage each member to join a
committee where interests or abilities can benefit
our club
Membership - Kathleen OConnell
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Helps at our new member wine socials, new members’ coffee and also the welcome
table at all meetings.  Helps with recruiting and new member follow-up.  
Programs - Elizabeth Stovall
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Makes our general meetings fun by helping to plan the programs, finalizing meeting
details, and helping to make the meetings run smoothly.  
Publicity - Kerry Luskic
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This committee is integral in getting the word out to our community through various
media about all the exciting things our club is doing within and for Madison.
Sunshine - Hilary Griffin
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Helps by bringing meals to members who have had a birth or serious illness in their
family.   Sign up to cook and/or deliver a meal.  Chairperson is responsible for
coordinating between family and volunteers.  
Ways and Means - Carrie Nye Upcoming Events
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Is an extremely important committee.  It helps plan our fund raisers including our
Spring Auction. Money raised at this event is given to charitable causes including a
scholarship to a Daniel Hand Senior.  
Webmaster - Allison MacLeod
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Publishes club’s website.  Regularly updates website with information to keep
members informed of club activities and news.
Civic - Astrid Bernard Upcoming Events
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Plans events for the benefit of our Madison Community.  Traditionally, Madison Newcomers
have helped at the Bauer Park Harvest Festival in October, partnered with Madison
Community Services in November, December and April to help with food baskets for the needy
in Madison and in December we organize a holiday party for the residents of the Watrous
House, and help at the town Tree Lighting ceremony.  In February we have organized a
Valentine's Day party for the day resident of the Strong House Adult Day Care facility,  in May
we have participated in the town wide Green Up Clean Up and in July we have marched in the
July 4th parade.  This year our newest partner will be MadisonCares which is the local branch
of Habitat for Humanity.  We will be working on their newest site in New Haven in October
and March."
Charitable Contributions – Melissa Thornburg
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Collects and evaluates requests for donations from charities or local organizations
needing money.  
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