Newcomers' Club of Wellesley

Get Involved

Below is an up-to-date list of opportunities to get more involved with the club. We hope you will jump in and volunteer for a position or to host an event. It is a wonderful way to meet more people and help us make the club the best resource possible for you and the rest of our club members. Thanks in advance!

Board and Committee Positions

We are looking for a few more club members to help us make this year a big success. The currently open board and committee positions are described below. The positions in bold we especially need to fill as soon as possible. Joining the board or a committee is a great way to get involved in the club and make some great new friends. If you are interested in learning more about any of these positions or have suggestions for new club activities, please contact Julianna Kaden (781-431-6404 or jfkaden@msn.com) or Lesley Prowda (781-489-5253 or lprowda@comcast.net).

Bugle Co-Editor
Prepares newsletter in alternating months -- compiles information for newsletter and creates design and layout. The Bugle is created in Microsoft Word so only basic word processing skills are needed. This is a creative, collaborative position and a great way to learn about the club and get to know a lot of people. More editors are critical to our ability to continue to publish the newsletter.

Business Development Chair
Secures and handles advertising in The Bugle and the membership directory, coordinates co-sponsored events with local businesses and organizations.

Casual Cuisine
Contact: Molly Cote (237-1848) It is with great enthusiasm and hearty appetites that we are searching for hosts for our events! The Co-Chairs will do all of the coordination with attendees before and during the event. A theme is chosen and then it is potluck and BYOB to share. It would be delectable if interested hosts could seat 20-25 people (not necessarily at formal tables with chairs) at one time. Dates are somewhat flexible and dependent on other Newcomers' Club Activities already scheduled. Please call Molly if you are up for opening your home to friends who will be supplying an abundance of great food, wine and conversation!

Community Service Co-Chairs(2)
Help plan and implement opportunities for members to participate in community outreach food and clothing drives, park clean-ups, holiday donations, etc. Coordinate social events where co-sponsor donates portion of proceeds to charity. May also help plan outreach to club members in need.

Family Events Committee Members
Assist with planning and coordination of weekend events for the whole family such as parties and special outings (see Family Events in the Activities section of the website for an idea of this year's events).

Social Events Committee Members
Social events volunteers help plan all of the major social events throughout the year (such as Wine Tasting, Oktoberfest, Game Night, and the Annual Clambake and Auction).  This is a big, fun, committee and a great way to meet other club members.

Auction Chair and Committee
Plan annual auction (solicit donations, prepare packages and materials for auction, work with Social Committee on event)

Membership Directory Committee
Committee helps write and design Membership Directory, lots of room for input and creativity.

Hosting Opportunities

Most club events are hosted at members. homes, so our club relies on our members. generosity in sharing their homes. Below is a list of events for which we are currently seeking hosts and the person to contact to find out more information or volunteer. If you see any events on the calendar with a tbd for location, those events are likely in need of a host as well, so feel free to contact the person listed as responsible for planning that event or the chairperson of the relevant committee for more information.

Book Club
Contact: Douglas Stock (237-2249) Watch the web for the schedule. Typically hosts provide paper goods and beverages and attendees bring snacks.

Playgroups & Children's Events
Contact: Susie Serreze (susiedavidson@hotmail.com)

For Playgroups, hosts choose the time (which can be weekday or weekend) and type of playgroup (Story & Snack, Arts & Crafts, infants only, infants and toddlers (birth to 2), 5 and under, etc.) Hosts also provide refreshment and any planned activities. For information about other Children's Events, contact Susie.

International
Contact: Shirley Leslie-Smiths or Caroline Darbyshire
(leslie_smiths@comcast.net or darby.shire@verizon.net)

Contact Shirley or Caroline for information about upcoming events and hosting needs.

Men's Poker Night
Contact: Brian Steele (brian.steele@alumni.duke.edu)

Meets roughly once a month. Contact Brian for more information about schedule and what hosting entails.

Social Events
Contact: Sharon Dunbar (eastlongmeadow@juno.com)

Typically large adults-only weekend events. See Social Events in the Activities section of the website for the schedule of this year's events.

Wine &Dine
Contact: Laura Foody (laura@foodyzone.com)

Gourmet dinner parties. Hosts purchase wine and/or prepare course of their choosing, hosts tally receipts from all attendees and hosts and attendees share the cost of the food and wine. See Wine & Dine in the Activities section of the website for the schedule of this year's dinners.

Moms' Morning Coffees & Women's Events
Contact: Tracey Wood (traceyawood@comcast.net)

Moms' Morning Coffees are held approximately every six weeks on a weekday morning. Contact Tracey for schedule, details about hosting or information about other Women's Events hosting opportunities.