3985 Hunt Club Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Welcome to the Women's Network of Jacksonville Golf & Country Club
Community, Caring, and Sharing
A Message From The President
Hello, Ladies,
I hope everyone is enjoying the cooler weather. Welcome to all of the new members who have joined the Women’s Network! We have quite a few new names, and we look forward to meeting all of you soon.
The changes we’ve experienced this year have been beyond strange, but one thing that never changes is our members’ generosity. Since we announced that we are offering free membership for 2021 and allowing our members to donate their dues to charity, we have already raised over $1,000! In my previous letter, I said that we would announce the charity that would benefit soon. However, due to the overwhelming response, the Board has decided to donate to two charities. All funds collected from the “annual dues” donation will be divided equally between Mission House and Rethreaded. Many of you are aware of the work of these two impressive organizations.
Mission House empowers individuals affected by homelessness in the Beaches area by providing food, clothing, medical care, and support services with an avenue to self-sufficiency.
Founded in 2012, Rethreaded started with a simple idea and a strong passion from its founder, Kristin Keen. She began by forming relationships with women on the street and making prison visits. She realized that the greatest need was for a safe, supportive work environment where the women could earn money while learning a skill and experiencing continued healing through community. Rethreaded employs women who are survivors of human trafficking.
If you’d like more information on Mission House or Rethreaded, please visit missionhousejax.org and rethreaded.com.
Beginning this month, the Welcoming Committee will be making personal visits to each new JGCC resident. We will deliver a house plant, along with a bag of homemade cookies. If anyone is interested in decorating pots, assembling plants, and decorating cookies, there will be opportunities to lend a hand. Please contact Tracy Navarro at tracynavarro.realtor@gmail.com if you’d like to join the Welcoming Committee.
We are having a sale on the JGCC Notecards! Buy one dozen for $10, and get a second one for $5. Everyone likes to receive a handwritten note, and with the Holidays coming up, this is the perfect time to stock up. See the graphic on the What's New page for details.
I love to hear from our members, so please contact me with any comments or suggestions. Stay safe and healthy, and l hope to see you soon.
Thanks,
Stacie
Stacie Merriman
President, Women’s Network of JGCC
904-316-2766