Hopatcong Women’s Club news update

HOPATCONG — The New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC), of which the Hopatcong Women’s Club is a member, has initiated a three-month effort of collecting non-perishable food items with the goal of restocking the shelves of the state’s food pantries, shelters and soup kitchens. To participate in donating food to help the cause, donation bins for the Hopatcong Women’s Club are located at the Hopatcong Post Office, Borough Hall, Skylands Medical Group and Sovereign Bank. On April 4 the Highlands District of the NJSFWC held an Achievement Day and Spring Conference at the Zeris Inn in Mountain Lakes. Members that received recognition included Pat Beach, who won an award for all-around work in the Highlands District for her report on a club project. Pat Andersen, current co-president, was recognized for being the District Assistant and the District Day of Service Chairman. The club was recognized for co-hosting the Highlands Performing Arts Day and participating in the 1894 Society. Two gold ribbons were awarded to Ellen Buongiorno, for both the Christmas card and scrapbook projects she entered, and one blue ribbon was awarded to Monica Cavano for her children’s sweater entry. The Hopatcong Women’s Club meets the third Wednesday of each month. The final meeting and luncheon of the season will be held at Pavinci’s Restaurant on May 16 and will be $25 per person. Regular meetings resume in September. For more information or to reserve a space for the May meeting, contact Selma Reichert at 973-770-4989. All local women looking to form new friendships and to find a special niche or pet project of interest to them are encouraged to contact Membership Chairperson Selma Reichert at 973-770-4989. New officers for the club's 2012–14 season Co-presidents: Ellen Buongiorno and Marlene Colabella First Vice President: Monica Cavano Second Vice President: Selma Reichert Third Vice President: Cindy Marinese Recording Secretary: Linda Kalata Corresponding Secretary: Betty Flinn Federation Secretary: Pat Andersen Financial Secretary: Margaret Dam Treasurer: Pat Beach