From the archive · Club year 56

1991-1992

Marilyn Roselli, President

“It’s so worthwhile to know that BJWC is making such a valuable contribution to the community.”

From her letter to the next president, June 1992

Program cover for A View from the Veranda, the March 1992 spring fashion show
$24,090
given to the community
$22,600
raised at two fundraisers
174
members, 127 active
32
new members by December
Leadership

Executive Board

PresidentMarilyn Roselli
First Vice PresidentKathy Robertaccio
Second Vice PresidentSally Yaney
TreasurerKaren Darch
Recording SecretaryPat Edinger
Corresponding SecretaryCathy Beazley
AdvisorsJeanne CannonTerri Parker
The roster

Members of 1991-1992

127 active and 47 associate members.
The full list from the 1991-1992 directory is coming soon.
Signature fundraisers

How we raised it

The club called it “a record year of fundraising.”

Invitation to A View from the Veranda, Saturday, March 14, 1992 at The Concorde in Kildeer
Spring · March 14, 1992

A View from the Veranda

Fashion Show and Silent Auction at The Concorde in Kildeer. The runway featured student designers, Barrington merchants and a New York designer, with Joyce Stout as commentator. More than 300 reservations, basket centerpieces, a raffle, and three $150 scholarships awarded to young designers.

Chairs: Laurie Gray and Barb Walt · Profit: $12,559
Fall · November 14, 1991

Cornucopia

The craft show at the Knights of Columbus Hall, with a Preview Party the night before limited to 350 tickets. Every member followed the “2-2-2 plan”: buy two raffle books, bake two items and work two hours. Up about $2,000 from the year before.

Chairs: Noreen Burgeson and Mary Smithe · Earned: $10,041
Month by month

The year in moments

  1. September1991
    • 3Membership drive nightA “harvest” themed welcome with hors d’oeuvres from the board. 27 guests attended.
    • 5Special Interests returnsThe committee was revived after several years away, starting with a coffee at Joy Dowling’s home.
  2. October1991
    • 1Honoring long serviceTerri Parker presented plaques to Ruth Munson and Delores Homuth for their years of service.
    • 29Cantigny tourA tour of the McCormick home and gardens in Wheaton, then lunch overlooking the golf course.
  3. November1991
    • 14CornucopiaThe fall craft show, with the Preview Party on the 13th.
    • 19Talbots holiday previewFour members modeled at Talbots of Barrington, followed by a recipe exchange at Marty Gibbons’ home.
  4. December1991
    • 10Juniors Christmas PartyAt the Presbyterian Church. Members’ generosity helped six needy families, and the club donated to Winterscapes and the Elgin Crisis Center.
  5. January1992
    • 14The Bridal BashTen members modeled their own wedding and bridesmaid gowns, with homemade wedding cakes.
    • 29Book discussionMembers read and reviewed “Scarlett” together.
  6. February1992
    • 4Picnic membership dinnerThe spring membership drive, hosted by Kathy Robertaccio and the board.
  7. March1992
    • 3Bingo nightThe March program.
    • 14A View from the VerandaThe spring fashion show and silent auction.
  8. April1992
    • 7Springtime in SonomaA wine and cheese evening in members’ homes.
    • 18Easter Egg HuntAt Baker’s Lake, despite very wet ground.
    • 25Child Fingerprinting44 children fingerprinted.
  9. May1992
    • 5Officers electedKathy Robertaccio was elected president for 1992-1993.
    • 12Seniors Spring FlingLunch, bingo and the Barrington Children’s Choir for about 130 area seniors.
  10. June1992
    • 2June Dinner at Kemper LakesThe year’s giving was announced, and Marilyn received a standing ovation.
    • 29Safety TownTwo summer sessions, running into mid July.
Philanthropy

Where the money went

$24,090 given away, up from $21,358 the year before. The Philanthropy Committee thanked every member “for this incredible increase.”

Largest gifts

From the disbursement list, June 2, 1992.

  1. Barrington High School scholarships$4,000
  2. Barrington Youth Services$1,500
  3. Barrington Fire Department$500
  4. CAP La Casa$500

New this year

Organizations on the 1991-1992 list that were not supported the year before.

Barrington Youth Dance EnsembleLekotek at Clearbrook CenterMeals on WheelsNortheast Illinois Special OlympicsWINGSResource Center for the Elderly

Also supported

Safety TownService to SeniorsABCDEBarrington Area Arts CouncilBarrington Area Historical SocietyBarrington Area Council on AgingBarrington Area LibraryBarrington Police DepartmentBarrington Hills Police DepartmentCitizens for ConservationPADSCountryside Association for the HandicappedElgin Crisis CenterFamily Services of South Lake CountyField of DreamsHabitat for HumanityHospice of Northeast IllinoisLifespanA Safe PlaceShelter, Inc.Kidsline/Talkline
From the archive

Photos and papers

Hand-lettered Sounds of the Season holiday dinner buffet menu
The “Sounds of the Season” holiday dinner menu, c. 1991.
A View from the VerandaMarch 1992 · program and invitation
President’s binderMarilyn Roselli, 1991-1992
Special Interests reportYear-end committee report
May 1992 newsletterNewsletter scan

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