Handbook
The Club was organized in 1950 through the efforts of Mrs. Elizabeth Lamprey to provide the members opportunities for socialization, education and support to the community through unity and the power to do good.
Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic for which it stands;
one nation under God, indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Club Collect
Keep us, oh God from pettiness;
let us be large in thought, in word, in deed.
Let us be done with fault finding
and leave off self-seeking.
May we put away all pretense
and meet each other face to face,
without self-pity and without prejudice.
May we never be hasty in judgment,
and always be generous.
Let us take time for all things;
make us to grow calm, serene, gentle.
Teach us to put into action our better impulses,
straightforward and unafraid.
Grant that we may realize it is
the little things that create differences,
that in the big things of life we are as one.
And may we strive to touch and to know
the great, common human heart of all.
and oh Lord God, let us forget-not to be kind!
Mary Stuart (1904)
Monthly Meetings
General Meetings are traditionally held at the Moultonborough Function Hall, formerly the Lions Club, on Old Rt. 109 unless otherwise noted. Members arrive no earlier than 1:30PM for social time and enjoy a variety of fruit, veggies, cheeses and, of course, desserts. Our speaker presentation will begin at 2:00PM and a business meeting follows until 3:30PM. Guests are welcome (please refer to bylaws.) Members will be notified by email if there are changes in scheduling.
Included in the president’s “General Meeting Reminder” emails each month is an RSVP link in which members indicate whether or not they are able to attend the meeting. Please respond in a timely manner each month. RSVPs may also be made by using the “Meeting RSVP” button at www.MoultonboroughWomensClub.org.
Inclement Weather Policy: If schools close in Moultonborough due to weather, there will be no Club meeting that day. MWC meetings will be rescheduled to the following day. If school is cancelled for multiple days, the Club meeting will be on the first day school is back in session. If Moultonborough schools have a delayed start due to weather, the MWC meeting will take place as scheduled. Check the MWC website for updates. (Refer to Channel 9 WMUR TV or WASR 1420 Radio for school announcements. You can also access the school’s website www.sau45.org.)
It is expected that during the year each member will serve as hostess; this includes helping to set up the room for the meeting, making coffee and providing fruit, cheese, appetizer or dessert for all to enjoy. Members sign up for a month or are assigned. If you are unable to participate on your month, it is your responsibility to find a substitute and to notify the Hospitality Chairperson. After the general meeting each month, the next month’s hostesses will meet to discuss the setup and theme for the following month.
Calendar of Events
September
Monday, September 8th 11:30AM The first General meeting of the year is a luncheon held at Geneva Point Meeting House. Members are to gather at 11:30, bring their own lunch and a new or almost new item for our Coffee Can Auction Event.
September Hostesses: Carol Adey, Christina Ashjian, Carol Bamberry, Charlene Berube, Barbara Brzezowski, Trish Conley, Donna Conway, Deb Deacetis, Rose Kennedy, Carolanne Mahan, Jeannine Royer, Janet Schurko, Mindi Whitney, Kimberly Ziegele
Thursday, September 25th A New Member Tea is to be held at 1pm. Hostesses: Tina Middlebrook and Sara Prouty
October
Monday, October 6th 1:30PM Mark Ishkanian and Pat Tarpey from Lake Winnipesaukee Association will educate the club on Cyanobacteria. Monthly charity: Making Strides Walk
October Hostesses: Jill Alexander, Heather Anderson, Jennifer Anderson, Leatrice Bane, Linda Brady, Nancy Cole, Bev Holtzberg, Stephanie Ledoux, Valerie Merchant, Nancy McDonough, Marie Popkin, Linda Ridenour, Diane Schneider, Nancy Slaney, Patricia Vanderhoef, Paula Young, Peg Young
Wednesday, October 15th A New Member Tea is to be held at 4pm. Hostesses: Tina Middlebrook and Sara Prouty
Sunday, October 19th The MWC team will be walking in Moultonborough in support of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Please contact Deb Kumpf or Nancy McDonough if you would like to participate or donate.
November
Monday, November 3rd 1:30PM Shannon Moore from WayPoint will speak at the General Meeting this month. Monthly charity: Lakes Region Food Pantry
November Hostesses: Leslie Ann Angelo, Lori Babine, Cindy Bergeron, Terri Champagne, Jen Fodaski, Cathy Graham, Nancy Hill, Susan LaFlamme, Robin Lamprey, Cynthia Loker, Ann Mardis, Barbara Palmer, Susan Waldrip, Karen Wright
December
Monday, December 1st 1:30PM We are blessed again this year to have the Moultonborough Academy Chorus entertain us at our General Meeting this month. Monthly charities: Moultonborough Children, MVSB Mitten Tree, and Waypoint in Laconia.
December Hostesses: Jo Berman, Mary Bishop, Lorraine Cahill, Joelle Casey, Jan Flanagan, Nancy Glaim, Barbara Goren, Ellen Griffin, Kim Johnson, Marilyn Lezberg, Nina Marchese, Gail McCarthy, Elaine Purrington, Susan Reepmeyer, June Sarno, Karen Truberg
January
Monday, January 5th 1:30PM CASA of NH panel members Susan LaFlamme and Tina Middlebrook will represent the New Hampshire Court Appointed Special Advocates at this month’s meeting. Monthly charity: Ossipee Humane Society
January hostesses: Kathy Allen, Suzanne Conlin, Denise Desrochers, Karin Doheny, Jane Harrington, Marilyn Kaers, Deb Kumpf, Michele Lemelin, Wendy Monbouquette, Lynn Photiades, Sara Prouty, Dotty Simpson, Jane Smits, Lorraine Sullivan Taylor, Laurie Whitley, Deb Wiacek, Joanne Wilhelm
February
Monday, February 2nd 1:30PM Brittany Durgin from the Moultonborough Library will speak this month. Monthly charity: Moultonborough Library’s Seed Library
February Hostesses: Ann Marie Abbott, Gayle Aylward, Barbara Brash, Paige Cavic, Terry Cho, Karen Ciardi, Debora DeBerardinis, Donna Durante, Linda Hirschberg, Lisa Hutchinson, Annette Lesonsky, Mary Michener, Tina Middlebrook, Sharon Paton, Kerry Soroka
March
Monday, March 2nd 1:30PM Chef Ooh from Lemongrass Restaurant will join us at our General Meeting. Monthly charity: New Hampshire Veteran’s Home Sunshine Cart
March Hostesses: Julie Bezoet de Bie, Karen DeDonato, Carol Dreyer, Valerie Durland, Linda Edelman, Helen Evans, Sharon Gulla, Anni Jacobson, Janice Jenket, Pam King, Barbara Koehler, Betsy Merkle, Carolyn Minahan, Julie Osgood, Donna Robillard, Tracy Webster-Babcock, Mary Whiting, Nancy Zeloski
Tuesday, March 10th Town Election Bake Sale
April
Monday, April 6th 1:30PM Jasmine Fiandaca, founder and director of Jasmine Grace Outreach and Bag of Hope Ministries, who is a survivor herself, will speak on Human Trafficking at the April meeting. Monthly charity: Bags of Hope
April Hostesses: Sally Bartlett, Nijole Blackburn, Margaret Cooper, Amy Corston, Mary Dominguez, Donna Karwoski, Audra Kearney, Lucy Kelly, Jody Kipnis, Sheila McCleery, Joan Magrauth, Sheila Mangan, Ginny Mooney, Heather Morris Kyer, Lynn Sanford, Jayne Savage, Lonnie Schorer, Mary Anne Sopelak
May
Monday, May 4th 1:30PM Courtney Palmer and Johanna Halperin from Powerhouse Chorus and Theatre will be our presenters.
May Hostesses: Lin Bastan, Patty Bleau, Janice Bogasky, Cathy Donohue, Ginger Ishkanian, Suzanne Knapik, Janet O'Neil, Caroline Phillips, Libby Reichlen, Jill Reilly, Linn Ringelstein, Nancy Schiemer, Cornelia Schneider, Stacy Shannon, Susan Swain, Pam Toczko, Margaret Walsh
June
Monday, June 1st The Moultonborough Women’s Club Luncheon, the Installation of Officers Ceremony and the presentation of the 2025-2026 Woman of the Year Award. More information to follow.
July
Saturday, July 11th The MWC July Bake Sale is held each year in conjunction with the Moultonborough Library’s annual book sale.
Activities
The Activities Committee is busy organizing many fun events. Watch for their next email! Check the Presidents’ Monthly Reminder, Facebook and the MWC website’s Upcoming Events and Calendar pages for more information on get-togethers such as dining out, service opportunities, book club, bowling, musical events, flower arranging, travel and much more! If you have any ideas for future activities, please contact an Activities Committee member.
PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL PREPAID EVENTS with the MWC Activities Committee: All events are non-refundable and must be paid (cash or check) at time of registration. If for some reason you cannot make it after registration, you can send a member in your place to fill the vacancy or contact the Activities Committee Chair and they will do their best to fill your spot with no guarantee. Your payment reserves your spot. Please understand these events are prepaid in advance in order to book the event. Space is always limited and sells out fast, so sign up quickly. All activities are for MEMBERS ONLY unless otherwise stated.
Accomplishments
The Moultonborough Women’s Club was founded in 1950 by Elizabeth Lamprey with 27 charter members. The mission was to improve the social development of its members and, through unity, to become a power for good in the community.
Over the years, the club has supported the town, Moultonborough students and children and a multitude of local organizations. Providing scholarships for Moultonborough students has been our primary focus; since 1960 we have awarded over $237,000 to deserving Moultonborough students. Our members have raised over $174,000 for the American Cancer Society participating in the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Each year we donate to local charities such as the Moultonborough Food Pantry, Starting Point and the Granite State VNA. Our “Charity of the Month” supports organizations such as the Sunshine Cart at the NH Veteran’s Home, The Children’s Christmas Trust, Waypoint and charities that support our monthly speakers.
Over the years, the Club has supported local sports teams, purchased playground equipment, car seats, books for the school and library, transported children to fluoride treatments, participated in town parades, donated the flag that flies by the Library, maintains the garden by Town Hall and so much more.
Over the past 75 years, MWC has worked hard to live up to the mission set forth by our founders and our focus of friendship, service and community.