Thursday, September 19, 2024

Poetry Creative Corner

 For the September Newsletter, B'More Clubhouse colleagues shared short poems. Here they are!

Never Lost, Always Home 
By: Mish Megow
Walk with me brother
Until our roads lead us away from each other
And if your hearts full of sorrow, keep walking
Don’t rest and promise me from heart to chest to never let your memories die
Never
I will always be here by your side
In your mind

Me and My Girl - By: Mariana Torres
My baby girl is so sweet
Love my dog Parker
Oh my sweet angel baby!

Relationships of Wisdom 
By: Michelle Felder
I should not have change to fit your perspective of imagine
By having lack of communication lead to frustration
I believe trust is the key to want to be with me in the near future
Every relationship not perfect also have ups and down
Cooking can be magical experience to person heart
Don’t expect me to be me
If you don’t contribute to our relationship as equal
Buying gift is not all about the money

THE UPCOMING FALL 
By: Raymond Nichols
ITS is a new fall season  for bmore
And ravens orioles and college it is fun
And a great time of year fundraiser 
Getting  down to work on everything
Plaining for holidays  football underway
A great feeling in the air jacket weather 
Leaves falling off trees coolness and
Sound of events coming up

Relationships with Women - By: Eman Wolfy
Keeping my morals and values of being a Hebrew Israelite in singlehood.
My singlehood remains good not lowering my self in desperation.
Because  my foundation Yashaya the Christ in singlehood not changing who I am for no woman.
My life I am a winner I went to my own drama and trauma as black man in society.
Yashaya the Christ keep me from the wrong women.
Keep me from repeating generational curses of my parents and my ancestors.
Never going lower my self my morals and values for no woman.
I have victory over my singlehood like Yashaya the Christ Deadsea scrolls Fragment 9 .

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Fundraiser Gala


Interview with Rosemary Quinn, Board Chair of B'More Clubhouse


  1. What goes into planning an event like this?  A lot which is why we have a fundraising committee consisting if both board members and non-board members.  The most critical task is selling tickets since great attendance is key. In addition to ticket sales, the other sources of event revenue are corporate and individual sponsors  and the live and silent auction.   This year we are fortunate that Brown Advisory is our key sponsor and we also have two other corporate sponsors, all through the efforts of Henry Jenkins and his brother Courtenay Jenkins.  Next is soliciting donors for the silent auction.   Most important, the event itself must be fun so that attendees want to return in future years  and bring their friends.   Working with the owners of La Cuchara has been critical and with their help we are enhancing the food offerings this year while staying within  our budget. 


  2. What are the goals for this year’s fundraiser? $75,000 after all expenses is our goal for this event. 

  3. Are there any unique planning challenges?  Obtaining generous sponsors is key although I’m not sure I can say it is a unique challenge since that is needed by most fundraising events.  Fortunately, Henry and his brother Courtenay, as mentioned above obtained our corporate sponsors.   

  4. What’s your favorite silent auction item so far?  Actually I have two.   The Natalie Dvorak mystery series of books and the private wine tasting  for a party of 6-8 people that I know Pinehurst Wine Shoppe will be donating.   


  5. Why are we having it at La Cuchara again this year? First, many of last year’s guests provided a  lot of positive feedback about the venue. Second, the location is convenient for many friends and donors who attend our events and it offers free parking.  Third, the owners of La Cuchara provided last year and continue to provide guidance on our event planning since they know what can be successful. Also, they have assisted us in obtaining wine sponsors which will help reduce our costs for the event.  Last but not least, the owners and staff at La Cuchara are extremely easy and friendly to work with; they are true partners of the Clubhouse.  

  6. How can people help?   Selling tickets. Also, if anyone has a relationship with a business which  may donate a service or a good that could be included in the Silent Auction. 

  7. How much are tickets for the event? $125 per person




Details of the Event

October 24th

6-9 PM

La Cuchara

3600 Clipper Mill Rd


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