Current Membership 307
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About the Grand Junction Newcomers ClubOur motto -
"Where newcomers become old friends." We are an active, fun, friendly organization of men and women striving to make your stay in the community a long and happy one. Click to go to the CALENDAR to see the wide range of club activities, And if you have an activity you like that is missing form the list, bring it up at the next coffee, and you might be surprised. A new activity group may form!
FROM THE PRESIDENTThings are beginning to feel comfortable and familiar! We had our first business meeting since March 2020 in a new and larger venue. Our first happy hour was May 19. Several activity groups have met again. This is very positive.
Many members have been vaccinated and are protected from COVID-19. That means they have taken steps to protect not only other members, but their families and friends. I was extremely happy to see the large turnout at the May 12 meeting. It was so nice to see familiar, healthy, smiling faces. I look forward to more meetings and activities. Like all of you, I have missed the camaraderie the club provides. As you know, nothing happens in this club without the efforts many people. I want to especially thank Ruth Anna for helping us locate the new meeting venue and making some key contacts to get in there. Ruth also was responsible for getting our guest speaker, Dr. Diane Janowicz. I want to thank Tizza Chace and Les Slowik for the tasty snacks and the generous coffee service. As always, they did a great job. I also want to thank the whole executive board for their efforts laying out a plan of action for the meeting. This was truly a team effort. I think we have a promising summer ahead as we resume our activities. As I mentioned in the meeting, we need some people to step up and volunteer as coordinators for some of the activity groups, but I am confident that folks will do that. - Bob Noble, President GJNC in the NewsIn May 2020 club members were asked to answer a survey that posed two questions: 1) should we donate $1,000 to each of three local non-profits that would especially appreciate financial help due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and 2) if yes, which three organizations should receive checks. The response was overwhelmingly in favor. The favorites were the Community Food Bank, Meals on Wheels of Mesa County and Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley.
The Daily Sentinel noted our contributions in “Community First” on page 2 of the May 18, issue. The full text follows. Knowing that the current COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on many nonprofit organizations in the community, the Grand Junction Newcomers Club will make cash donations to three local nonprofits groups, chosen by its members. A donation of $1,000 each will be sent to the Community Food Bank, Meals on Wheels of Mesa County, and Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley. “Our members are all appreciative of the contributions these organizations make to people in our community and are happy that the club is in a position to help them out in these difficult times,” a news release said. Editor's NotePutting together this month’s newsletter wasn’t as much a challenge as most in these past months. For the first time since March 2020 I found enough “free and fun” community events to include that feature now. Monthly meetings have resumed at a new location that can handle our crowd. New places for happy hours are being scouted. The movie folks are meeting in person instead of Zoom. Singular Diners feel safe to meet over lunch. The wine group is exploring options.
What won’t be in this issue, an annual feature after the dues collection grace period, is the list of non-renewing members. Dues collected in 2020 are still good throught this year. We lost only a few members who moved away. The turnout at the May 12 meeting — 72 of us —shows we’re ready! Carolyn White, editor |
Not a member of Newcomers? There’s an easy fix tor that. You don’t even have to be new to the area. Annual dues are just $15 or $25 for a couple. You can download the membership form by clicking here, and then send the completed form and a check to Grand Junction Newcomers Club, PO Box 3222, GJ 81502. Or better yet, come to the next monthly coffee, get to know us a bit, and sign up then. You’ll meet some great people, get a copy of our member directory, begin receiving our monthly newsletter and timely email alerts, can join any of our regular activity groups, and participate in special events such as our BBQ and holiday parties.
NOTE OUR POLICY REGARDING COVID-19 AND 2020. Dues paid in 2020 will also cover 2021. Anyone who pays dues in 2020 will not owe dues again until 2022.
NOTE OUR POLICY REGARDING COVID-19 AND 2020. Dues paid in 2020 will also cover 2021. Anyone who pays dues in 2020 will not owe dues again until 2022.