The 75th Anniversary and Beyond Within our archives are letters written to members of the club in 1968, at which time College Club would celebrate its seventy-fifth anniversary. The allusion to the cook stove was reminiscent of the “nomadic” years when members carried a cook stove from place to place to prepare a luncheon. Libby Curtis, President in 1982, recalled that when she joined in 1959 lunches were seventy five cents (.75) and were prepared by the members. The average attendance was one hundred and ten members (110) at two meetings per month. Libby commented that she had never cleaned so much lettuce or buttered so many buns from Busken Bakery in her life! Throughout our one-hundred and twenty-five-year history, the meetings of College Club have remained stable and have preserved their own individual pattern. We continue to enjoy not only the camaraderie of our members over lunch but thrive on interesting, informative and entertaining programs as did those women of long ago. One of the great blessings of this organization is the willingness of members to serve in many capacities. This cooperative spirit is essential to the well-being of College Club and one upon which we all depend. In 1892, College Club members promoted an ongoing interest in the arts, education, social welfare, civic improvement and philanthropic endeavors among college alumnae. We follow in the footsteps of our founders as we continue those efforts today. The secret of accomplishing any task and engaging in new endeavors is as simple as getting started. It would seem appropriate as we complete this abbreviated history of College Club to remember the words of Longfellow, when he stated in his Psalm of Life: Let us then be up and doing With a heart for any fate Still achieving, still pursuing Learn to labor, and to wait. Read more
JULIA DENT GRANT: THE UNTOLD LOVE STORY OF GEN. ULYSSES S. GRANT JULIA DENT GRANT: THE UNTOLD LOVE STORY OF GEN. ULYSSES S. GRANT Performed in character and in costume by Joyce Lovins-Browning, Lovin’ History’s “histalorian” Reception Invitation All Members, Candidates for Membership, and Guests are invited Time: 11:30 AM Location: The Cincinnati Woman's Club Drawing Room Honoree: Carol Parsons, President Note: Board members please arrive at 11:15 AM 12:00 PM Luncheon and Performance in the Tea Room JULIA DENT GRANT: The Untold Love Story of General Ulysses S. Grant Performed in character and in costume by Joyce Lovins-Browning Lovin History's "histalorian" Program Leadership Chairperson of the Day: Rosalyn Fuller Hospitality: Carolyn Ludwig Menu Hot Chicken Salad Dilled Green Beans tomato aspic quick breads/stickies Mandarin Orange Cake Read more
SWEET TALK ABOUT ESTHER PRICE SWEET TALK ABOUT ESTHER PRICE Presented by Jim Revelos, Former Quality and Purchasing Manager, Esther Price Sweet Talk About Esther Price Presented by Jim Revelos, Former Quality and Purchasing Manager, Esther Price 12:00 PM It’s the 100-year Anniversary of this famous candy business which is still going strong and headquartered in Esther’s hometown of Dayton, Ohio. Did you know that in the 1920s, she made fudge at night to earn extra money for her family and then sold it door to door? Today, many of the company’s products are still handmade and feature Esther’s original recipes. A 13-minute video will be shown. Board Meeting 11:00 Luncheon in the Lecture Room at noon. Program Leadership Chairperson of the Day: Casey Wagner Hospitality: Rosalyn Fuller Menu Artichoke chicken with rice pilaf and haricot vert (green beans). Chocolate raspberry cake Read more
THE MUSIC OF THE WOMEN OF THE CIVIL WAR THE MUSIC OF THE WOMEN OF THE CIVIL WAR Presented by Steve and Lisa Ball Read more
WWII: OPERATION HOME FRONT WWII: OPERATION HOME FRONT Presented by Stephanie Felts and Angel Burnside, The Warbird Museum WWII: OPERATION HOME FRONT Presented by Stephanie Felts and Angel Burnside, The Warbird Museum 12:00 Here’s an opportunity to learn some interesting specifics on how life dramatically changed for U.S. citizens on the home front during World War II. The presenters work at this extraordinary aviation museum, just east of Cincinnati, with its fully restored and operational aircraft collection. www.tri-statewarbirdmuseum.org. Carole Rauf Chairperson of the Day Diane Kasarda Hospitality Board Meeting, 11 am Luncheon in the Lecture Room at noon. Menu: Brunch Buffett with spinach and cheese quiche, ham and Gruyère cheese quiche, garden salad, fruit salad, breakfast potatoes and assorted mini muffins. The Club’s past presidents will be honored at this program. Read more