One of the best ways to keep up to date with the many Compass Club activities is through the "The Compass Rose," the Club's monthly newsletter (September through June). The newsletter provides information about upcoming events. The newsletter is emailed to all members and the latest issues can be downloaded right here. If you are interested in back issues, please contact compassclubnews@gmail.com. Newsletters are emailed to current members around the 15th of the month. If you do not get yours, please contact the Compass Club News Team.
Important Club Member information and upcoming events:
- New Board Members for the 2025/2026 year
- The new Board was introduced at the June luncheon.
- Returning in the same roles will be Kathi Brandmueller as President, Susie Volweiler as Recording Secretary, Kathy Cousineau as Corresponding Secretary, Sandy Colquhoun for Membership, Julie Tveit for Philanthropy, Barbara Boniface and Shirley Caulkins for Bingo & 50/50, Sheryl Krauser for Reservations, Launa Norman and Victoria McDonald for the Newsletter Team, and Susan Miles will continue to create the wonderful luncheon centerpieces.
- Returning, but in new positions, will be Maureen Boutz as Vice President and Dorothy Klepp as Treasurer.
- New to the Board are Danielle Day and Kathleen Howlett who will be our new Hostess and Interest Group Chair respectively.
- Positions in need of volunteers: Vice President and Fundraising. Please contact Kathi Brandmueller if interested.
- Club Directory
- The draft of the 2025-2026 directory will be sent to all members on August 1. Members will have until August 15 to make any corrections. Watch for an email with the draft so that you can verify that your phone number(s), address, and email are all correct.
- Game Day
- The second annual Game Day will take place on July 8 at the Rockwood South Hill Event Center between 10 and 2. Lunch will be served. Registrations are due by June 27. The cost is $22 per person. This event is open to members and non-members. For more information, see June's Newletter or download the Registration Form.
- Pizza Party
- Members are invited to Round Table Pizza, 15402 E Sprague, Spokane Valley at noon for a pizza get together. No RSVP required. The Club will buy pizza and softdrinks to those attending. As there is no August luncheon, this will be a good way to stay in touch.
- Members are invited to Round Table Pizza, 15402 E Sprague, Spokane Valley at noon for a pizza get together. No RSVP required. The Club will buy pizza and softdrinks to those attending. As there is no August luncheon, this will be a good way to stay in touch.
- Luncheon Reservation Reminders:
- Reservations are usually, unless otherwise indicated, due by noon on the Thursday before luncheons, which take place on the first Tuesday of the month. (Note: There are no luncheons in January, July, or Augest.)
- Text or email Sheryl Krauser at 509.435.2535 or skrauser@comcast.net with your luncheon reservation before the due date.
- Include your name in your reservation request.
- Check for a confirmation email or text from Sheryl.
- If you do not receive a confirmation, email or text Sheryl again.
- Email or text Sheryl in advance if you need to cancel your reservation - A reservation made is a luncheon paid.
- If, because of dietary reasons, you are just reserving a seat and no meal, let Sheryl know - $10.
- If there are lunch options provided, you need to inform Sheryl of your choice when making your reservation.
- Dues:
- Our yearly dues of $25 is due in June of each year. According to the by-laws (available in the Directory), members who have not paid dues are not eligable to receivethe newsletter, attend luncheons, or special interest events. If you are not sure if you are up to date, contact our Membership Chair, Sandy Colquhoun at idahosandy@comcast.net or our Treasurerat Dorothy Klepp at kleppd@yahoo.com
- Forms for Board Members and Interest Group Chairs: Reimbursement form.
- Data Protection Information:
- At the February Luncheon, Erik Puthoff, Community and Member Development Manager for Spokane Teachers Credit Union, presented information about fraud to attending members. A recap of the information he provided can be found here with links below to the resources he mentioned.
- Federal Trade Commission - Credit Bureau Contacts
- Blocking access to your Social Security information
- Checking credit reports for free: Annual Credit Reports
- Spokane Regional Emergency Communications - reporting crime online
- At the February Luncheon, Erik Puthoff, Community and Member Development Manager for Spokane Teachers Credit Union, presented information about fraud to attending members. A recap of the information he provided can be found here with links below to the resources he mentioned.
June Newsletter - Web Edition
A complete version of the June Newsletter "The Compass Rose" was sent to current members on May 15. Contact compassclubnews@gmail.com if you need a copy of that edition.
2025/26 Board Members
Update date: June 5, 2025