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:

• October Luncheon Information

• Tuesday, October 7
  
• Das Stein Haus, 1812 W Francis
• Reservations are due by noon on October 2nd
  • Between 9/15 & 9/25 email Sheryl Krauser at skrauser@comcast.net
  • After the 25th, email her (above) or text her at 509.435.2535. If you do not receive a confirmation, email or text again
• Walk to Cure Alzheimer's
  • October 11 at 9:30 (meet at the Big Red Wagon, ceremony 10:30, Walk begins at 11 - rain or shine approximately 2.5 miles long
  • Register to walk or make a donation following the directions in the latest newsletter or by going to 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Spokane, WA
  • Our team name is Compass Club
  • Any questions, please contact the Walking Group Chair, Miriam Culwell at teamculwell@comcast.net
• BYOB
  • October 12 between 3 and 5 pm at Pat Partovi's. RSVP to Pat. Her email and address are in the Directory
• Wine Dinner
  • October 23rd, Thursday, 5 pm, Sky Lounge (11th Floor) Summit Tower Building, Rockwood South Hill
  • $100 per person, check payable to Compass Club
  • Contact Maureen Boutz, myboutz@hotmail.com
  • October 15 - Deadline for reservations
  • Members, friends, spouses welcome.
  • Menu: First Course: Puff Pastry Appetizers / La Marca Prosecco; 2nd: Orange, Fig & Gorgonzola Salad /Magpie Savingnon Blanc; 3rd: Duck Confit Ravioli in Mushroom Sage Sauce / Browne Pinot Noir; 4th: Braised Short Ribs, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Carrots / Mark Ryan "The Monkey Wrench" Red Blend; 5th: Chocolate & Cheeses / Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Port
• 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 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 and Shirley Calkins as Co Vice Presidents and Dorothy Klepp as Treasurer.
• New to the Board are Danielle Day, Patty Hostetter, and Kathleen Howlett who will be our new Hostess, Fundraising Chair and Interest Group Chair respectively.
  
• Club Directory
  • A digital copy of the Directory has been sent to all members on September 5. If a print copy is desired, please contact Sandy Colquhoun at idahosandy@compast.net. The cost is $5 and print directories will be delivered at the October Lunchon
  • Information from previous directories is available here: History, Past Presidents, By-Laws.
    
• 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
      

October Newsletter - Web Edition

A complete version of the October Newsletter "The Compass Rose" was sent to current members on September 15. Contact compassclubnews@gmail.com if you need a copy of that edition.

September Newsletter - Web Edition

 

2025/26 Board Members