One should never whine and then send out a mass email.  This landed in the BubbleLife Inbox this morning and is a reminder of how petty one can be.  The Dallas Woman's Club has always had a tradition of strict rules and regulations.  If you don't like it, resign!  No one will care!  Your slot will be filled in a matter of minutes!  Oh, why refer to the architect "Overton Shelmire."  The proper name is The Dallas Woman's Club!

Overton Shelmire's Dallas Woman's Club is the most magnificent club of its size in Dallas.  What a shame we could not use it for the rehearsal dinner for our son!  Why?  Because we needed to have a glass of white wine or champagne for toasts for any adult who wanted one.   

To make this possible,  the Dallas Woman's Club would never have to sell alcohol.  All it would have to do is allow a member who rents the entire club to be able to serve white wine or champagne.  I can do so in my home.  Why can't a member who rents the entire club be allowed to do the same? 

When I get the bill from the Woman's Club, I am tempted to resign.   With eleven grandchildren who take precedence over my social life, I cannot make reservations two months in advance for an activity.  The only few times in the last several years I have been at the DWC, I was a guest of a friend.  Honorary and life members who pay far less than active members have reserved the spots.   

Allowing members who rent the entire club to serve white wine and champagne for special events like rehearsal dinners or intimate weddings would keep the initiation fees and dues from rising dramatically.  If the board will not approve this, I will resign.