NWCA Villagers #316

10/28/2025

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Congratulations to Margie Poulin, #316
And Colleen Strong #316 for being nominated and elected to the national board.

Announcing the 2025–2026 NWCA National Board of Directors! 💙

We are proud to introduce the dedicated members who will lead the Navy Wives Clubs of America, Inc. into another year of service, friendship, and community support:

Left to Right:
• Darlene Carpenter, National President ( #257)

• Zachary Horning, National Vice President ( #300)

• Margie Poulin, National Secretary ( #316)

• Allison Barnes, National Treasurer ( #119)

• Marjie Tilton, National Chaplain ( #240)

• Colleen Strong, National Parliamentarian ( #316)

• Nancy New, Director of the Scholarship Foundation ( #143)

• Eleanor Hamby, Secretary/Treasurer of the Scholarship Foundation ( #143)

Please join us in congratulating the 2025–2026 Board of Directors as they continue NWCA’s proud legacy of “Service, Friendship, and Support.”

President’s Theme:
With a Can-Do Spirit, We Will Succeed.

National Project:
The Barry Robinson Center
🔗 https://www.barryrobinson.org/

10/23/2025

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10/17/2025

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National President Cris Icenhower, National Scholarship Director Nancy New and Memphis #119 President Susan Martinez attended the Naturalization Ceremony in Memphis TN today. 38 people from 23 Countries became citizens of the United States today! It was such a moving experience!

09/29/2025

On August 16,2025

The Villagers #316 had the club installation in The Villages at The Nancy Lopez,The Legacy Restaurant.

The board, is a returning board , except for new member, Ty Strong as Master at Arms, he was nominated and voted and elected at the installation.

The club had a traditional NWCA installation. The installing officer was National Parliamentarian, Zachary Horning, we appreciate his service to our club.

We also initiated three new members who happen to be the daughter and granddaughters of club secretary,Maureen Short. It was an absolute delight to see their Grandmother/Great Grandmother,Mrs. Nancy Perry, PNP initiate them as members to #316. (alongside ,Maureen Short as their sponsor.)

Our MC of the evening was Ty Strong, club Master at Arms.

It is with great honor that Mrs. Nancy Perry ,recipient of a lifetime membership into #316 was awarded .
Also during the evening ,Mrs. Claire Stacy,PNP was posthumous awarded ,a lifetime membership into #316. ( in September,we presented the award to Mr.Ray Stacy.)

The club president, Colleen Strong made a speech about the future of #316 and what the future holds. She announced a Club President Project for 2025.
Thank you to all in attendance, NWCA members, Mrs. Kathy Cayton, PNP and Mrs. Nancy Perry,PNP, Gold Star Family members, community members.

“Installation ceremony is a significant event; it affirms commitment to NWCA’s values and direction and continues the officer’s leadership and vision. Installation should be a renewed call to action for all members.”

“ The club has chosen a project, one designed not only to highlight our presence but also to increase our partnership with other veterans and community organizations here in The Villages.”
“This year the club we would like to welcome 10 NEW members into our club, each member brings fresh ideas, energy, and connections. Together we can expand our reach in The Villages.
“ Together let’s make The Villagers #316 the strongest, most welcoming and best recognized club in the area.”

Be Brave and Courageous,
Colleen Strong
#316 2025 Club President.

09/29/2025

We honor and support you.

09/14/2025

Yesterday, the members of #316 “Officially” draped the Club Charter for sister member, Kathy Trittschuh.
We raised our cups, of coke a cola and shared stories of Kathy.

We had a great business meeting. Worked on The Call to National Convention, collaborated on ideas to boost our membership, holiday schedule and the passing of the Club President project, more on that later.

Posted by Club President,
Colleen Strong

09/01/2025

Wanted to update everyone on another dear member of NWCA.
PNP Claire Stacy.
Went by Jacksonville National Cemetery at the request of Claire’s family to get them some pictures of niche’ plate.
Posted by
Colleen Strong
#316 president

08/30/2025

Today, a beloved member of The Villagers, Mrs. Kathy Trittschuh was laid to rest at Barrancas National Cemetery on NAS Pensacola.
It was attended by Kathy’s family, friends and NWCA members. Between 50 to 60 were in attendance.
A beautiful tribute to Kathy by a family friend,minister officated the service. Kathy’s children and family members spoke. Music selection of Elvis, Alan Jackson, scripture readings.
Then Kathy treated us all to a long procession with a police es**rt where both sides of the road were stopped.
Once at the gate to NAS Pensacola, in the pouring rain military at the gate and the police es**rt got out their vehicles and gave a salute..to my friend.
Kathy was a member of NWCA for 58 years. She loved this organization and she loved The Villagers #316.
You will see an unofficial draping of the Charter. The club will be doing an official draping in The Villages before National Convention.
PNP,Brenda Mindermann and The Villagers Club President laid a white Hydrangea, which signifies Purity and New Beginnings .
Club Master at Arms and VFW post 7909 Chaplain said a few words about “No plot on this cemetery is paid for, it has to be earned !” That includes a spouse who volunteered 58 years of service.
Kathy loved her Cola drinks, anywhere we went together she needed one.
We gave 2 cola soda’s not Pepsi,Coke a cola, for her children to toast to their beloved mother.
The Villagers #316 was very honored to be invited and part of this beautiful goodbye until we meet again.

NWCA members in attendance
-PNP Brenda Mindermann
-Past National Secretary Susan Martinez
-The Villagers #316 Club President and National Media Coordinator, Colleen Strong
-The Villagers #316 Club Master at Arms,Ty Strong

Posted by Colleen Strong
#316 President

08/18/2025

08/07/2025

Each year on August 7th, Americans pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. The Purple Heart is awarded to any member of the United States Armed Forces that has been wounded or died as a result of a wound in battle. This now includes those persons who died in captivity while a prisoner of war. We now celebrate Purple Heart Day on the anniversary of its inception, August 7th. On this day it is our patriotic duty to remember and recognize those people willing to serve our country, no matter the price.
NWCA The Villagers #316

08/02/2025

Update!!!
I have noticed a couple simple typo’s please don’t share until I have the Typo’s fixed.. sorry we missed them!

07/10/2025

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