President:	Yvonne Mikita - 269-2010
	When:	Meet on  third Thursday of each month (except July and August)
	Where:	Clubhouse
	Who:	Women of all ages
	What:	Speakers and entertainment at meetings,  Home Tours, Fashion Shows,  Craft Faires, Dances, Follies Entertainment Shows, Casino Nights, Reno Bus Trips, plus operate golf course Snack Shack 23 weeks a year, etc.
	Dues:	$10 per year

Who are the Firebelles?
The Firebelles are a group of women (approximately 215) who reside at Lake of the Pines.  These women foster, encourage and promote involvement in the Lake of the Pines Community.
  
What do they do?
The Firebelles contribute exclusively to the enhancement, security and maintenance of Lake of the Pines by sponsoring various money-making activities.

When and how often do they meet?
We meet in the Clubhouse for a monthly (except July and August) luncheon meeting on the third Thursday. These luncheons not only include a wonderful meal but also interesting programs, i.e., speakers, entertainment, fashion shows, etc.  The Clubhouse doors open at 11:00 AM providing social time prior to the meeting at 11:30 AM, followed by lunch beginning at approximately 11:45 AM, and the entertainment program at approximately 12:45 PM.  The cost of the luncheon is $13.00, payable at the door with a prior reservation.

Are new people welcome?
Membership is open to all women who reside at Lake of the Pines who pay the yearly dues of $10.00.  Non-members wishing to come to one of the monthly meetings may either come as a “guest” of a Firebelle member or call the Firebelles President and ask to be put on the reservation list as a “non-member”.   The LOP Welcome Committee distributes a complimentary Firebelles luncheon certificate to all new LOP women.  This certificate includes guidelines on how to make a reservation for the complimentary luncheon.

How do I join?
LOP women may join by contacting the Membership Chair (Fran Ellena at 268-6780 or Sonda Sandstedt at 268-9545) and/or by making a reservation to attend a luncheon meeting and paying the yearly membership dues of $10.00 at the luncheon.

What fundraising events do we sponsor throughout the year?
Although the Firebelles’ money-making activities vary from year to year, there are usually several such events.  

Last year the Firebelles sponsored a fun Sadie Hawkins Dance, an exciting Casino Night, and the annual Home Tour, as well as the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop Fashion Show and local toy and food drives.  This year we have hosted the Aloha Luau in November, the First Annual Wild West Chili Cook-Off in February, and the ever-popular Firebelles Follies will return on March 28th, 29th & 30th, and the always successful LOP Home Tour will be on May 15th.

The Firebelles most lucrative money-maker is the LOP Golf Course Snack Shack, located at the 9th hole.  The Firebelles operate the Snack Shack for 23 weeks during the year.  Volunteer Firebelle members work in the Snack Shack as “openers/closers” or as 4-hour shift “workers”.  During these 4-hour shifts, the two workers prepare hotdogs and sandwiches and sell food, snacks and beverages to the golfers.  It’s lots of fun and a great way to really get to know another Firebelle!

Another fun way the Firebelles raise money is by sponsoring five one-day bus trips to Reno each year.  These are open to all LOP residents and their guests.  The $26 fee includes the round-trip bus ride to and from Reno, raffle prizes, Bloody Marys or Screwdrivers on the bus, coffee and donuts on the Summit, as well as a $10 certificate from the gaming casino and $5 food credit.  They also play Bingo on the bus and watch a movie!  It’s truly a fun-packed day!