Captain’s Log – March 2017

Greetings, crew!

As I'm writing this, I think I may be blown away to Oz! Crazy winds we're having, yes? Not to mention the rain, the globby sleet and the sunshine. What month are we in? Lest we get too comfortable with warmth, let's not forget that every year we have the inevitable March High School Hockey Tournament Blizzard. Beware!

We are gearing up for our biggest fundraising event of the year right now. The April 22nd Chuckwagon Social at the Dan Patch American Legion will be a whole lot of fun, and it depends on you. There are several ways to participate and I ask that everyone do at least some of them. Our ability to fund our fun activities depends on it. Plus, this one big event means we don't have to sell candy bars and find other little ways to raise funds all year, which is better for everyone. In addition to fundraising for our cost of operations, we will also make a donation to the Veterans Administration Palliative Care division in honor of our dear Lucia.

Here are the ways for to be involved. First, you can buy tickets. They're just $12 and this includes the chili dinner and dessert, silent auction, games and social. At minimum, members can buy for themselves, but we also invite to you bring anyone you like or sell to friends and family. Our guests have had fun in the past and keep returning, so we are doing something right!  Second, you can donate to the silent auction. This is much easier than it sounds. If you don't have a specific item already, stop at the thrift store and put together a basket, make a craft item, bake something, or ask others for donations. Third, buy items at the auction - there's always something fun. Fourth, there is a fun raffle this year. It's a 50/50 draw, so the cash prize will depend on the number of tickets sold. Tickets are only $5 or 3/$10, so please come to the March meeting to get some. If you need some and can't attend, let Pam know. The odds on this one will be super good, and  you can let people know that a portion of the cost will go to our chosen charity. Finally, there will be other fun and games to play at the event that will raise funds for the club. Please, everybody, find a way to participate even if you can't attend in person. Thanks so much - this is the way we can have nice things and do fun stuff!

I hope everyone is well. If you need support or more information at any time, please let a board member know. That's what we're here for.

See you around the galaxy!

Mary

 

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