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NOVEMBER MEETING The meeting was called to order by Bob Obenland, who introduced the board members and welcomed new members. The reading of the minutesfrom the October meeting were waved. The Treasurer’s report was given by Rebecca Grohall and accepted by themembership. Bob announced that the club shirts are in and available to be purchased. Also, that Jack’s Umbrella Shop and the new Avon house were stillavailable for purchase. The nominating committee of Vickey and Peter Gendron and Jonathan Stout will prepare a slate for the members to vote in January. An audit committee of Vickey Gendron, Nancy Fernon and Chet Rosenbaum will review the books and give a report at the January meeting. An update was given on the SRG. A suggestion was made and a motion was given and accepted to postpone the Holiday party until 2004 since members are busy preparing for the SRG Gathering. An announcement was made that we will not be donating to our usual charities since we will be donating money from the SRG. Members were asked to bring canned food to the meetings to be donated to a local food bank. Carol Sellers volunteered to be chairman of the foodcommittee and organize the collection. After the business meeting was adjourned and refreshments served, a video giving a pictorial look at the past year activities was presented by Vickey and Peter Gendron. Door Prizes: -Gingerbread man ornament-Judith Lawless -Sep/Oct Village Chronicle-Marlene Bretl -Nov/Dec Village Chronicle-Rosemary DeJesus -10 House Protectors-Olga Sanchez -Hear Ye, Hear Ye-Josephine Armeno -D56 Key Ring from Opening-Karen Gold -Gray Cobblestone-Nancy Weiler -Stone Corner Posts w/Holly Tree-Frank Peterson -Village Wrought Iron Fence- Marlene Bretl -Bright Lights Dept 56- Irma Rosier -Santa Ornament-Edwin Weiler -Gold Star- Josephine Armeno -Brite Lites Santa-Charlotte Wolfe Raffle Prizes: -One NCC Under the Umbrella Green-Charlotte Wolfe -Bright Lights Xmas Tree-Bernie Striegel -William S. Burg- Chet Rosenbaum -1yr subscription to the Village Chronicle-Pat Piccin -$25 Gift Certificate from Warrick ’s-Eileen O’Connor-Fire Station #1 State Farm-Bernie Striegel BEYOND OUR IMAGINATION Winning the trip to D-56 was truly like a magical dream. We were treated to so many wonderful places. Department 56 definitely rolled out theroyal carpet for all of the nine couples winning this prestigious trip to Minnesota. An art museum with wonderful historical Christmas items was on the agenda, as well as a visit to the D-56 showroom where we were treated to the new and upcoming village pieces, and the gift line pieces that D-56 produces. Wishful shopping was definitely being stimulated! We were treated to a breakdown on the development of a village piece, how the mold is made foreach piece, and met the artists, designers, and sculptureres, etc. A trip to the Mall of America, and the D-56 store, was even nicer with a gift of $56.00 to begin our spending extravaganza. The magnitude of the mall was just mind boggling to me. The eating arrangements were definitely first class. Mornings found us being treated to a buffet breakfast, and lunch was at the Odyssey, in the Mall of Americas, and another day at Basils overlooking a view of downtown Minneapolis. Dinners included an evening at the showroom, a dinner with the D56 personnel, where ideas were traded, and at Forepaugh’s Restaurant, which has an extended history of mysterious death. Gifts were constantly being given to us. As we entered our room the first night, which was extremely dark, there flashing in the corner was Radio City Music Hall. It was a tremendous memory for me as I went to NewYork City so many times before my move to Florida. Saturday night was the night that was nostalgic for me when we attended the “Radio City Christmas Spectacular” at the historic Orpheum Theater. One of our gifts was the accessory set of the Rockett dancers. From a gigantic basket filled with many Minnesota goodies, to many gifts from D56, this weekend was like a magic sleigh ride. Melinda, Jackie and Ms. Lit Town, Judith Price, were marvelous escorts giving us a fantastic trip of a lifetime, and we will always have a warm spot for D56. Dolores and Bob Barton CAN FOOD DRIVE The canned food drive collection at the November meeting was a great success. Carol Sellers volunteered to to be the chairman. The collection of food from that meeting was taken to the Broward County Food Bank and Carol was told that it would feed 123 people. Everyone can bring canned goods to the January meeting and it will be collected and given to the Food Bank. A reminder that canned items that can be used as a meal; such as, soups, ravioli, Spaghetti O’s, chili, etc. should be brought. Also, pop top containers if available. UPCOMING EVENTS Jan 19 VILLAGE LANDLORD MEETING Jack Skeels and Swap & Sell Feb 4 VILLAGE LANDLORD BR MEETING Feb 16 VILLAGE LANDLORD MEETING Jim Lowson as guest speaker Mar 14-16 2003 Mid-Atlantic Village Gathering Mar 23 VILLAGE LANDLORD MEETING Apl 12 Mississippi (Gautier) Gathering By The Gulf Apl 8 VILLAGE LANDLORD BR MEETING Apl 20 VILLAGE LANDLORD MEETING Jul31 Southern Regional Gathering 2003 -Aug3 Deerfield Beach, Fl Hilton Hotel 954-427-7700 1-800-445-8667 www.srg2003.com Sep 18-20 Michigan Gathering in Frankenmuth, MI Oct 11-13 California (San Francisco) Golden Gate Gathering Apl 22-25 Holiday Inn Chicago-O'Hare International 2004 (847) 671-6350 , After May 1, 1-800-Holiday Region 4 NCC Rep |
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