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March 2002

 

MARCH MEETING 

The meeting  opened with Bob Obenland asking new members to stand and introduce themselves. The reading of the last month's meeting was waved, and the Treasurer's report was given and accepted. 

Chris gave a report regarding the holiday party.  She stated that the committee of 18 worked very hard and everyone had a terrific time.  There were $1500 worth of prizes including 6 houses which were the door prizes.  The grand prize was a New England display of Mountain View Cabin from Collector's Cottage. George Fells made the centerpieces and Bill led line dancing. 

Cheryl announced that Ed Bussiere and Jason Wade will be having an Easter house tour. The date is April 6 at 6:00 pm.  Each person needs to bring a covered dish and directions will be mailed out. 

After refreshments Lawrence from the Christmas Place gave a demonstration.  First he made a post and rail fence from bamboo.  Second he made a stone stairway.  Next he demonstrated how to make a display in a Christmas tree.  He attached wood and styrofoam platforms to the center of a tree.  Next Lawrence made palm trees from Christmas tree branches.  He also demonstrated how to make stairs with a hot glue gun.  Finally he made a waterfall using tinsel garland. Lawrence donated 24 D56 ornaments for the raffle. 

Door Prizes: 

Gingerbread Man Ornament- Jonathan Stout 
10 house protectors- Bob Barton Nov/Dec Village Chronicle- Archie Gray SV 
Mailbox-Tim Chalfin 
Williamsburg Stamp Cover- Marge Russel 
I Love My Village Brite Lite-Barbara Strangeway 
D56 Bear Pin-Donna Swanson 
NCC Umbrella Pin Silver- Bob Obenland 
25 yr Glass Ornament-Bonnie Eichholtz 
Gray Cobblestone-Kathy Krepp 
R/R Crossing Signs-Kady Treadwell 

Raffle Prizes: 
NCC Under the Umbrella Blue- Rebecca Grohall 
$35 Gift Certificate- Gene Armeno - Donated by The Silver Sleigh 
Ski Bums-Frank Peterson 25yr 
Snowbaby Light it Up- George Fells 
Coop Granary House- Bonnie Eicholtz - Donated by Accent on Country

 

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