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Eighty
percent of our members contributed plants—several many more than
required. I have to mention one in particular who was truly
responsible for putting us over the top. Elinor Dinsmore and her
husband George donated over 200 plants brining in roughly $1400.00.
What a wonderfully generous gesture. We are very grateful to both
of them. Sue
and Joan of bake sale fame, Mimi Foster and her boutique team, and Jo
with her raffle effort all exceeded last year’s proceeds….over
$2750.00. The
members who helped arrange patio pots and hanging baskets in advance
deserve special thanks as do those who made colorful arrangements
independently. These items added in the neighborhood of $1000.00. Barbara
Kodak & I had 100% participation by 16 area nurseries for an
additional $500.00. Doris & Mary’s publicity attracted the
customers. The
gods were with us for good weather for 2 days of deliveries and pricing
at Barbara Smith’s AND for the morning of the sale. Within an
hour on Saturday morning Many
potters, drivers, trucks, trailers, wagons, customers, bakers AND a few
husbands made it happen. I cannot list them all, but they know who
they are. Everyone was so willing to help that I never had to
plead or lose any sleep worrying it would all come together. And,
I appreciate the lack of early a.m. phone calls! Last but not
least, many thanks to VP Margaret for creating the club’s web site and
keeping me on my toes with communication to members. There’s always room for improvement, but I’d be hard pressed to say where. Thank you one and all for everything. Have a fabulous summer and be of good health. Gerie
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