Latest Auxiliary News from Dora Jean -
CRESAPTOWN #2883
We held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 11th, but due to the pandemic virus, we met at the pavilion of the Cresaptown United Methodist Church. Masks were worn and social distancing was observed. Prior to the meeting, a catered Dutch Treat picnic was enjoyed.
We were able to hold a meeting at the Aerie Home on Tuesday, August 25th, again practicing all recommended restrictions.
Although the State Convention was canceled, the Golf Tournament was held and the Auxiliary prepared a lunch of hoagies for the participants when they returned to the Aerie Home. Kitchen Chairman, Kathy Hare, thanked the following volunteers for their assistance: Debbie Buchanan, Dora Jean Buchanan, Maryon Phillips, Debbie Powell, Beverly Warnick and Marianna Woolard.
Since our fundraising efforts have been curtailed due to the virus, Tami Grimes and Maryon Phillips have announced a “Bakeless Bake Sale” will be held, with letters being distributed to the membership. Donations are to be sent to Maryon at 14700 McMullen Highway SW, Cumberland, MD 21502, from August 13 through October 31, 2020. If successful, they will again request donations for a “Holiday Bakeless Bake Sale” November 1 through December 15, 2020. Please consider sending in a donation so that we may continue our charitable activities as we are “People Helping People.”
Marianna Woolard will be holding another Rada Cutlery sale in the Fall with proceeds going to the Children’s Fund.
The postponed Hoagie Sale will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, with pick up at the Aerie Home from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is still $8 and pre-orders can be made by calling or texting 301-268-9640 (Kathy Hare). Proceeds will benefit Kenny’s Hope, Alzheimer’s Association and Crohn’s.
State Auxiliary President Pro-Tem Cathy McKenzie announced the winner of the “Easter Basket” raffle will be drawn at the Joint State Meeting in Brunswick on September 19-20, 2020. This project was the joint endeavor of State Madam President Fran Castle and Cathy for the benefit of Kenny’s Hope.
Madam President Debbie Powell will draw the winner for the 20 - 30 pack of beer or $400 at the end-of-month drawing on September 26, 2020. Please return all monies and ticket stubs to her before the drawing. The proceeds will go to her Project, The Alzheimer’s Association.
Kathy Hare will also draw the winner of the Blackstone 36” Griddle on September 26th and requests all outstanding money and ticket stubs be turned into her. Proceeds will go to Kenny’s Hope and Crohn’s & Colitis.
We held a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 11th, but due to the pandemic virus, we met at the pavilion of the Cresaptown United Methodist Church. Masks were worn and social distancing was observed. Prior to the meeting, a catered Dutch Treat picnic was enjoyed.
We were able to hold a meeting at the Aerie Home on Tuesday, August 25th, again practicing all recommended restrictions.
Although the State Convention was canceled, the Golf Tournament was held and the Auxiliary prepared a lunch of hoagies for the participants when they returned to the Aerie Home. Kitchen Chairman, Kathy Hare, thanked the following volunteers for their assistance: Debbie Buchanan, Dora Jean Buchanan, Maryon Phillips, Debbie Powell, Beverly Warnick and Marianna Woolard.
Since our fundraising efforts have been curtailed due to the virus, Tami Grimes and Maryon Phillips have announced a “Bakeless Bake Sale” will be held, with letters being distributed to the membership. Donations are to be sent to Maryon at 14700 McMullen Highway SW, Cumberland, MD 21502, from August 13 through October 31, 2020. If successful, they will again request donations for a “Holiday Bakeless Bake Sale” November 1 through December 15, 2020. Please consider sending in a donation so that we may continue our charitable activities as we are “People Helping People.”
Marianna Woolard will be holding another Rada Cutlery sale in the Fall with proceeds going to the Children’s Fund.
The postponed Hoagie Sale will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, with pick up at the Aerie Home from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is still $8 and pre-orders can be made by calling or texting 301-268-9640 (Kathy Hare). Proceeds will benefit Kenny’s Hope, Alzheimer’s Association and Crohn’s.
State Auxiliary President Pro-Tem Cathy McKenzie announced the winner of the “Easter Basket” raffle will be drawn at the Joint State Meeting in Brunswick on September 19-20, 2020. This project was the joint endeavor of State Madam President Fran Castle and Cathy for the benefit of Kenny’s Hope.
Madam President Debbie Powell will draw the winner for the 20 - 30 pack of beer or $400 at the end-of-month drawing on September 26, 2020. Please return all monies and ticket stubs to her before the drawing. The proceeds will go to her Project, The Alzheimer’s Association.
Kathy Hare will also draw the winner of the Blackstone 36” Griddle on September 26th and requests all outstanding money and ticket stubs be turned into her. Proceeds will go to Kenny’s Hope and Crohn’s & Colitis.
