Our Holiday Gala and Fundraiser event is Tuesday, December 13th. This annual party is an opportunity for Guild members to enjoy one another’s company, share good food, and raise money for an important cause – Children’s Emergency Fund.
There are many children placed in protective custody, moving from one family to another, moving back home around Christmas, or who are in shelter care, that are left out during the holidays. The Guild Christmas Party provides an opportunity for Guild members to make a difference in the lives of these children.
There are many ways that members may get involved in this worthy cause:
- Stockings: Please plan to drop off your stocking donations the week of December 5th – 10th at Country Sampler, Sew Creative or Belle Fiore– during regular business hours.
- Angel Bags: November is your only chance to get an Angel Bag, so stop by our table to pick them up. This part of the project is how we collect toys for the kids—empty stockings just are not much fun! Just bring the bag with new, unwrapped age-appropriate gift(s) in it to the party, and place it in the appropriate box as you come in. Gift cards are also a great solution if you don’t wish to shop. Denominations of $25 are greatly appreciated. Please give any gift cards to an adult at the angel bag check-in table — please do not put them in the bags. See below regarding “What to Put in an Angel Bag” for ideas.
- Caring Friends Auction: If you were at the October meeting, you have seen some of the quilts and other handwork to be auctioned in December, and you know you will want to own one (or more). So plan to bring your checkbook to the December party!
- Santa’s Workshop: Tickets will be on sale at the November and December meetings–bring your name labels to put on your tickets. Liz Fleming and her fabulous crew will set up shop at the December party for your browsing pleasure. You can’t win it if you’re not in it! There will be a plentiful assortment of many beautiful items from our generous members. If you wish to donate something, please contact Liz Fleming or Bev Adams.
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Calling for volunteers
- Set-up and take down: Night of the party– We can’t possibly do this big event without many helpers, so please plan to come at 4:00 to help with set up, and then stay after a little while to help put things away.
- The Stocking Store: Wednesday, December 14th we need help from 9:00—11:00 AM to set up the “Stocking Store”. Then again that afternoon from 1-4 PM as caseworkers come to select stockings and Angel bags for the kids. Also, Thursday, December 15th, we need help in the stocking store once again from 1-4 PM. Contact Pat Sears @402-554-1522 to volunteer.
- What to put in an Angel Bag: Many of you have asked for ideas for new, unwrapped gift(s) to put in that angel bag you will pick up at the November meeting. Remember, these children are taken from their homes with little to nothing many times—not even a toothbrush. So, anything from personal grooming items to something your own kids might like would be appropriate for an Angel Bag. View a more complete list here.
As you enjoy planning for the upcoming holidays (and are making stockings), just know that collectively, we are a positive spirit for some of the negative that has happened to these children. We can… and do… add to the light. Every year I am amazed by the women and men in OQG—you are just the best of the best. Thank you for continuing to believe!
– Pat Sears, Chairman