Merry Market Kicks Off the Holiday Season!

The 3rd Annual Merry Market took place the weekend of Nov 19&20.  One of two major fundraisers for our organization we strived to raise money through merchant fees, ticket sales, raffles, and a silent auction. All of the proceeds from this event directly impact our community projects and member development that you can read more about on our website.  

Merry Market provides so much more to our organization.  It takes a lot to put on an event such as this.  Our provisional members took on the responsibility of planning Champagne & Shopping, Friday's VIP event and we are so proud of their efforts. The event committee took on the rest of the weekend headed up by fund development chair, Jill Bentley. Over 80% of our active membership participated in this event as volunteers, vendors, ticket sellers, patrons, or a combination.  Sustaining members were seen shopping as well as attendees of Friday night's event.  Past President, Donna Sheehan, served as master of ceremonies. Merry Market brings  our organization together.  We learn skills to use for future events and other community organizations, we learn about each other, and we secure funding for our work in the community. Truly a special way to kick off the holiday season!

Click to read the November 21st article in the News Chief. Visit our facebook fan page to see more photographs.