Introduction New Queen

Dawn Hill
I know you remember Dawn, she was a chief cook and bottle washer at the retreat the last few years.

She did a outstanding job and I know she will as our new queen.

Same old Dawn, she just might have to wear her crown while cooking for us this year, ha.

4th Annual Silent Auction

We have just had another fund raiser for the hospital- our 4th annual Silent Auction.

We had a great time and raised a lot of $ for the Hospital.

We changed to a 50's theme this year and the poodle skirts was in full swing.

Boppin the night away.

$10 million given to establish Shriners' burn unit in Mobile - Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com

I hope you take the time to read this article

$10 million given to establish Shriners' burn unit in Mobile - Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com

5-W

I have just spent a lovely weekend with my Nile sisters. One of our ladies and her husband have access to a fish camp. We are fortunate enough to be able to go a couple of weekends a year and relax. We play cards, eat, gaze out the windows @ a breathtaking view and enjoy relaxing. It has been a busy few months with fundraising. We done well, and now it is time to relax, if only for a weekend. Enjoy your fall ladies and I will update soon.

80th Birthday Celebration

We were in Greenville this weekend, celebration the 80th birthday of the Shriners Hospital.

At the Luncheon on Friday, this young man presented the hospital a check for $7000.00. He wanted to help raise $ for the handicap playground. He ask churches, individuals, and companies. He got the whole community involved. Doesn't this make your heart feel good. We had many more presentation and at the end of the weekend it was announced that $186,000.00 of the 200,000.00 needed was raised.

This hospital was open to the public and everyone was welcomed. There was tours, face painting, cotton candy, popcorn, balloons, birthday cake, luncheons, Fish Fry's, banquets and smiling faces. Our clown unit clowned out and entertained the children. These ladies worked hard. I got to see the mural our group painted on the wall of one of the cast rooms. We toured parts of the hospitals not normally shown. But it was opened for this special weekend. Doctors and nurses explained to us the importance of each room and it's function. It is impressive that children only stay a few days after surgery now, not long ago they would stay weeks or months. Technology is remarkable.

THANK YOU

I want to thank each and every person or company that helped us have a outstanding Crop/Retreat this year. As you may have heard I contacted over 75 companies and as always Making Memories sent me the package. Quick Quotes send a box full of items. There web address is www. shopquickquotes.com .

Then I contacted individual designers. Ali Edwards, Teresa McFayden, Jennie Bowlin, Maelynn and Jeanette all donated items.

The following ladies- web companies donated and all is appreciated.

Suzanna Rawlins ( tlcscrapping@earthlink.net ) - Donated the about Me Scrapbook Kit Door Prize
Kristeena ( kristeenascraft@bellsouth.net ) - donated the 2 Packs of Fiber Door Prize
Rebecca Phelps ( phlpsfamily01@yahoo.com ) - donated that fabu Clear Rubberstamp Set Door Prize

Jenn had her own little door prizes, not sure what they were cause I didn't win one. haha

Nonna- Scrapbook Mania- Donated a door prize.

Ali Buie, Mona, Barbara, Jeanette, Jenn, donated time and goodies.

And we can't forget our own chief cook and bottle washer- Dawn Hill, along with Catherine and Norma. The daughters of the Nile that help in any way, I thank you. The children Thank you for all your hard work.

Now last but not least I would like to report that we raise over $1200.00 this year and with your help we will be giving the hospital over $4000.00 worth of scrap booking supplies to use.