want to wish each of you a Happy Thanksgiving. I love this time of year with the smells of cooking, leaves crunching under your feet, the need of a jacket (I know dreaming about the coolness and leaves thing).
A tradition our family has is to tell everyone what we are thankful for around the Thanksgiving table. So, sitting around the table with you I would like to say a special thank you to each of you. Your selfless service to our community amazes me. Our board members who go out of their way to do their job with grace and continue to always get the job done. I know your time is valuable and I appreciate your giving that time to our club and community. Our Thrift Shop volunteers who strive everyday to help our soldiers and families with a caring attitude. Your work enables us to give back resources to our community that are much needed. Our Flea Market crew, who met on the field in the dark and continued their hard work throughout the day. The planning, and execution of such a large event takes time away from your families and I appreciate that time. I appreciate the family members who also come out and give of themselves whenever they are needed. Our loyal members who continue to come out and have great fun and support the community, I say thank you. I am honored to be able to work beside you.
I am most thankful for the priveledges and freedoms we have everyday thanks to our men and women who are serving our country. Our thoughts and prayers are with all soldiers where ever they may be, serving selflessly. With the families of those deployed, know that we are one family and we thank you for your contribution.
My cup runneth over,
Kathi
Dear FGSC Members:
Since arriving this past summer, I had a delightful tour of the Thrift Shop, attended their quarterly meeting, and reviewed Judy and Yvette’s proposal on the recent re-structuring of the consignment agreement. My first impression was most favorable, followed by very professional meetings. In addition, the income that is transferred from the Thrift Shop to the FGSC reflects the hard work and dedication of the volunteers and staff.
During this season of “Thanksgiving,” be sure to thank our exceptional Thrift Shop team that work tirelessly. The work is hard and at times the work is dirty; however, they do it all with a smile and a servant’s heart.
In addition, I want to extend a sincere thank you for an exceptionally easy transition into the Fort Gordon community. Being here is a great blessing for the Bouchard family.
Ron joins me in wishing you and your family a bountiful harvest filled with precious time together, countless friends, and good health as we enter this Holiday Season.
Sincerely,
Marcia Bouchard
Thrift shop advisor
Tid bits From the Thrift Shop
Welcome to the news from the Fort Gordon Thrift Shop
Our volunteer for the month for
November is Madeline Nogueras she is the mother
Of two children, Jose Daniel age 7 and a Daughter , Kiara age 5
Her husband plays in the 434th Army band at
Fort Gordon. She also volunteers at her children’s
School. We’re very proud to have Madeline at
The thrift shop. She’s very cheerful, greets you with a smile and loves to
Re-decorate and straighten out “our things”.
Thank you Madeline for all of your support to our soldiers
And community. Our hours are 9:30-3:00 PM on Tuesday
And Thursday every week and 9:30-2:00 PM and the 1st Saturday
Of the month October thru May. We’re located behind the main PX.
Thinking Cookies?
Think Ways and Means! Do you like cookies as much as we do? Have you started looking through cookbooks and magazines for a great recipe to bring to the December Cookie Exchange? Just remember, when it comes to baking, presentation is everything. Okay, that's not true. TASTE is everything! BUT, having those scrumptious cookies presented in an attractive tin or on a beautiful plate is a fitting tribute to all of your hard work. That is where we can help. We'll have lots of holiday tins, platters, and plates at great prices. In addition, we'll have ornaments, holiday collectibles and festive raffle baskets. So bring your cookies, your singing voice, your good cheer, and your shopping attitude to the Ways and Means table at the December function. We'll be waiting for you!
Deb and Maria
Gordon Events
New Year's Eve Dance...
December 31, 7 p.m. - 1 a.m., North Ballroom -. For reservations, call 706-791-6780 or 706-339-0827.
Pizza and a Movie Night...
December 19... featuring short Disney Christmas movies and a visit by Santa to hand out gifts!
Christmas Brunch with SantaDecember 11, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Candy and prizes for all the kids!
Special drawing for a kid's bicycle!
Photo with Santa
Plus a Holiday Feast!
Adults, $13.95 Children (ages 6-10), $8.95 Children (ages 3-5), $4.00
SPECIAL OFFERS FOR BRUNCH PATRONS10% Off each patron who brings in a church bulletin.
Winter CampDecember 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30 20057 a.m. - 5 p.m. dailyOpen to the public, ages 7-13. The cost is $25.00/daily for sponsored youth
and $30.00/daily for unsponsored youth. Reservations can be made beginning
November 21, 2005 by calling 706-791-4864.
9 Dec – Holiday Tree Lighting
December event
It's time to "deck those halls" and "fa la la" as we plan some old fashioned holiday caroling with our friends and families!! We need LOTS of voices!! On Sunday, December 11, we will meet at 6 o'clock at Friendship Chapel on post and break into groups to go caroling. When we finish caroling, we will return to the chapel for refreshments and a cookie exchange. Plan to bring two dozen of "something" (for example: cookies, pieces of fudge, brownies, etc.) and we will enjoy one dozen with our hot cocoa and each family will take home a dozen mixed treats!! You may also want to bring a flashlight. This will be a family event, so kids......get your homework done so you can join us!! Make your reservation to Kisha Williams at 533-7850 or http://us.f313.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=Kisha.Williams@gmail.com OR Laura Fuller at http://us.f313.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=lfuller2@aug.edu. Questions...call Joanie Bryant at 863-2931.
Holiday Wrapping at the PX
The Ft. Gordon Service Club is coordinating gift wrapping at the PX for the holiday season. This is a great fundraising opportunity for our club, and we still need volunteers!! If you can come for an hour or more to wrap during various shifts throughout the season, please call. Our weekend shifts will be the following:
November 25, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.; December 3, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.; December 10, 4 p.m. - 11p.m.; December 16, 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.. We will also be wrapping on some weekdays, so call and let me know what days/times during the week are best for you! Call Joanie at
863-2931.
Mark Your Calendars!
Our January 2006 event will be held on January 18, 6:30 p.m.! Look forward to a potluck dinner and guest speakers from Eisenhower Army Medical Center. We hope our working members will join us for this evening event!
A special "thank you" to the following businesses for donations to our club:
Logan's
Azalea Inn Bed & Breakfast
French Market Grille
Stevi B's Pizza
Please send newsletter articles to fgsc2005@yahoo.com
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