Saturday, May 9th, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This is the time of year when we start with the very earliest plans for Azalea Day. I just thought I would bring you up to date with a few developments. As you may know Both Audrey Clothier and Kit Grundstein stepped down this year as Azalea Day Co-Chairs. Both have been tremendous for many years and fully deserve a break. They will be sorely missed. Fortunately, they have both volunteered to advise as necessary. I expect to take them up on that quite a lot. Audrey and Kit, thanks so much for all your efforts.
Stepping up as Co-Chair is Susan Hunter. Susan manages marketing communications at Unisys, organizing several of their large international symposia. With her on board we have the chance of making Azalea Day better than ever. Thanks, Susan for joining us.
Last year, the impromptu Potluck Dinner we had for Azalea Day was such a success that we have been asked to plan for another. So the date for this will be on Friday evening February 20th. There will be something of a Mardi Gras feeling to the evening. We’d like everyone to feel welcome, so there will be a movie and pizza downstairs for the kids.
While you are putting dates down in your calender, please note that Azalea Day 2009 will be on Saturday May 9th. Azalea Day is a centerpiece of Gladwyne life, a key occasion in the St Christopher’s calender and with the downturn in the economy it takes on greater significance than ever in terms of our Outreach commitment. This last year we generated over $28,000. We would love to push that past $30,000 this coming year. For this we need everyone on board and pulling together. We very much hope that you will be able to help us again.
That’s about it. Please try and join us for the February 20th Potluck Dinner and please also consider helping us once again with Azalea Day in May. One final point, if you want to get in touch with us you can easily contact either Susan or myself at AzaleaDay@StChristophers.org.
Many thanks for your support,
Best Wishes
Peter Hunt
Azalea Day Vestry Liason