Pyramid 56ers

Wow is seems like yesterday we were just getting started with the New Year and were planning all of our Events for the year and now the Holidays are fast approaching and we are all setting up our displays while getting ready to enjoy time with Family and Friends.

It has been an event filled year for the club with so many things going on that it seems like yesterday we were making things for our Villages, Annual Picnic, putting together plans for the Memorial Display, our annual Road Trip, and our up coming Annual Holiday Dinner and gift exchange.

On Sat. October 2^nd, 11 of us traveled to Hall’s Tennessee to visit Charlene’s. It was a day filled with fun, excitement, food and prizes as we shopped for Holiday gifts, had lunch in the Tea Room and did more shopping. The Vignette to raise money for the Memorial Display was won by Pat Malone and she also one the large door prize of the Halloween display. Everyone urged Pat to buy a lottery ticket but I guess her luck ran out because she did not win that evening. A great time was had by all.

This past Saturday Nov. 20^th was the set up for the Memorial Display. 7 people came to help set up our first display for the club and it was met with great response from the residents of the Kirby Pines Retirement Home. We had to make some last minute changes due to the delays in construction of the new hospital at LeBonhuer. Kirby Pines was more than happy to have us and we have a prime location. It was a great feeling to see all our planning, work, and donations come together to spread some Holiday Cheer. I know that Lynn was looking down at us with a big smile on her face. Thanks for everyone for making this happen. We can’t wait for next year.

Thanks to those who have volunteered to host a meeting next year. We will be making plans at the December Meeting so please come prepared with a date in mind so we can plan our Annual Calendar.

I look forward to seeing everyone on December 4^th for my open house. We will start at 4:00 p.m. and have appetizers and then move to Mary and Don’s for our Annual Holiday Dinner and gift exchange. Read more details in the next meeting Section.

I want everyone to know what we need to send our thoughts and prayers to Jackie Robinson and to Jim Shull as they are recovering from some health issues. We hope they are feeling better and a speedy recovery.

Have a Great Thanksgiving and be safe.

Jeffery

Mark Your Calendars:

December Meeting: February Meeting: April Meeting:

Sat. Dec. 4^th, 4:00 p.m. Russ and Jayne Gorby Alinda and Ralph Norris

Annual Holiday Dinner & Open House

this will start at Jeffery’s and finish at the

Collier’s with our annual holiday

dinner and gift exchange.

June Meeting: August Meeting: October Meeting: December Meeting:

Pat Malone Gerald and Barbara Frazier Road Trip Don and Mary Collier

Birthdays

Gerald Frazier 11/28

Jim Shull 12/14

Russ Gorby 12/28

Faith Deaton 12/29

Anniversaries:

Ralph and Alinda Norris

12/22

President: Jeffery Kirchner, Holidayguyfl@aol.com

Vice President: Russ Gorby, Frazerj@bellsouth.net

Secretary: Barbara Frazier, Bfrazier1@bellsouth.net

Treasurer: Jayne Gorby, Frazerj@bellsouth.net

Website: Alinda Norris, Alindanorris@hughes.net

Newsletter: Jeffery Kirchner, Holidayguyfl@aol.com

Memorial Display Set Up:

Saturday Nov. 20^th was the set up for the Memorial Display. 7 people came to help set up our first display for the club and it was met with great response from the residents of the Kirby Pines Retirement Home. It was a great feeling to see all our planning, work, and donations come together to spread some Holiday Cheer. Thanks for everyone for making this happen. We can’t wait for next year. I want to thank everyone who donated pieces to the display, contributed their time and help and extend a very special Thanks to Melinda Seeger’s from Dept. 56 for her generous donations. Below are some pictures that were taken the day of set up.

NCC Corner… by Barbara Frazier

The National Council of 56 Clubs (NCC) is an umbrella organization for independently organized and operated collector clubs throughout the United States and Canada . The purpose of the NCC is to promote Department 56 member clubs, cultivate cooperation among member clubs, facilitate the exchange of information between member clubs, assist in the formation of new clubs, and stimulate the presentation of collector events and gatherings.

Gatherings:

Happy Trails to Arizona Gathering will be September 29th- October 2^nd, 2011 . If you would like more information please visit the gathering website: www.southwestvillagers.com

To get additional information from NCC, be sure to visit the following web sites:

NCC website www.ncc56.com

Collectors Corner of Department 56: www.department56.com

NCC Bulletin: www.ncc56.com/bulletinsncc/2009.html

Club Dues:

It’s that time of year again when we will be collecting for the Annual Club Dues.

The Club dues will remain at $20.00 for individual and $25.00 for Couples.

The Annual Club Dues helps to support the activities for the club and to provide door prizes.

Please bring it to the December or February Meeting.

December Meeting, Saturday Dec. 4th, 2010 :

Our Annual Holiday Party will be Saturday December 4^th beginning at 4:00 p.m.

This year we are changing it up and starting the party at Jeffery’s with appetizers. We will then move the party to Don and Mary’s home for our annual dinner.

Please bring a dish for the meal at Don and Mary’s. Don and Mary will provide the main dish and Drinks. We will have the ability to reheat any items that need it as we will have our meeting before dinner, then break for dinner and then begin our gift exchange. Please contact Mary with what you will be bringing.

If you wish to participate in the annual gift exchange, please bring a holiday-related item valued at $15.00.

If you remember last year its certainly a fun time.

There will also be lots fun with food, fun and fellowship.

Finding New

Members Update

Those of you who promised to contact your local newspaper about placing our ad about our club. Please remember to contact them way in advance of our October 2nd meeting so that they will have time to get it in the paper. If you need a copy of the ad please contact me by email at holidayguyfl@aol.com