Holiday Social & Christmas Family

["Renee Graham" <private e-mail address>]

Greetings, Club Members -

I've heard of one conflict with having the holiday social on Saturday,
December 11th.  Would Sunday the 12th work for most folks since we would
be done fairly early in the evening?  How about Saturday, December 4th? 
Just trying to find a date that allows a good turn out.  

So far, the idea of trying to fly and then some kind of potluck at my
office seems to be the most popular idea.  Please send me your thoughts
by the end of next week, so I can finalize plans.

By the way, if you plan to do something for our holiday family and
haven't let me know, please do so as soon as possible.  Here is a recap
of the family's needs.

VAC Family Profile

Adults 
  Mom - Shasta - Age 23
  Dad - James  -  Age 28
Children
 Elizabeth - 8 year old girl
 Samantha - 4 year old girl
 Alison - 2 year old girl

We aren't expected to provide gifts for adults except the household
items. However, if someone wants to give something they are welcome to
do so.

Here are items requested:

Household Goods -
Pillows
Blankets (King) 
Sheets (King)
Powdered cleaning supplies and detergent
Laundry Baskets

Children's Profiles

Elizabeth -8 yrs old 
Pant Size - 16/18 Girls
Shirt Size - 16/18 Girls
Shoes - 3 Kids
Gift Ideas:
Socks
"Bratz" Luscious Lips Phone
"Bratz" Luscious Lips Lamp/Alarm Clock
"Bratz" Neon Hot Clock
Columbia Mall Gift Certificate (so parents can purchase)

Samantha - 4 yrs old 
Pant Size - 5 Toddler
Shirt Size - 5 Toddler
Shoes - 13 Toddler or 1 Kids 
Gift Ideas:
Huffy "Dora the Explorer" 12" Bike
Aquadoodle
My Little Pony -So Soft Pony, Pink Rose Blossom
Columbia Mall Gift Certificate (so parents can purchase)

Alison - 2 yrs old 
Pant size - 3 Toddler
Shirt size - 3 Toddler
Gift Ideas
Socks
Dora the Explorer Bean Bag Chair
Play School
"Dusty" the Talking Vacuum
Learning Toys
Fisher Price
A-Z Storybook
Columbia Mall Gift Certificate (so parents can purchase)

So far, I've heard that one family plans to do about $40 worth of
gifts, but I don't know what they are getting.  Another family has said
they would do clothes for the children.  

Please let me know if you plan to provide any of the gifts or household
items.  If you can't find the exact children's item, a gift card will
work better than a "substitute" gift.

New items should be wrapped with the person's name on the outside and
the Family Number which is # 580.  Gently-used items are also welcome,
but shouldn't be wrapped.

Please note:  Tags on the gift should have the name of the child and
family number only.  Please DO NOT include "From Santa" or any other
indication on where the gift came from.  (The parents may want to
customize that themselves.)  

I need your packages no later than Friday, December 3rd.  If you have
any questions, please e-mail me at private e-mail address, or call me. My
home number is 445-2688, work number is 875-1231.

Thanks!
Renee
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