2012 September meeting highlights


Location:  Banbury Center
Date:  Sunday September 30, 2012

Organizing Committee:

  • Ray & Yvette F.
  • Bill & Marlene M.
  • Jim & Marlene C.
  • Helen & Don M.
  • Cheryl T.
  • Helen & Gus D.

The club meeting was organized around the Fall theme with decorations around the fireplace mantle.aIMG_6960aIMG_6961

  1. “Penny sale” raffle
    • the organizing committee was able to secure a large number of older Department 56 lit-houses, accessories and other decorating items and offered them on a fun and exciting raffle; in total, there were at least 30 items being raffled off
    • the entire proceed from the raffle sale (which was close to $150) will be donated to a charitable organization
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  2. Informative presentations
    • Helen spoke about the Department 56 Chicago convention that took place a week before the club meeting
    • Marlene showed us fences that are easy to make from paper-like and plastic material and which look great in our village displays
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