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BOARD MEETINGS

Thursday, January 22, 2009, 6:30 pm
 (at Anahuac Mexican Restaurant)
(9002 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma)
Next meeting: Thursday, February 26, 2009


 

 

Comments from the
Indoor/Outdoor Chair

If you would like to host an event, please
notify Deana or Mike. All events must be
pre-approved and will be advertised in the newsletter.

Thank You

Deana Lindsay, Outdoor Chair
Mike Yoder, Indoor Chair

           
Sunshine Report

Sympathy cards were sent to Carol and Sandy. Get well cards were sent to Antoinett, Norm, Ray, Mike, and Valarie.

 

 Joann Thigpen
  Sunshine Chair                        

 

Board Business
Highlights from the November 20th board meeting:

  • Board member reports; minutes and budget approved.
  • Membership is at 201, with 15 renewals.
  • Indoor activities planned include dinner & movie; outdoor, the pie social on November 22. Deana/Gail M/S/P to donate money made from the pie social to Rick Brown’s kids at Mary Bridge.
  • Newsletter costs were down last month; printing charges were less.
  • Dance schedule: November 22, Thanksgiving, DJ Steven Wood; December 6, togetherness, Katzenjammer; December 20, Christmas, DJ Peggy Hunt; January 3, Holiday Dance, Maia Santell and House Blend Band; January 17, Rock ‘n Roll Celebration with Elvis, DJ Steven Wood.
  • Publicity information in TNT still incorrect. Billie will go to TNT.
  • Dine-out will be December 9, 6:00pm, at Alfred’s, Puyallup Avenue and D Street. RSVP Betty Lee.
  • Debra updated the board on the Holiday Party. Expenses so far total $377.83; there are 62 member tickets and 6 guest tickets sold. Dress to impress: no tennis shoes, jeans, t-shirts; ties optional, sport coats recommended. Assorted sandwiches and salads 6:00-7:30pm; dance 8:00pm.There will be dance cards. BYOB, pop available to purchase. No dance passes, no refunds.
  • The 50/50 drawing timeline was discussed. M/S/P (Sally/Deana) to collect money at the second Saturday dance of the month. Winner must be present to win.
  • M/S/P (Sally/Deana) 50 percent of 50/50 to winner; 50 percent to dance expenses.
  • Sue needs a nominating committee of three people; Billie Blattler volunteered.
  • Sally canceled the wine tasting because no one responded.

 

 

Dance Committee Update


Our dance theme for Saturday, January 3, 2009 is “Putting on the Ritz”
Our holiday dance is here and what fun we will have!
This is the night we get to dress up and impress one another. Please do not wear jeans, T-shirts or tennis shoes. Dress can be formal or semi formal. Ties are optional. Men are encouraged to wear nice jackets.

  • Come out for a night of delicious food, fancy dancing and pure fun.
  • Maia Santell and her House Blend Band will entertain us with their energetic music.
  • Price is $15/member and $20/guest. Doors will open promptly at 6:00pm.
  • Scrumptious appetizers will be served from 6:00-7:30pm. Dancing is from 8:00-11:30pm.

We have limited tickets left, so please do not wait until the last moment.
TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. Once all the tickets are sold, we will not be able to allow additional people to come in for the dance that night.
Contact Debra Holmes at (253) 297-6616 to purchase your ticket.
PLEASE BRING A DELICIOUS DESSERT TO SHARE

 

Elvis_6.jpgOur dance theme on Saturday, January 17 is “Rock ‘n Roll Celebration with Elvis”
Elvis Aaron Presley was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935. His twin brother, Jessie, was stillborn; this left Elvis to grow up as an only child. His parents moved to Memphis, Tennessee in 1948.
His talent, good looks, sensuality, charisma and good humor endeared him to millions, as did the human kindness he demonstrated throughout his life. Known by his first name, he is regarded as one of the most important figures. Elvis passed away on August 16, 1977 at his Graceland home.

We have our very own Elvis! Since 1999, Chuck Gourley has been entertaining audiences, young and old alike, with his ‘Tribute to Elvis’ show, using original sound tracks and an authentic jumpsuit from one of Elvis’ original patterns. Please join us for a short program remembering ‘The King’, starting at 8:30pm, as we celebrate Elvis’ birthday.

Keep Dancing, Klukwali and Debra Holmes         
We very much appreciate our Volunteers:  They are helpful, contribute their energy to the club and get involved. Volunteering gives us a sense of pride. We would like to personally thank our volunteers who help set up or clean up. As the Dance Directors, we have a sign-up sheet which is located at the sign-in table. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up early, as we only have 10 free dance passes for each dance.