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Twelve Days and Counting
to our Annual Fundraiser including
Online Auction and Boutique!
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Monday, October 31, 2022
Edited this week by Thel Ross
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Don't Miss Our
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
TWO EVENTS
Online Silent Auction
November 11 9:00 am thru November 13 9:00 pm
One-Day 3-Hour
Boutique In-Person
(Buy it now and take home)
November 12 (10:00 am to 1:00 pm)
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From the President
by Gail Tangeman
Changes at the National Level - Part 3
This is the third and final article regarding the changes being made at the national level of Assistance League.
National Policies for Chapters and Redbook have been retired. The following documents will be available next month:
Memorandum of Affiliation
- Licensing agreement, chapter obligations like dues, graphic standards, Operation School Bell
Leaders Checklist
- Quick reference guide to areas where leaders can make sure they have all the documents they need
Tool-kit
- Quick links to what chapters may need to find in specific areas
National Conferences are in the past. Regional Networking sessions will be held that will be more localized and more timely. Long Beach is hosting a pilot networking session in February 2023 for 40 Southern California chapters.
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Finally, National Assistance League has developed a new purpose statement and is encouraging each chapter to do the same.
National Assistance League’s purpose statement:
- The specific charitable purpose of this corporation is to promote, empower committed member volunteerism in local communities while building relationships that expand brand awareness of National Assistance League and its Chapters. National Assistance League supports Chapters with education, coaching, resources, advocacy, and networking.
National Assistance League Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement:
- National Assistance League strives to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that ensures every person belongs, is respected, and valued as themselves.
In January, Assistance League of the Foothill Communities Board will begin to review our policies and bylaws to better align with our current practices.
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Halloween is in the Air
Our October Meeting was graced with skeletons, a punk rocker, a roaring 20's flapper, Punky Brewster, a lady in red, a spider-caped beauty, skeletons, spiders, a 1960s' fan from England, a black angel, Groucho Marx and plenty of lovely Halloween-themed garb.
OUR THANKS to the Hostess Committee headed by Linda Combe that served a Fall Feast including soup, salad, bread and dessert. Sitting from L to R: Val Eberle and Rachel Fuerte. Standing from L to R: Linda Combe, Sue Gustafson, Cathy Fresquez, Kathy Clark, Ellen Ponder and Linda Facer.
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At the meeting, we officially welcomed new member, Laura Anderson, with Gail Tangeman presenting her with the official Assistance League name badge.
Welcome Laura!
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Here we honor our October service anniversary members that were present. They are: Cathi Thrasher celebrating 7 years, Dianne Murphy marking 7 years and Sue Zajicek honored for 10 years. Our oldest member with the blue apron joined them this month! | | |
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This Week
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Mon., Oct 31 at 9:00 am Annual Fundraiser Committee in Board Room
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Wed., Nov. 2 - cancelled - Membership Meeting
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Thu., Nov. 3 - cancelled - Capital Improvements Meeting
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Sun., Nov. 6 - DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS
Next Week
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Mon., Nov. 7 at 11:30 am - Marking Committee in Marking Room
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Mon., Nov. 7 at 6:00 pm - Assisteens Governing Body in Chapter House North
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Tue., Nov. 8 - CHN and CHS closed
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Tue., Nov. 8 - CHN and CHS closed
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Tue., Nov. 8 at 9:30 am - AL Bear in Board Room
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Wed., Nov. 9 - CHN and CHS closed
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Thu., Nov. 10 at 9:30 am - Board Meeting in Board Room
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Thu., Nov. 10 - CHN and CHS closed
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Fri., Nov.11 at 9:00 am - Online Auction begins
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Fri., Nov. 11 - CHN and CHS closed
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Sat., Nov. 12 - Online Auction continues
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Sat., Nov. 12 - Boutique from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Sat., Nov. 12 - CHN and CHS closed.
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Sun., Nov. 13 at 9:00 pm Online Auction ends
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Thrift Shop Schedule & Request
by Toni Mueller
Christmas is coming to the Thrift Shop and it will be very busy. Thanks, Toni Mueller
- Wednesday, Nov. 2 - 1 spot
- Thursday, Nov. 3 - 2 spots
- Saturday, Nov. 5 - 2 spots
- Wednesday, Nov. 9 - 5 spots
- Thursday, Nov. 10 - 1 spot
- Friday, Nov. 11 - 1 spot
November Schedule
*Please note: The above schedule is for viewing only. SignUp.com is where the master schedules reside. The links above are updated weekly and do not reflect the most recent changes.
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The purple "button" below is your link to SignUp.com. Click on it to take you directly into the Online ALFC Thrift Shop Schedule.
Should you need any help, please contact Toni Mueller.
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Report Your Volunteer Hours!
by Val Eberle
Members, it's time to add up your total ALFC volunteer hours for October.
Please email your total volunteer hours to: VolunteerHours@alfc.org.
Report “Non-member” hours too! Have family members or friends who work on Chapter projects…? Please report their total number of hours separately.
Questions? Click on What hours count to report each month link.
Thank you.
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ALFC Birthdays this week and next
by Laurie Milhiser
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November 1 - Esther Mott
November 5 - Linda Facer
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November 12 - Colin Benham
November 12 - Jacque Sullivan
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Have Any Halloween Candy Leftover?
A suggestion from Chris Shovel is to bring it to the Thrift Shop where they will place it by the checkout. Our customers love it!
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DEADLINE for Weekly Update: Friday at Noon each week. | |
Articles from Previous Week(s) | |
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Annual Fundraiser
and Boutique Updates
by Ina Strickland
The Sweet Wishes Annual Fundraiser is fastly approaching...the website, www.sweetwishes.GiveSmart.com goes live on Tuesday, November 1st! You will now be able to register and view the items up for auction.
The Silent Auction is a 3-day event, from Friday, November 11th at 9am and running continuously until Sunday, November 13th at 9pm. There are about 100 items for you to bid on!!!
And, don't forget about the Boutique - one day only! Saturday, November 12th, from 10am to 1pm at the Chapter House. There are about 300 items available for purchase and you can participate in an opportunity drawing for $5 a ticket that will win you $400 worth of assorted gift cards!
Your cash/check/credit card donations are always appreciated - you can donate online via the Sweet Wishes website or return the Supporter Opportunities card in the envelope included in the invitation that you should have received by now.
Thank you for your support! We need our members participation and donations!
"Our true acquisitions lie only in our charities, we get only as we give." William Simms
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Our Mission Statement:
Assistance League volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.
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