January 2024 Newsletter

To give aid and encouragement in promoting the education and welfare of at-risk children in the state of Georgia.

Happy New Year, Circle Members!!!


Let's take a moment to reflect on the incredible achievements of 2023. Your combined efforts made our Golf Tournament a tremendous success, welcomed new members into our community, and supported City of Refuge through generous donations, volunteer work, and festive events. Thank you!


A special shout-out to Danielle Houret-Lam for hosting our fantastic Holiday Party, and kudos to Suzi Goodman for adding a fun twist to the celebration.


As we step into 2024 with confidence and excitement, we're continuing our commitment to making a positive impact. The City of Refuge kids and our scholarship recipients count on us, and we're ready for the journey ahead. Upcoming highlights include engaging volunteer events at City of Refuge and our eagerly anticipated final fundraising extravaganza, The Gift of Time fundraising gala and auction.


We're counting on EVERYONE to pitch in by signing up for Auction baskets, helping procure sponsors and helping fill a table or attending the gala! Your continued support ensures that we can make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who need it most.


Thank you for your unwavering dedication, and let's make 2024 another year of making a difference!


Warm regards,

Kristin Gross Harbison

President

Past President's Luncheon

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Canoe

11:30 am - 2:00 pm


Executive Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

6:30 pm


Winter Tea Social Event

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Cherokee Town &

Country Club

11:00 am


Winter General

Membership Meeting

Portico - Le Meridian Hotel (Perimeter)

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

11:00 am


Valentine's Party (Volunteer Opportunity)

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

City of Refuge

The Gift of Time Fundraising Gala

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Dunwoody Country Club


Cocktails and Silent Auction

Dinner, Dancing and Live Auction to Follow

LEARN MORE

THE GIFT OF TIME GALA

🌟 Save the Date: The Gift of Time Gala - March 16, 2024! 🌟



This year, you can support our Annual Circle for Children Gala through one of several levels of sponsorship. Become a Sponsor and receive tickets to the Gift of Time Gala and and to the Patron Party!

Make a Year-End Gift Online
Download Gala Sponsor Packet

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready to make a difference at The Gift of Time Gala on March 16, 2024. We can't wait to share this special night with you! Here are the Sponsor Opportunities:


🌟 Pendulum Benefactor: $8,000

🕰️ Clockwork Contributor: $5,000

⏳ Hourglass Guardian: $2,500

Timeless Supporter: $1,000


Your support will play a vital role in making this gala a success, and your generosity will help us give the gift of time to those who need it most.


Just click on our website and be a Sponsor or let your friends, families, associates and businesses know about The Circle for Children and our mission!!!!!!



www.circle4children.org/gala

✨Time is Ticking Away!

Rally Your Network for Exclusive Auction Contributions! 

The Gift of Time annual fundraising gala relies on the success of our Gala Auction, our most significant fundraiser of the year. We need each member to actively participate by contributing in various ways, such as donating a basket, collaborating with friends on a themed creation, securing high-value item donations, or contributing funds for auction purchases. Your involvement ensures the success of this vital event and supports our mission through the Circle for Children.

Click Here to sign up for a "9-5" Themed Auction Basket

Now is the time to inspire and connect with our network, urging them to contribute unique experiences to our event!


Experiences, travel, sports or music memorabilia, autographs or tickets and food experiences that allow winning bidders to try new restaurants or having private dining are always a hit with donors! Make this year's auction fun and exciting, all while raising funds to support our beneficiaries, City of Refuge and the Linda Gross Memorial Scholarship Fund.


Businesses and individuals who donate will be recognized night of our Gala, in our online auction listings, in our event program and on descriptions displayed with the auction items. 

Auction Cover Letter
Auction Donation Form

If you don't want to help procure auction items or sign up to help with a basket, you can also donate to the auction buying fund!

Donate to the Auction Buying Fund

Thank you to our Sponsors

PENDULUM BENEFACTOR


CLOCKWORK CONTRIBUTORS

John and Betts Fisher

Linda Keogler

Anne Wallis

HOURGLASS GUARDIANS

Paul & Pat Iaffaldano

Kevin & Lindsay Nolan 

Thank you to Our Media Sponsor

Thank you to Our In-Kind Donor

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPDATE -Winter Tea Time Social Event


Our Winter Tea time social event on January 27th at Cherokee Town & Country Club is currently full, but if anybody wants to be put on the waiting list, please contact Cindy Formica at cindyformica@comcast.net. We hope you will join us at the next social event!

RSVP via Payment

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

A warm thank you to everyone who made our Tacky Sweater Holiday Party a cheerful and festive occasion! Your spirited presence added to the joy of the season. Special congratulations to Sally Davis for dazzling us all with her creativity, earning her the well-deserved title of Costume Contest Winner. Your enthusiasm made the event truly unforgettable. Here's to more celebrations and community spirit in the coming year!

Congrats to Sally who was our winner!

Access the Directory online with new Password! The membership directory of active Circle members can now be viewed on our website. For the privacy of all members, the directory is password protected. You can access the directory under the membership tab on the website.

Patricia Gibson (Dec 1)

Cindy Samples (Dec 3)

Cathy Haire (Dec 5)

Rita Furness (Dec 8)

Kelsey Burkett Jackson (Dec 10)

Anne Wycoff Smith (Dec 13)

Marci Dobbins (Dec 14)

Christiana Corley (Dec 17)

Sandra Daniels (Dec 20)

BJ Wooldridge (Dec 23)

Mary Beth Wegener (Dec 31)


Susan Harvin (Jan 3)

Sandra Dye (Jan 4)

Sue Butler (Jan 9)

Candice Smith (Jan 11)

Lisa Krueger (Jan 11)

Dolly Fehd (Jan 15)

Ginny Haddock (Jan 15)

Kristen Graham (Jan 20)

Sally Davis (Jan 20)

Bridget Connor (Jan 29)

Kaitlin Holman (Jan 29)

Pat Iaffaldano (Jan 31)

If your birthday (month and day) is not in the new Circle directory, please email that information. We would love to acknowledge that special day.
Circle Celebration Fund
Can't think of a gift for a friend? Consider donating to the Circle Celebration Fund in their name. A lovely acknowledgment will be sent to the honoree informing them of the donation you made in their name. Please contact thecircle4children@gmail.com if you would like to donate.
Circle Correspondence
Please send any Circle Correspondence to thecircle4children@gmail.com for announcements of births, loss of loved ones, outstanding events or illnesses. Please include the individual's address so the corresponding secretary can send the appropriate correspondence. Also, indicate if the information should be posted in the newsletter.
Kroger Community Rewards will donate a portion of your grocery purchase total to The Circle for Children.Please sign up for a Kroger Card the next time you're grocery shopping and link it to The Circle for Children.

To link your Kroger card go to www.kroger.com and login to access "My Account". Under "Community" select "Community Awards" then click the "link card" button. Then, search for "The Circle for Children" or enter number, CX636. You can also call Kroger at 1-800-562-4438 and they will sign you up over the phone.
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