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March 2024 Newsletter
To give aid and encouragement in promoting the education and welfare of at-risk children in the state of Georgia.
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🌟 RSVP DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 10 🌟
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready to make a difference at The Gift of Time Gala on March 16, 2024. We want YOU to be there for an evening of celebration and support for a great cause!
RSVP DEADLINE EXTENDED: We have been made aware of issues with the mail and we have worked with Dunwoody Country Club to extend our RSVP deadline to Sunday, March 10th. We strongly recommend purchasing your gala tickets online to ensure that your RSVP is received.
If you have mailed a check in the past couple weeks for your RSVP, please check with Danielle Houret-Lam (daniellehouretlam@gmail.com) to ensure your RSVP and payment were received.
Please remember to secure your tickets by March 10th to ensure your spot at the event. It's going to be a fantastic night filled with fun and laughter, and we don't want you to miss out!
RSVP TODAY by purchasing your tickets online:
Purchase Gala Tickets Online
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us. We're here to help!
Looking forward to seeing you at the Gala!
Linda & Betts
Gala Co-Chairs
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✨Time is Ticking Away!✨
Rally Your Network for Exclusive Auction Contributions!
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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. | |
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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.
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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! | |
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
PENDULUM BENEFACTOR
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Fred and Donna Aycock
John and Betts Fisher
Linda Keogler
Anne Wallis
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John and Carol Carr
Paul and Pat Iaffaldano
Kevin and Lindsay Nolan
Jerry and Lynn Thompson
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Martha and John Alteri
Jeff Call, Bennett Thrasher LLP
Pat and Cindy Formica
Bradley and Susan Fulkerson
Arthur and Patricia Gibson
Matt and Kristin Harbison
Kaitlin and Jim Holman
Danielle Houret-Lam and Steve Lam
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Louis and Jennie Johnson
Celeste Coggin Lennard
Dr. Steven and Tricia Leuallen
Jon and Konni Minter
Carole Steele
Carol and Bill Templeton
Belinda and Eric Vogel
BJ Wooldridge
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Thank you to Our Media Sponsors | |
Thank you to Our In-Kind Donor | |
SAVE-THE-DATE: Spring General Meeting, May 1st! | |
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The May General Meeting will be a DINNER at the stunning Buckhead Club at 3344 Peachtree Road in Atlanta on Wednesday, May 1.
This is the last meeting with the “Kristin Harbison administration” as we transition to the new Circle year with “Polly Hogue’s team”! More details forthcoming this spring, but SAVE THE DATE in your calendar!
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SPRING SOCIAL EVENT: Comedy on the Marietta Square | |
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We are looking to possibly attend Comedy on the Square at The Alley Stage in Marietta and would like to know your level of interest and possible dates that would work for most members. Below is the description and we think this would be GREAT fun.
Send our social chair, Cindy Formica, a text (770-490-3010), call, or email (cindyformica@comcast.net) if any of the following dates work for you:
- Friday, March 29th or Saturday, 30th (that is Easter weekend) OR
- Friday April 5th or Saturday 6th.
We are also thinking of having dinner on The Marietta Square before hand since the show doesn't start until 8pm. LET ME KNOW!
Cindy
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About Comedy On The Square
Join us for a night of uproarious laughter and side-splitting comedy at the Alley Stage's Comedy on the Square! Our talented comedians, handpicked for their wit and charisma, will take the stage to deliver an unforgettable evening of laughter and entertainment. Sit back, relax, and let the contagious laughter fill the room as our comedians bring their A-game to deliver a comedy experience like no other.
The venue has cabaret seating (seating around small tables) , which is why we want to get a headcount before booking. There is a two drink/item purchase minimum per person.
The Alley Stage is located on the Historic Marietta Square. There is ample free and paid parking on the Square. Please plan to arrive early to find parking.
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Volunteers Needed: Spring Fling at City of Refuge! | |
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Please sign up to volunteer at City of Refuge on Monday April 1st for Spring Fling!
The Circle will supervise fun activities for toddlers to teens! Thank you to our charity liaison, Suzi Goodman, who organizes the activities for these events!
The event runs from 10am to 12pm: please arrive by 9:30 am to help set up.
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Valentine's Party at City of Refuge | |
Circle members hosted a Valentine's Party for the Pre-school Children at City of Refuge! | |
WINTER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING | |
We had an AMAZING turnout at the Le Meridian Hotel at Perimeter for our annual Winter General Membership Meeting. During the luncheon we were treated to a FABULOUS Fashion show featuring items from Fox’s of Sandy Springs as well as Bravura of Alpharetta! | |
Special Thank you to Lynn Thompson and Elaine LaMontagne
for putting together such a FUN event! | |
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. | | |
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Tricia Leuallen – March 1
Maya Kesler – March 11
Carol Templeton – March 14
Melissa Stuk – March 16
Carolyn Polakowski – March 17
Konni Minter – March 26
Nicole Squillante – March 27
Doris Van Wagenen – March 29
Amber Strong – March 31
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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.
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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.
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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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The Circle for Children | circle4children.org
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