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November 2023 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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Thanks to you our Golf Tournament was a huge success and we will make a large impact on the children at the City of Refuge and the Linda Gross Memorial Scholarship Fund!! We ended with more Hole Sponsors and more players than last year, with beautiful weather and an excellent turnout. If you volunteered with us and did not receive a gift bag, please let me know!
A HUGE thank you to our Sponsors and a ‘Congratulations’ to the winners!
Additional Sponsors, not pictured – Houston Leonnard and Noble Family Enterprises
1st PLACE - Turner Blair Services
Jake Turner, Brent Sweeney, Allan McLeod and Josh Thompson
2nd PLACE - Jason Trompeter Team
Jason Trompeter, Andrew Lynch, Alex Luc and Dean Hurst
RAFFLE -
Golf Improvement Package - Tyler French
Brown & Company Gift Certificate - Steve Smith
Onward Reserve package # 1 - Robert Duval
Onward Reserve package # 2 - Al Knox
Top Golf Certificate - John Asbury
We are already thinking about the Golf Tournament for next year. If you have any feedback or ideas don’t hesitate to reach out!
Email Kristen Graham (kristengraham@me.com) or call with any questions 678-448-7890.
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Thank you to our 2023 Golf Sponsors | |
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Silver Sponsor
Fred and Donna Aycock
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Cindy and Pat Formica
Pat and Paul Iaffaldano
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Closest to the Pin Sponsor | |
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Mike Hibbson
BJ Wooldridge
Lynn & Jerry Thompson
Ruth Chitwood
Faye Moore & Ruth Chitwood
Cathy Haire
Linda Keogler
Kristin and Matt Harbison
Dr. Louis and Jennie Johnson
Brenda and Jim Shirley
Horizon Health Care
Pat &Paul Iaffaldano
Holly Builders &Remodelers
Drs. Heather & Spencer Tally
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Tricia Leuallen - Atlanta Fine Homes
Outrageous Interiors
Heather Rees
Alan and Sally Davis
Anne Wallis
Polly Hogue
Melinda Stuk - The Stuk Family
Susan Grant & Al Knox
Poole's Lawn Service, Inc.
The Kissling Family
All Dry Remediation company
Kathryn Mielcuszny
Betts Fisher - Undercover Decking
Marci Dobbins
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🌟 Save the Date: The Gift of Time Gala - March 16, 2024! 🌟
We're thrilled to announce a night of elegance and giving at the prestigious Dunwoody Country Club. Join us on March 16, 2024, for an unforgettable evening that promises to be filled with joy and meaning.
The Gift of Time Gala: A Night to Remember
But that's not all! You have the opportunity to make a significant impact by becoming a sponsor of this extraordinary event. 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. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we work tirelessly to plan an evening that promises fun, meaning, and memories that will last a lifetime.
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!
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Help fill our silent and live auction with unique items and unique experiences! 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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Thank you to everyone who volunteered during October for our City of Refuge events!
Fall Festival at City of Refuge
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Trunk or Treat at City of Refuge | |
SOCIAL EVENTS
Our next social event is the Garden Lights extravaganza at Atlanta Botanical Gardens. It will be November 27th at 6:30. The tickets will be $24 each and there are ONLY 2 spots remaining!
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Garden Lights, Holiday Nights
Date: Monday, November 27 @6:30 pm
Location: Botanical Gardens Atlanta
1345 Piedmont Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Details: $24 per person (only 2 spots remaining!)
Click Here for Payment & RSVP
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We all had a fantastic time at the Oakland Cemetery Tour organized by our social chair, Cindy Formica!
Make sure you try to attend at least one of the Socials this year!! It is a great way to meet new members, catch up with long time members and support The Circle for Children!
Any questions or recommendations for other socials contact Cindy Formica.
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Fall General Membership Meeting
We had a fantastic Fall General Membership meeting at Baraonda in Sandy Springs. A BIG THANK YOU to our featured guest speakers from Outrageous Interiors, who decided at the event to sponsor a hole at the Golf Tournament and have included a donation link to the Circle in their customer newsletter!
Don't forget to use the generous coupon Outrageous Interiors put in all the attendees gift bags!
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Back to our Roots: Tallulah Falls Tour
Circle Members journeyed to Tallulah Falls for a tour of the school and to learn about our History. We enjoyed brunch, a tour of the school and were able to visit with a Tallulah Falls graduate who is currently a Circle Scholarship Recipient!
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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.
I'm thrilled to announce that we will have an updated directory on our website by November 15th. We will continue to keep it current as members renew their dues and new members join. A printed version will be available at our Winter General Meeting in February.
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If you would like to pay your dues online follow these steps:
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Click this link to get started: https://www.circle4children.org/payment.html
- Select 2023-2024 Membership Dues and click "Add to Cart"
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This will open a PayPal window. You can either continue to check out from there, or close the window to add additional donations to your cart (like Auction buying fund or children's needs donations). CLOSING THE WINDOW WITH YOUR CART WILL NOT REMOVE YOUR DUES.
- Back in the payment screen, you can add additional donations
- From there you will use PayPal to check out with payment via credit card.
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Danielle Houret-Lam - November 3
Debbie Judd - November 3
Melissa Malmberg - November 6
Melinda Stuk - November 18
Heather Tally - November 19
Shannon Price - November 25
Sarah Davis - November 29
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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. | | | |
On Thursday, November 16th, Devereux Georgia will be holding our annual Hope Event and celebrating it's 50th Anniversary. We encourage any members who would like to attend the gala to register at 50YearsofHope.devereux.org. | |
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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