January 13, 2004 Meeting

DUCKY 56ers NEWS:

• Wendi Clark is stepping down from Secretary, Terri Gelz will be taking her place.
• Website hosting to be looked into.
• Request for new ideas for the Newsletter and website.
• Treasurer Pat Jelinek is on vacation and Carol Newton will be filling in for her.  Please pay your membership dues if you have not already done so.
• Holiday Housewalk was a huge success! Total of 287 tickets were sold, 2 given free to Ronald McDonald House.  For next year: advertise early, more publicity, possibly change time from 1-7 to 12-6, send mailing to past participants, advertise in Brandon's flyer
• Halloween Housewalk, open to the public, was decided upon for October 16th.  Proceeds to Ronald McDonald House.
• Two more articles were written featuring club members.  A copy will be added to the Club Scrapbook.
• The club unanimously agreed on ordering the larger logo pins.  The cost to members will be $2 and pins will be sold at gatherings starting with the Chicago 2004 for $5.
• If you haven't already, sign up for the Chicago 2004 gathering, it will be a blast!  Day passes will be available but they will cost more at the door and you will not receive a goodie bag.
• Ron Blazek has offered assistance with electrical problems.  You can email Ron at ronblazek@aol.com

DEPARTMENT 56 NEWS:

• Judith Price (aka Ms. Lit Town) retired effective January 2, 2004

JUST DUCKY NEWS:

• Please fill out order forms for new pieces.  Brandon is going to do limited purchasing and you will only be guaranteed a piece if you pre-order.  
• Don't forget club nights all accessories are 20% off.  Does not include dept 56 people.

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