February 21, 2006 Minutes

Treasurer Report - $3000 Charity, $1200 General
 
May Meeting is planned to be at Sherrie Krueghoff's with the Wacky Willagers.
 
Newsletter - Looking for ideas.  Anyone with enhancements on their villages?  Clever ideas?  Looking for ways that members have personalized their villages.
 
NCC - John Eckerle has Bulletin.  Jack ???, who died last month, had started fundraiser for Katrina.  There will be a raffle at The Gathering, tickets $10 proceeds to go towards the Katrina fundraiser.  NCC is also creating list of extra D56 buildings club members might have to be donated to Katrina victims for replacement.  Edd the Snowman is still available, but now for $15.  The NCC has a website it is NCC56.com.
 
Just Ducky - Specials are for General Accessories for 20% off.  Anyone who has special orders of $250 and pay now will receive 10% off order.  Anyone who has special orders of over $250 and pay now will receive 15% off order.  Sale goes until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday night.  This is on new products only.
 
Chicago 2006 - Get those registrations in NOW!!
Department 56 - Will have their 30th Anniversary Kick Off
Some Witch's Brew Pubs had problems.  If you have a problem, call 1-800-Lit-Town and ask for Wendy.
Anytime you have a problem, i.e., broken pieces, missing pieces, etc., call 1-800-Lit-Town.  They will try to help you out!
See Seminar Schedule - Needing hosts & hostesses - sign up with Michelle Eckerle.
www.ChicagoGathering.org
 
Dues are due!!  Honestly - they are PAST due.  Please get them in to Cheryl Merkl.
 
Gene Davidsmeyer gave a great demonstration with a TippyTool.  Thanks Gene!!
 
Voted on Social Events for the Club.  Mystery Tour information is being sought out by Cheryl and Darlene.  Flanagan's Wake information is being sought out by Wendi and Carol.
 
Raffle - $91
 
Gift Certificates - Dan Ranachowski and Madonna Tomsovic
Display Book - Shirley Haas and Shirley McCollum
Department 56 Rocks - Willy Novak, Patti Nordhem & Tom Gelz