November 12, 2002 Meeting

DUCKY 56ers NEWS:

• Dues for 2003 are due, see Treasurer, Pat Jelinek.
• Ronald McDonald house collect pop can tabs and toiletries (don't forget if you are vacationing)
• Pins and Shirts still available
• Christmas Party...Corky's catering, dirty Santa $10 wrapped ornament or accessory.  Jack, Carol, Don setup.  See Treasurer, Pat Jelinek if you are going $2.00 per person.
• Housewalk...Rich, Carol, Cynthia, Bonnie, Joe Frank on January 11th.  All workers to meet Friday 6pm at Just Ducky.

JUST DUCKY NEWS: 

• Rumor is...Snow Village is going to have a special 100th Anniversary Sturgis Rally
• SV Sweet Shop and DV Cottington Cottage are early releases available through Carsons and Fields only.
• Dept 56 is focusing on more gift sets...DV Sweet Briar Cottage gift set, SV Wright Brothers Bike Shop limited 2003 gift set

DEPT 56 NEWS:

• Retirements...North Pole Woods, Seasons Bay and most Storybook
• Party Planner...home decorating with D56, no villages or items in stores.  Does Ducky 56ers want to see a demo in the future?

Demo: Rich discussed Planning & Displaying techniques.  Here is a brief summary:
            > What do I have...pictures, storage, inventory
            > Where can it go...coffee table, large tables, bathroom counter, shelves
            > Theme
            > Sketch
            > Clear the space, move furniture
            > Power Outlets...round, triangle, remotes
            > Footprints
            > Hiding Cords
            > Let it Snow!

Coming Up...Holiday Party & Housewalk!