Christ Child Society of Geauga County

Christ Child Society of Geauga County
“Nothing is ever too much to do for a
child.”
Mary Virginia Merrick
Presidents letter
by Janet Kramarz
Dear Christ Child Members,
We opened our February 24th meeting with the Christ Child prayer. Thanks to all who braved the cold
weather. I think we may have set a record for the coldest February!
Kathy Penko, Treasurer, reported a balance of $33,941.70 as of 1/31/15.
Judy Benda delivered 6 boxes of large diapers to Geauga Job and Family Services. Remembrances
totaled $200.00. Judy also ordered new Christ Child stationary from Staples using a coupon to save
$100.
Barb Matejka delivered 69 layettes. The next sew-in will be April 15 from 9-3 at the Munson Fire
Station on Auburn Road. All are welcome. No sew-in for March
Barb said we are set for Meals on Wheels until the end of June.
Two of the Provisionals met at Norma Salmon’s house to learn how to make bows for the gift baskets
for our April luncheon. They made 40+ bows. The Provisional’s are working on a basket for the
luncheon. The officers are making a gardening basket for the luncheon.
Karen Blaha had all of the forms at the meeting for the luncheon and they will be attached to this
newsletter. We are collecting baskets and gifts for the baskets. Money trees will be made from the
cash donations. Use donor forms so the donors can be recognized in the program: deadline is the beginning of April. This is a fun event so invite all of your friends. People like to be asked. Also, ask
for an ad when you are shopping or going to the hair dresser, auto mechanic, dentist, and others from
whom you buy or go there for services. Ideas for baskets: lottery tickets, gift cards from restaurants,
tickets for sporting events, wine, etc.
Norma said they can accept gifts as late as the week before the luncheon but they won’t be recognized
as donors in the program.
Anne Kelley, the President of the National Christ Child Society, will be attending our Red Wagon
Luncheon on April 25.
This is the year we present the Mary Virginia Merrick Award. All members who have current active
status or at least 5 consecutive years of active status in the Geauga County chapter are eligible for submission for the award. Current active and sustaining members can submit 1 name per member for
consideration. Only 1 nominee per letter, per member will be honored. Letters must be submitted by
March 24, 2015.
The letter shall include:
1 Service to Geauga Chapter
2. Service to NCCS
3. Service to the community outside the chapter
4. Service to the members church
5. Personal comments about the member
6 Dates of service if known
Penny D’Angelo is chairman for this award: committee members: Judy Benda, Karen Blaha, Janet
Kramarz, and Cathy Rubal
"Nothing is ever too much to do for a child"
February 2015
Newsletter
OFFICERS
2014-2016
JANET KRAMARZ
President
PENNY D’ANGELO
First Vice President
PAT GANT
Second Vice President
ROSE STEVENS
Recording Secretary
JOYCE VIELAND
Corresponding Secretary
KATHY PENKO
Treasurer
Outreach
Representatives
Layettes:
Barbara Matejka
My Bag:
MaryJo Viola
Request Review:
Judy Benda
Meals on Wheels:
Barbara Matejka
Lazy Eye Screening:
Pat McHenry
Prayer Requests:
Marianne Walsh
Denise Shively
Amanda Rubal Overton
Robert Stojetz
Shelly-Daughter of Linda Stojetz
Robbie McGeenen-Nephew of Penny D’Angelo
Judy Brancel
Bob Steckley-Nephew of Gerry
Jeff Faehnle
Mother of Rose Stevens
Child’s prayer-from Pat Gant
Christ Child Meeting
Highlights
February 2015
$33941.41 in treasury
6 boxes of large diapers were delivered to Jobs
and Family Services
Barb Matejka delivered 69 layettes
Next sew-in is April 15; no sew-in for March
4
19
20
26
29
MARCH
Jackie Antonacci
Barb Galloway
Kathleen Frania
Phyllis Koach
Paulette Howell
4
5
7
22
APRIL
Bernadette Cavolo
Barbara Godley
Sandy Bellitto
Dottie Hayes
Provincial’s made 40+ bows for luncheon & are
making a basket
Continue to collect baskets, gift certificates, money, wine, etc. for the baskets
Continue to invite people to attend: a table of 8 or
10 would be nice.
Continue to get ads for the program
Anne Kelley, President of the NCCS, will attend
our Red Wagon Luncheon on 4/25
This is the year have the Mary Virginia Merrick
Award; letters due 3/24/15
Next meeting is March 24 at 7 pm at Notre Dame
MY BAG SHOPPING LIST
Create it your way
“Faith is not without worry
or care, but faith is fear that
has said a prayer”
All clothing items will be purchased by Our
Chapter. This year’s budget provided an increase for that need. Coloring Books, crayons,
pencils, school paper, small stuffed animals and
travel size toiletries will still be gratefully
appreciated.
Thank you
All Occasion Cards
The All Occasion Card is a considerate way to
send a donation to the Christ Child Society in
memory or in honor of friends and relatives.
Cards are available from Judy Benda
286-4261 and a form is included in the
Newsletter.
Memory Of
Kathy Guhde
From: Adam Groh
Mike and Barb Matejka
Betty Blake
From: M/M James O’Brien
Marlene Gluvna
Marlo and Rose Termini
Robert Anfang
From: Janet Kramarz
Frank Basile
From: Janet Kramarz
For Your Information………………...
MEAL DELIVERY:
Barb Matejka can always use help with meal deliveries. If
you’re able to deliver please give her a call, 286-9426.
NAME TAGS:
If you need a new name tag, contact Linda Toth
Layettes 2014-2015
Middlefield Care Center
Birthright
Chagrin Park Comm.
Geauga WIC
Geauga WIC
Geauga WIC
Geauga WIC
13
4
12
12
10
10
8
Total
69
8-14-14
9-02-14
9-02-14
10/6/14
11/12/14
12/08/14
2/16/15
Layette Fund
MEMORY OF
Kathy Guhde
From: Linda Pollock
Edward and Patricia Gebura
Thomas and Catherine Kenny
Jerry and Kathy Petersen
The Anthony Fuscaldo family
The Douglas Seim family
Betty Blake
From: Raymond Kaliszewski
Rita Frantz
Bill Kenney
Beba Cinquepalmi
Barbara Moore
Wally and Dottie Hayes
Virginia Ivec
Jim and Dottie Caine
Gregory and Susan Wiesler
Fran Divoky
From: Geauga Christ Child Society
Sister JosephMarie
From: Geauga Christ Child Society
Gary Darling:
From: Tom and Judy Benda
The Most Reverend Edward Pevec
From: Geauga Christ Child Society
Tom and Judy Benda
Bob and Linda Toth
In Honor Of
Mary Monasky
From: Gary and Theresa Burling
Donation
Betty Dull
Sheldon and Dr. Pat Firem
New address for Marianne Walsh - She is at
Maplewood at Heather Hill, 12350 Bass Lake
Road. Her cell is 440-465-0535. Marie said she
would love visits.
Geauga County Chapter Newsletter:
Published 10 times per year. Extra issues available upon request.
Mail information to Judy Stone, P.O. Box 912, Middlefield, OH
44062. All articles for the Newsletter should reach Judy within 7
days of the last business meeting. E-mail Word attachment:
rrstone@windstream.net and identify as Christ Child news.
The Geauga County Christ Child Society
is a member chapter of:
The National Christ Child Society, Inc.
6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 504
Rockville, MD 20852 — 800-814-2149
E-mail: office@nationalchristchildsoc.org
Christ Child Society of
Geauga County
P.O. Box 1133
Chardon OH 44024
Christ Child Society
Geauga County Chapter
Remembrance Request:
(check appropriate line)
_______ Please send a Remembrance Card to:
(check enclosed / $10.00 suggested donation)
_______ Remembrance Card was sent by me to:
(check enclosed / $10.00 suggested donation)
Please Print
Name ___________________________________
Address ________________________________
City /State /Zip ___________________________
Occasion _______________________________
Requested by:
Name ___________________________________
Phone ___________________________________
Return this form to:
Judy Benda
12220 Fowlers Mill Rd.
Chardon, Ohio 44024
Mark Your Calendars
March
Wednesday, March 18 - Sew-in
NO MARCH SEW-IN THIS MONTH
Tuesday, March 24 - General Meeting
7:00 pm - Notre Dame
April
Wednesday, April 15 - Sew-in
9:30 - 3:00- Munson Comm. Center
Tuesday, April 23 - General Meeting
7:00 pm - Notre Dame
Saturday, April 25 - Red Wagon Luncheon
St. Noel’s, Willoughby
November/December Financial Report
BEGINNING BALANCE
INCOME
Layette Donation
Remembrances
Christmas Party
Dinner
Auction
Dolly and Me Luncheon
Luncheon
Raffle
35,213.81
1,235.00
65.00
1,175.00
238.00
1,413.00
1,888.00
578.00
2,466.00
Provisional Project - Christmas Jars
Reimbursement CC Convention Expenses
Donation
TOTAL INCOME
1,413.00
2,466.00
896.00
385.04
450.00
6,910.04
6,910.04
EXPENSES
ADMINSTRATIVE
Membership
Storage Unit
Christmas Party
Christmas Party 2015 (deposit, auction)
Provisional Project - Christmas Jars
Dollly and Me Luncheon
Catering Expenses
Miscelleaneous Expenses
Newsletter
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Layette
Teen bags
Coats for Kids
YEAR-END DONATIONS
Sisters of Notre Dame
DDC Clinic
Deacon Greg Frania
TOTAL EXPENSES
ENDING BALANCE
155.65
810.00
1,212.45
241.21
2,419.31
1,160.10
301.30
1,461.40
193.52
205.65
800.57
1,199.74
500.00
500.00
100.00
1,100.00
2,419.31
563.84
1,461.40
26.40
1,199.74
1,100.00
6,770.69
6,770.69
35,353.16
Red Wagon Luncheon Update
Thanks to all of you who have already brought in donations for the luncheon. The weather took its toll on
meeting attendance, but so far the selection is quite nice and we appreciate your efforts to gather these items.
Please continue to solicit items, especially gift certificates and gift cards. We always have a wonderful selection of gifts and it’s because YOU make the effort to gather items. You can bring your gift items to the March
meeting or directly to Karen Blaha (286-1617). A gift donation form is included with the newsletter. The Sign
-up Sheet for the Luncheon set-up and jobs the day of the event will be at the March meeting. Please plan on
giving an hour of your time that day to help run the event.
Invitations for the Luncheon will be mailed next week. Ask someone new to come…ask someone who
couldn’t come last year…ask someone who cut your hair or does your nails….ask the new neighbor on the
street. Put together a table for the Luncheon. Each person who gathers a table of 8 will receive 10 Chinese
Auction tickets as a “thank you” the day of the luncheon.
2015 “YOUR CHOICE” Raffle
This year’s “YOUR CHOICE” raffle can be as successful as last years with EVERYONE’S support. You can
choose which of the raffle prizes you want to try to win. Each raffle item will have its own ticket drop container
and the winning ticket will be drawn from that container.
All of our members are asked to purchase or sell at least 15 tickets ($25) for the raffle whether you are
able to attend the Luncheon or not. The success of the Luncheon and the support of our mission to
help children in need depend upon the participation of every one of our members. An order form will be in
next month’s newsletter. There are some really great prizes this year! The purse and bracelet are amazing!
Raffle Prize List
1. Red Wagon Super-Sized Fun Our signature full size Red Wagon loaded with super toys and goodies just
ready to deliver hours of fun
2. Coach for the Season! It’s a white Bleecker-Sullivan Hobo Shoulder Bag in pebbled leather. See it at
Coach.com: Style No. 31623
3. Tennis Anyone? Add sparkle to your wrist with this sterling silver 8.75ct. t.w./38 stone Cubic
Zirconium tennis bracelet and 1.50 ct. t.w. stud earrings. See them at Ross-Simon's online: Style
#583456 and 791987
4. Ladies and Gentlemen Spa Gift Certificate
Over $100 in services and products from one the premier spas in the Lake/Geauga area
5. Franklin Got Framed!
Wouldn’t a little extra cash make your day?
6. Red Maple Inn Overnight
Get away from it all for a one night stay at the Red Maple Inn in Burton and a great dinner at
Welshfield Tavern
7. Take Us Out to the Ball Game
Spend an evening behind home plate watching the Tribe (Game date: Tuesday, July 28, 7:05, sec.
156, row T, seats 1-2)
8. Wines of the World
A superb collection of 6 bottles of red and white wines to fill your wine cooler
Someone will WIN………why not YOU!
All these pieces will come together in wonderful baskets. Get together with a few friends and donate all
the items to make up a theme basket. (NO food items please!)
PROGRAMS ADS bring in additional income and require very little expense to produce. The ads will
need to be solicited and prepared for the Program Book, and the result is pure profit. The ads can be
gathered for businesses or personal use. An extra effort on everyone’s part to get at least one ad will
make a big difference. Ad forms are included in this newsletter and available at the meetings.
Everything that happens at the luncheon needs worker-bees. At the February meeting there will
be a worker sign-up sheet for the day of the luncheon, but for now, the ladies listed below could
use a hand with their jobs. Can you work in any of these areas? Call/email these ladies and offer
to help!
Invitations: (Pam Faehnle) Assembling and addressing.
Publicity: (Mary Madigan) Getting the word out in church bulletins and newspapers
Corporate Solicitation: (Linda Toth) Soliciting community financial support
Reservations: (Jeanette Bussoletti) Receiving, recording, seating and name tags
Program Ads: (Judy Stone, Cathy Rubal) Collecting and preparing the ads
Gift Collection: (Karen Blaha) Receiving, recording and acknowledging auction items
Main Raffle: (Linda Yanko) Distributing, collecting Raffle tickets
Basement Group: (Norma Salmon, Joyce Rodriguez) Basket building
Luncheon Forms and cover letters for gift solicitations and program ads are
included in this newsletter. PLEASE print the pages and
GOOD LUCK gathering gifts and ads.
There are more parts to the Luncheon that I will contact you about during the next few
months.
Have fun helping to make this years Luncheon a huge success!
Questions: Linda Toth (440-286-9322 or wsjtoth@juno.com)
Christ Child Society
Geauga County Chapter
P.O. Box 1133 – Chardon, OH 44024
Red Wagon Luncheon
April 25, 2015
, State Zip
Dear Friend:MM,
The National Christ Child Society, and its affiliate Geauga County Chapter, is a volunteer service organization
of 40 chapters that has been in existence since 1887 when our founder, Servant of God, Mary Virginia Merrick,
professed, “Nothing is ever too much to do for a child”. Since 1978, the Geauga County Chapter has responded to the needs of the disadvantaged, especially children, in our county.
We would like to ask you to consider a donation to our organization by placing an ad in our 25 th annual
Red Wagon Luncheon Program. The luncheon is our leading fund-raising event and last year generous donations from the business community helped to insure the success of our event and the continuation of our service projects. Proceeds from this luncheon have enabled our organization to continue to be a viable service organization helping the children of Geauga County.
Your gift is tax deductible and provides excellent exposure in our event program. Many of our over 300 attendees make an effort to patronize the businesses listed in the program. Your business card or a current ad
would be all that you would need to provide for the ad layout.
Please return the reply form with your donation in the enclosed envelope by April 10th. We can answer any
questions you might have by calling Judy Stone at 440-632-5116. Thank you in advance for your support of
The Christ Child Society of Geauga County.
With best regards,
Janet Kramarz
Janet Kramarz
President
Christ Child Society
Geauga County Chapter
P.O. Box 1133 – Chardon, OH 44024
Red Wagon Luncheon
RECORD OF DONATION
TO BE RETURNED WITH THE DONATION:
Mail or Return to:
Karen Blaha
9750 Fox Meadow Lane
Chardon, OH 44024
440-286-1617
kablaha@roadrunner.com
DONOR NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER:
ITEM TYPE: _____ Gift
_____ Gift Certificate
_____ Cash
VALUE _______
DESCRIPTION OF ITEM:
Signature of Donor: ________________________ Date: _____________________
Solicitor: _________________________________
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Solicitor: ____________________________
Received by the Christ Child Society, Geauga County Chapter from:
Donor’s Name _________________________________ Date: _________________
Business Name _______________________________________________________
Item: ________________________________________ Value: ________________
The Geauga County Chapter of the Christ Child Society is a non-profit organization within the
jurisdiction of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, and as such is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization.
No goods or services were provided to the donor in exchange for this contribution.
Tax Identification # 34-0821251
Helping Geauga County Children Since 1978
The Geauga County Chapter of the
National Christ Child Society
25th Annual
Red Wagon Luncheon
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - St. Noel Party Center
Luncheon Program Ads
Program book size – 5.5 in. by 8.5 in. / Black & White
Full page - $100.00 / Half Page - $50.00
Quarter Page - $25.00
Please attach a business card, preferred ad and complete the rest of the form.
Please Print Clearly – Return in the enclosed envelope
Contact Name _____________________________________ Contact Phone (____) ___________________
Ad Size: Full Page ____ Half Page ____ Quarter Page ____ Amount Enclosed ____________________
Business Name _________________________________________________________________________
Complete this lower portion if you would like us to create an ad for you:
Name(s) to be included in Ad ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Address to be used in Ad ___________________________________________ City _________________
Phone number(s) to be used in Ad (_____)_________________________(_____) ____________________
Additional Text to be included in Ad ________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Special requests for the Ad: _______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
If enclosing a business card, DO NOT staple the card to this form.
Please return this form along with your payment in the envelope provided by April 10, 2015
to guarantee publication in the program. Questions? Judy Stone: 440-632-5116.
Thank you for your support.
The Geauga County Chapter of the Christ Child Society is a non-profit organization within the
jurisdiction of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, and as such is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization.
No goods or services were provided to the donor in exchange for this contribution.
Tax Identification # 34-0821251
Helping Geauga County Children Since 1978
Christ Child Society – Geauga County Chapter
Reimbursement Request Form
Date: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Member Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
Member Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
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Program/Commitment: ____________________________________________________________________
Receipt Description & Amount:
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Total Reimbursement Requested: _________________________________________________________
Member Signature: __________________________________________________________________________
* Please tape receipt(s) to back of form