February 2010 President's Message

Dear Zontians:

I hope that, by now, all of you have successfully dug yourselves out of Snowmageddon and are getting your lives back. I know that some of you lost power, and we have all had delays in our mail delivery. Your board has been working with the Finance committee to nail down the final details of our Annual Gala.

We are down to the last two weeks before the Gala, and I would like to remind all of you who plan on attending to RSVP as soon as you can. Our finance committee is finalizing plans with Alma's Temple and our caterer, and an accurate headcount is critical to ensuring that you all have plenty to eat and that you're sitting where you'd like. Please contact your guests, including those you've submitted on our mailing list, as we know that the mail has not been running well and we want to make sure we have a good turnout for our event. Remember, we need 200 attendees to ensure the financial success of our Gala.

I am pleased to also announce that our Honorary Chair, Ms. Maureen Bunyan, has agreed to attend our Gala again this year. For you new members, Maureen has been a dedicated supporter of our Gala and almost always stays and visits with our guests. We have some new Silent Auction items, including some wonderful golf-related gifts/experiences and a chance to bid on a stay in Falmouth, Massachusetts.

In recognition that our weather has not been helpful to our effort, the Finance Committee, our Foundation President and I have agreed to dispense with the rise in ticket prices after February 22nd. We will hold the price of a ticket at $90 this year. Please make your best effort to buy your tickets, and encourage your friends as well, by Friday, February 26.