Hello Ladies of the Household. As your Queen, I recently approved a list of fundraising opportunities requested by our clubs and units. It’s been a long time since we have been able to actively participate in some of our clubs’ and units’ fundraisers. These fundraisers are essential as they help these groups do everything from meeting their monthly expenses (i.e. rent, postage, etc.) to providing funds for donation through Nydia Temple for sewing, the general fund and the Foundation.

To help everyone plan ahead, below are the fundraising requests made by the clubs and units at the April stated session.

  • Salem Nile Club – annual luncheon in April. Their next luncheon is coming up on April 29th! RSVP to Pr. Tirzah, Linda Hatch. Tickets are $10 each.
  • Woodburn Nile Club – garage sale on July 9th. Contact President Betty Donnelly for more information.
  • Coastal Nile Club – silent auction at the Queen’s club visit on July 26th.
  • Forest Hills Nile Club – make and sell fabric dolls. Contact President Winnie Carey for more information.
  • HALOS Nile Club – sell items at holiday bazaars, run concession stand at farmers market, and restaurant takeover. Contact President Sylvia Evey or PQ Holly Austin, Pr. Badoura, for more information.
  • NEON Nile Club – sell items at holiday bazaars.
  • Three Sisters Nile Club – sell pecans and sell coffee. Contact President Marlee Frazier for more information.
  • Chorus Unit – hold a 50/50 raffle in April through June, sell knives at stated session, and hold the Mad Hatters Tea in March. See President Sue Nash for more information.
  • PADIR Dancers Unit – resale of gently used formal wear at May stated session. Contact President Barb Wilde for more information.
  • Patrol Unit – sell holiday candy and cookies at December stated session, and purse auction at February stated session. Contact President Linda Hatch for more information.

While we call it “fundraising,” I like to think of it as “friend-raising.”  These opportunities are just as important for outreach to members and future members as they are for building up our coffers!  I hope to see you on our garden path!  Queen Nancy