Auxiliary Happenings

FAIR DAY—The word that comes to mind when I recall this year’s Hospital Fair Day is “cool.”

The cool weather allowed people to roam the Common all day without suffering from the effects of typical August (even in Vermont) heat. Valley families, friends and neighbors chatted with each other throughout the day. The Fair, always truly a community event, became even more so.

“Cool” also describes the entire process of set up and clean up of the Common. Thanks to Jim Crozier’s hard work, there were no hitches in the weeklong execution of detail after detail: running electric power to many areas of the Common, getting the booths back together, putting tents up, and setting up refrigerators and/or freezers at the many booths serving food. Earlier in the week, when it was learned that we needed new storage after the Fair for the booth structure, and bingo chairs and tables, many people worked successfully together to find new storage barns.

“Cool” appeared to be the demeanor of booth chairs, auction leaders, and volunteers. They worked long hours as they served Fair attendees long into the afternoon.

“Cool” was the atmosphere that pervaded the Common during the entire day. The Fair seemed to be the “in” place to be. From the dunking booth where kids could sink doctors and the high school principal, to the later afternoon sing along with an Elvis impersonator, fairgoers took pleasure in the day’s activities.

Thanks to the Auxiliary officers and Fair Day committee and to all the volunteers, it looks like we have about $48,000 to contribute to the hospital. We’ll be meeting with hospital staff to determine how this will be spent.

Stan Holt, Auxiliary President

MEMBERSHIP NEWS—We’re still receiving an outstanding response to our membership drive. As of September, we have received $9,500 in dues and contributions. Remember, it’s never too late to join the Grace Cottage Hospital Auxiliary!

Folks who made a membership contribution of $20 or more were entered in the drawing for a “Luxury” weekend in the city. We are pleased to announce that Janet and Alan Bills of Wardsboro are the lucky winners.

Barb Barber, Auxiliary V. P.