News & Action Alerts
December 18, 2007
Elf Teams Shaping Up - With A Minor Correction
Christmas for Glenwood Elementary Families
Before we begin, I must correct an error in our teams. Elf Team #2 is actually headed by Carrie Webster. Elf Team #3 is headed by LaRee Naviaux. I'm so sorry for the mistake but we've obviously been doing a lot of juggling. So please forgive me.
However, people are beginning to join teams for the Christmas Organizing Party that will begin at 10am on Saturday, December 22 nd at the New Covenant Community Development Center on the West Side of Charleston ( 2nd Avenue ). The staging center for wrapping, organizing and distribution are compliment of Pastor James Ealy, the pastor at New Covenant Baptist Church. Thank you Pastor Ealy.
We have six families to provide Christmas for and six teams to pull it off which means getting presents delivered for wrapping, and distribution on that Saturday. So here are the Elf Teams we have so far with the names of each Head Elf. There's still plenty of time left to become an Elf and we can really use your help. Heaven know you won't get many other chances at Elfery, although I'm not quite sure what it adds to your resume.
Head Elf – Lida Shepherd - Team #1
Elf Volunteers – Team #1 -
Her 90 year-old grandmother Gaga and her mom Sally have signed on as elves along with Mary Barkalow and Margaret Chapman.
Family #1 - 3 kids (all need shoes, socks, underwear and clothes)
- Jacob (4th grade) size 14/16 boys;
- Trevor (13 yrs) 32/32 pants; size 10 shoe
- Rebecca (10th grade) - size uncertain/ needs twin bed
- Other wish list items - Christmas tree
Available for pick up at Carrie Webster's law office - Xmas tree for the family. It is artificial in box with box of lights and bulbs. May need a tree skirt.
Head Elf– Carrie Webster - Team #2
Elf Volunteers– Jill Bentz and Marsha Williams Kauffman
Family #2 - 2 children/live with elderly grandmother (parent in prison)
- Ja-Quel - size 7/8 clothes, size 1-shoe
- Yasmine - size 6/7 clothes; size 11 shoe
- Clothes needed and bed/mattress for sick grandmother
Items needed for Team #2
Jaquel - toys - educational laptop, remote control hummer, shoes with wheels; educational toys in general
Yasmine - toy wish list - BRATZ doll head, shoes with wheels, DVD player with DVD's
Grandmother - needs blender
Head Elf – LaRee Naviaux- Team #3
Elf Volunteers– Xris Hess
Family #3 – 5 children/single parent family (multiple needs)
- Eric (15 yrs) size men's x-large shirt; 36-34 pants; size 12-shoes
- Isiah size XL-youth or men's small - clothes; size 10 shoe
- Uriah size Large-youth; size 4 shoes
- O'Shea - youth-medium clothes; size 10 pants; size 2 shoes
- Shaleena - (13 months) 18-24 months; undershirts needed
- Towels, undergarments; belts; towels, curtains
Head Elf – Nancy Guthrie - Team #4
Elf Volunteers – Team #4
Family #4 (need mixed clothing and beds)
- Terrance (3rd grade) - size Youth M 10-12
- James (kindergarten) - Youth Small
- Aaliyah (4 years old) - Size 6/ shoes 12
- Levon (one month) - 6-12 months
Head Elf – Ellen Archibald - Team #5
Elf Volunteers– Mary Fitzgerald
Family #5 (clothing needed)
- Ashley - size 14-16 girls
Head Elf– Kim Stitzinger-Jones - Team #6
Elf Volunteers– Cristin Palumbo
Family #6 (grandparents w/ significant health problems raising grandchildren - clothing and beds needed)
- Sariya - kindergarten - size 6/7 Youth
- Chaun (3rd grade) - M/L - Youth (gender not specified)
- Four beds DESPERATELY needed
Remember our Christmas organization project will tentatively begin at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 22nd at the New Covenant Community Development Center. So please come by and pitch in.
This may be the one random act of kindness that may makes your holiday memorable and will most certainly make eight families believe in the kindness of the human spirit. So please, be as generous as you can. T his solicitation drive is a Charleston DREMA Dems project but even if you are not a member we welcome your contribution.
Money is the easiest to give so please make checks out to Glenwood Elementary. They can be dropped of at the law office of Carrie Webster located @ Bucci, Bailey and Javins, 213 Hale Street, Charleston - 25301 or her home located @ 1539 Lee Street East – Charleston - 25311 between now and December 21st. If you have questions or want more information please contact Carrie Webster at 345-0346 or 546-3450. She will be available until December 21st.
Another mail drop for your check or donated items is Sharon Spencer located @ 1013 Pine Road, Charleston, WV 25314. Sharon can be reached at 345-7099. Remember, checks should be made out to Glenwood Elementary.
What's Needed?
7 Beds needed (two queen/double and five twins; and 1 hospital bed) - Sharon Spencer is working on beds and transportation for them - her number is 552-8353.
Household items like toiletries, food, and Christmas decorations will be greatly appreciated. Gently used items are just fine for decorations, clothes, and toys. These items can also be dropped off at the above locations and Elf Teams will make sure their assigned family receives your generous donation.
Give of your time, or give a contribution to bring Christmas to the families listed below. We need volunteer to serve as team leaders to head up the Christmas Cheering for each family. So select and decide if and how you might help.
We're short of time and much elfery will be needed to pull this one off. Your help at this time of year will mean more than you'll ever know. CASH, decorations, food & presents needed from new and gently used sources will be up to each Head Elf leading their team of Elf Volunteers. I know the time is short, but I've seen you all pull off miracles bigger than this before. Please help us out this year.
Sign Up Here – Every family needs age appropriate toys
Please choose a team and sign-up below:
Save the Date - One Last Reminder
DECEMBER 19th – The Vault
Join us for some Christmas Cheer as the DREMA Dems Coalition celebrates another holiday season together. The party's on us so bring some friends. Just bring some money for the cash bar. Food is compliments of DREMA Dems and will be catered by the South Hills Market & Café. So come on out, enjoy and register for door prizes from Taylor Books, Visions and Ivor's.
It's just our way of saying thank you for all you do. So mark your calendar for December 19th and join the fun at the newly converted Vault on Hale Street.
The Vault is just one of many new bars and restaurants being opened by area entrepreneurs. This new nightclub once housed the West Virginia Diamond Exchange – a girl's best friend. Our Christmas Cheer night will be catered by the newly opened South Hills Market & Café.
The Menu
Kobe Beef Flank Steak with Arugla Pesto and Feta
Smoked Salmon Barquette with egg, caper and lemon curd
Shrimp Cocktail with horseradish orange marmalade and cocktail sauce
Smoked Tomatoes with House Made Ricotta, Port Wine and Tarragon Vinaigrette
Lemon Artichoke Hummus with Oregano and Onion Flat Bread
Petit Four Display with Walnut Tart, Carac, Linzerli, Dobosch, Lemon Tart, Apricot Slice and Sacher.
| WHERE: | The Vault |
| WHEN: | December 19th |
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