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CERES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (C.A.A.) Dedicated to maintaining the pride and spirit of Ceres Newsletter Year 2008 July Edition No. 2
NEWSLETTER
SPONSOR This issue of
the newsletter is being sponsored by the late Edgar Ned Baugh. Last year the need for newsletter sponsors was
announced. Thanks to those of you who
responded, we had enough sponsors for over a year. The sponsors were used in the order in which
they were received. The last sponsorship
received came from Ned Baugh who was a faithful supporter of the Association. Just after the most recent newsletter was
published, we learned of the sad and untimely death of Ned Baugh. This issue is dedicated to Ned’s memory with
our thanks. If you or your
company would like to sponsor a future newsletter, please contact any officer
or mail your check for $165 to PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE I hope
everyone is having a wonderful summer. We have been busy at the Gym and Museum so
far this spring and summer. We have had wedding receptions, family reunions, anniversary
celebrations, birthday parties, church and historical society luncheons and
tours, and, of course, our own Pig Roast and Chicken BBQ Dinners
with the Moonshine Mafia Band providing the entertainment. Please spread the word on our great facility
for special events and kids sporting events. We still have openings for
the summer and fall available. Users
make a donation to cover expenses. Don't forget our great Exercise Facility
with Nautilus equipment and stationary bikes. You can't beat the price of only $5 a month. We are making some progress on the new gym
floor and hope to have the engineering options, plans, & environmental
documents ready to go to VDOT for approval by August. I am sure everyone will be happy to hear that
the engineers have advised us that the existing floor can be repaired and
refinished. (See Federal Grant article
later in newsletter.) We are
in process to identify the 2009 list for the officers to be nominated at our
October Homecoming. Please let us know
if you would be interested in serving as an officer in this great
organizations. We hope to see you at our quarterly meeting
and covered dish picnic in the gym on July 19, 2008 at 1:00 PM. Bring a friend. A “Toys for Tots” drive will be conducted at
the Homecoming. Bring new unwrapped toys
to for less fortunate children. In an effort to save postage costs, we are
including raffle tickets and homecoming registration forms in this
mailing. We hope this will be more
convenient for you. I again ask all of you to spread the word
about our community organization and recruit as many new members as possible so
we can continue our contributions to this great community of CERES.
Wade Hall, President Update on Grants
Wythe-Bland Foundation Grant
On April 30, 2008,
the final payment of $16,666.00 was received from the Wythe-Bland
Foundation. In 2006, this grant was
written requesting assistance with the completion of the gym floor. It was approved that same year with a
stipulation that the project must be completed within a one-year time
frame. Due to slow progress on
completion of the gym floor because of the involvement of federal dollars, an
extension on this time frame was requested along with a request for permission
to use this money on other projects at the gym such as installing new windows,
the bathroom in the fitness room, etc.
Permission was granted on these requests. After a final report was submitted, the money
was received. Federal Grant
While progress on
the federal grant monies, which were approved in 2005, have been slow, an A
& E firm has been approved to begin work on this project. On July 1, 2008, a meeting was held to review
the plans concerning this project.
Present at this meeting were representatives from the A & E Firm
(The Lane Group), liaison for the federal grant, Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT), and
1.
Hardwood
Replacement - $90,807
2.
Refinish
Existing Floor - $34,086
3.
Replace
with Beynon Sports Flooring (rubber poured flooring) - $71,296
4.
Replace
with Snapsports Maple Floor - $54,046 After explanations
and discussions concerning these above options, the CAA committee decided on
the most cost-effective option – repairing and refinishing the existing floor. Plans concerning
the handicap ramps were presented, but no cost estimates were available. It was the consensus of the A & E firm
and the CAA committee that it would be more cost effective to have the handicap
ramp at the rear entrance to the gym. The concrete work
was discussed. Suggestions made by the
committee will be included in the final plans. RAFFLE
We have
been requested to conduct another fall raffle and are now receiving prizes to
be used for that raffle. Tickets are
being mailed with this newsletter. A
complete list of prizes and donors will be published later. Prizes, listed below, were donated by an
Association member if not otherwise identified.
We already have some very nice prizes including:
Ø
Rifle, Marlin 22 magnum
Ø
Framed P. Buckley Moss
print, donated by Moss Foundation and framed by Farmer’s Daughter.
Ø
Dell laptop computer, Windows
98
Ø
2008 Mint coin set
Ø
37 piece Stainless steel
cutlery set
Ø
$50 in Gasoline from
Harner’s General Store
Ø
Paper Shredder by Della Mae
Neel
Ø
Handmade afghan
Ø
110 piece tool set
Ø
Hand Mixer
Ø
Handmade throw donated by
Crabtree and Pruett Sewing
Ø
$50 Savings Bond from New
Peoples Bank
Ø
Ken Duncan book of US
photos (200 pg.)
Ø
Ceres-Goddess of Grain
puzzle
Ø
Rhino Fishing rod
w/ball-bearing reel
Ø
2 sets of Mary Kay skin
care products
Ø
Chair by First1Bank
Ø
Clock
Ø
And many more……. More raffle prizes and door prizes are needed. Contact any officer. A nice prize will go to the individual who
sells the most tickets. In recent years,
one member bought and gave several books of tickets to friends and relatives. We would appreciate your help again this
year. This is our largest fund
raiser. Also, if
we make $1,300, it will be matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is
a fraternal organization composed of I hope you will
sell or buy the enclosed raffle tickets.
Sold ticket stubs may be mailed to
LET THERE BE “MORE” LIGHT
Probably you have noticed for many
years when you entered the gym that most of the window panes in the gym
were cloudy and discolored. Also,
several windows were cracked or broken.
No more! Using some of the $25,000 grant, the window panes have been
replaced. It is amazing how much more
light comes in and how much brighter it makes the gym. We think you will agree this was a great
improvement. FFA
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION BLAND
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETS The Bland County
Historical Society met at the The program
consisted of a very impressive Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the After the program,
the Society, under the leadership of Molly Thompson, conducted their quarterly
business meeting. Molly then adjourned
the meeting and everyone was served a beautifully decorated birthday cake,
mints, and punch provided by the Historical Society. Members of the CAA Museum
Committee, Archie Atwell, Sue Repass, Jonan Repass, Jim and Anne Britton, were
very pleased to be a part of this day. REPORTED DEATHS Edgar Ned Baugh Mildred
(Mrs. Dee) Hubble Margaret (Mrs.
Dennis) Tibbs Joseph
DeWilde (son
of Barbara Kegley) Mildean Hanshew Nannie
Hayton Hilderbrand Pauline Lambert
Barker Joe
Tibbs Anna Wayne Tibbs
Thompson Edward
“Ed” Kimberlin
(Mother of DeWayne
Hubble & sister of Bill Woodward) Margaret
(Mrs. Paul) Hubble Terence Martin (grandson of
Alma U. Brown) Billy
R. Umbarger, Sr. Memorial / Honorarium Gifts MEMORY – Anna Wayne Thompson and By Bob and Betty K. Munsey By William and Betty Hubble By MEMORY – Anna Wayne Thompson By
Louise Meck MEMORY – Helen L. Cassell By Kathleen D. Hall MEMORY – By William and Betty Hubble MEMORY – Ed
Kimberlin By William and Betty Hubble MEMORY – Brooksie
Neel Umbarger By Kathleen D. Hall APPRECIATION Special thanks go to Harmon and Carrie Pauley
for having the hand railing installed on the stairs to the fitness room. This is a big help to the old and young. Thanks! Also to Grace Neel Foglesong for her
generous donation when she brought her Church group to visit Ceres. Again, thanks! FUND RAISERS
Fund raising is a
vital part of any non-profit organization and the Ceres Alumni Association is
no exception. Last year, costs
associated with routine utilities, (electricity, telephone, propane for heat,
and pest control), insurance, and building maintenance were $7,660.31. Fundraisers help to offset these expenses. Although our first
fund raiser of the year, did not go into the CAA treasury, we felt it was an
important community service. On February
15, 2008, a spaghetti dinner was held at the The CAA’s Annual Flea Market was held on May 3,
2008 and was considered a success.
Sixteen vendors participated in this event. This event netted the CAA $607.25 in total
sales. Food sales were $300.75; $146.50
in museum sales; and $160.00 in booths for vendors. The Pig
Roast, held on May 31, 2008, was a huge success. Donations for the meals netted $1,433.00 and
182 meals were served at this event.
After expenses, we cleared $647.67.
On July 5, 2008, a chicken bar-be-cue was held.
More information concerning this event will be forthcoming in future
newsletters. In conjunction with
Applebee’s Restaurant in As you can
determine, we have been a busy bunch of people.
We appreciate the contributions of all of the people. Without support from the community, we could
not be successful in raising funds to maintain the facilities. ENDOWMENT TRUST FUND
In 2003, the Ceres
Alumni Association approved the establishment of an Endowment Trust Fund to
provide for the long range upkeep of the The purpose of the
fund is to receive assets of any nature to provide a perpetual income for the
maintenance and care of the above buildings.
Many people are interested in making contributions to such a fund
whereby the principal is retained and earnings are used to provide an annual
income, knowing that such a fund will provide support for years to come. This could be of interest to individuals in
estate planning or who no longer live in the area, but would like to leave a legacy
to the community. It is also an
opportunity to make a gift in honor or memory of family or friends. Gifts may include
direct cash gifts, stocks or bonds, real estate or include bequests in wills or
insurance policies. Anyone interested in
making contributions may contact a member of the Endowment Fund Committee. MEMBERSHIP
UPDATE
So far for the calendar
year 2008, we have 105 members. Last
year (2007), the total members were 168 and the member-ship dues collected were
$5,113.00. Membership runs from January
1 to December 31, so if you haven’t paid your membership dues for 2008, please
consider doing that today. Dues are
$25.00 for one year, and $100.00 for five years. Thanks for your support by being
members. Without you, we would not be as
successful as we have been. UPCOMING 2008 EVENTS Picnic and
Quarterly Meeting July 19, 2008 – 1:00 PM All-you-can-eat
Pancake Breakfast September 6, 2008 7:30 – 9:30 AM Appleby’s Restaurant –
Wytheville $5.00 per person
(tickets now available) Association will make $4.25 on each
ticket sold Association members will be your servers!. 8th
Annual Homecoming October 18, 2008 Registration starts at
11:00 AM Meal served at 1:00 PM Meal catered by Loretta
Worrell (Same as last year) Meal cost - $15.00 Reservation forms must
be returned by October 9, 2008 to See registration forms
in this newsletter. Remember “Toys for Tots”
drive. Monthly
Board Meetings 3rd Thursday
– 7:00 PM Everyone is welcome to
attend. Other
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