GALETTA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWSLETTER
September has arrived and finally we are enjoying the beautiful sunshine we wished for all summer!
2009 G.C.A Executive
President: Position Available
Treasurer: Carol Lacroix (613) 623-3051
1st Vice President: Susan Allen (613) 623-9704
Secretary: Lana Dean (613) 623-0113
2nd Vice President: Mark Dallas (613) 623-7687
Hall Rentals: Eleanor Wallace (613)623-3890
Memberships: Peter Shoup
Directors: Bert Gardiner, Tony Crowe, David Jefferies, Diane Egan, Ron & Eleanor Wallace, Glenn Eastman, Dean Bellinger
The Galetta Community Association Executive, Directors and Members extend a sincere thank you to Helen Dean for the many hours volunteering, organizing events, and attending Community meetings for the past years. Helen recently resigned as the G.C.A President as she has personal commitments to focus on. At this time we are currently looking for an enthusiastic person to volunteer and get involved.
Please contact the Executive if you have any questions.
What’s Happening?
Membership Drive: Are you interested in attending fun family events and meeting new friends? Join the Galetta Community Association and be involved with what’s happening in your community. Our annual fees are as follows: Single Membership $5.00, Senior Membership $4.00, Family Membership $10.00, or a Senior Family Membership (one person over 65) $8.00
Contact Peter Shoup for more information and details (613) 623-3562
Lawn Bowlers: The Lawn Bowling Association had another great year on the greens! They had many new faces out and a record high for members at 43!! The Tournaments were well attended and locally the group had great success. David and Sandra Jefferies won Gold for Ontario and will be travelling to Midland Ontario to play in the National Competition held September 14th-19th. Good Luck!! Congratulations to Grant Fletcher who skipped the Seniors Triple Team from our District and won Gold in Sarnia Ontario. John Bennett, Chris Dickson, and Gordon Wright won the 3 Men’s Novice Division in the District and also travelled to the Provincial Competition in Woodstock and competed well. Thanks to Glenn Eastman for sharing skills and knowledge of the game to interested people who attended the Beef Barbeque. This seasons closing game will be held September 22nd at 3p.m and will be followed by a supper in the hall at 5p.m. After supper there will be a brief meeting.
Please contact Lawn Bowling President Glenn Eastman (613)832-2568 for more information.
Beef Barbeque: The Galetta Beef Barbeque was held July 4th at the hall and it was a great success. Thank you to all of the volunteers who assisted with setting up, cooking, serving, donating deserts, clearing tables and the clean up. This event would not be possible without all of your support and help. Thanks to everyone who supported our event and purchased a ticket. We had a lot of positive feedback and look forward to next year as this is a major fund raiser for our Community Association.
Looking Ahead!!
Annual Fall Rummage and Bake Sale October 17th, 18th, and 19th
Do you have items packed away that you know you’ll never use, clothes that no longer fit or suit today’s style, dishes, bedding, crafts, sporting goods, or books?? These are just a few items that will be available to purchase at our Annual Fundraising Sale. We have already received numerous items and are ready to receive more. Please feel free to drop of any donation at the hall. Please put items on the back veranda and we’ll be sure to put them in storage.
The Rummage and Bake Sale is our largest fundraising event of the year and to ensure another successful outcome we are asking for your help. Please volunteer and help us set-up, organize and sell these items.
For more information contact: Lana Dean (613) 623-0113 or Susan Allen (613) 623-9704
The following is the work schedule for this event:
Setting up display tables and areas in the basement Tuesday, September 29th @ 7:00pm-
Day Volunteer Schedule 1:00pm – 3:00pm:
Wednesday, September 30th -Friday, October 2nd
Tuesday, October 6th -Thursday, October 8th
Evening Volunteer Schedule 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday, October 1st- Monday, October 5th
Wednesday, October 7th- Friday, October 9th
Volunteer Work Week Schedule 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Monday, October 12th
FULL PRICE DAY
Saturday, October 17th 8:00am – 3:00pm Luncheon Served
FILL A BOX OR BAG FOR $2.00
Sunday, October 18th 1:00pm – 3:00pm
FREE DAY
Monday, October 19th 1:00pm – 7:00pm
CPR/AED Training Day: The City of Ottawa has installed an AED (automated external defibrillator) Machine at the hall and will be offering a training session which will also include CPR training.If you are interested in attending this session on November 7th, please call (613)623-0113.There are a limited number of spaces available, so call now to confirm your attendance.The time will be announced!
We appreciate any feedback from our Community events and suggestions for future events. Please take a moment and log on to our website and be part of our active mini-poll. We appreciate any and all comments.
Fall Euchres: Time to mark your calendar and bring your euchre skills to the table!!
Thursday, November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th are evenings that I’m sure you’ll enjoy and share a laugh or bang the table with the best of them!! Euchre starts at 7:30 sharp! There are snacks and prizes, so don’t miss out.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 23rd, 7:00pm held at the Galetta Community Hall