South Shore Corvette Club
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April Meeting Wrap-up
May, 01 2009 SSCC News and InfoSSCC Events Wrap-ups
Fantastic! That's the only word to describe our April 30 meeting. We had almost 70 people in attendance. There were new members and even some who have been with us for a while but who haven't come to a meeting. One couple attended just to see what we're all about, and they immediately became members. The SSCC seems to be doing something right, and that has a lot to do with all of our members. Strangers aren't strangers for long when they attend an SSCC event. They are welcomed by all of you and feel comfortable right from the start.
The evening started with a pizza feast coordinated by VP Steve Boyajian. Following dinner, we were honored with guest speaker Roni Lahage, the Director of the Marshfield Food Pantry. Andy Wening introduced Roni and told of his trip to the Marshfield Food Pantry to deliver the Club’s March donation. It is best to read Andy’s own words to get a true feel for the impact this program is having on the communities.
“The South Shore Corvette Club is to be applauded for the fine work it is doing on the food pantry project and I am so very grateful to have played a small role in the success of this very important project. My heart ached when I saw first hand the recipients humbly accepting food donations at the Marshfield Food Pantry. There is such a need for this in my own community of Marshfield and I never knew it until I physically brought the food donations to the pantry. I actually saw a Mom with her children in a Minivan waiting for me to leave because she was too embarrassed and feared I might recognize her. Also, several elderly folks barely able to walk, loaded food into their cars because it was the end of the month and their food had run out and they used all of their government checks. It is truly heartbreaking!”
Roni came to thank SSCC in person for our generosity with donations to Marshfield's food pantry. Beyond the thanking us, Roni provided information about the people in need of the state's food pantries. The figures are staggering. Our members have reason to be proud of the donations they make to help those in need in these difficult economic times.
The special election was held and we now have a new Officer-at-Large. Mal Smith was elected unanimously. She is returning to this position and will handle everyone's special order clothing items, as well as other Corvette-related goods. If you're looking for something that we carry or if you'd like to get an article of clothing that you already own embroidered with the SSCC logo or your name, get in touch with Mal. she can be reached here. We would like to thank Eileen Casey for her dedicated service as Officer-at-Large.
Thanks to Carmine Carlucci for the delicious cookies he provided for dessert. They were tempting for those who are dieting, but they sure hit the spot for all of us with a sweet tooth. Stay tuned for news on upcoming events. We have a busy Corvette season planned.
The evening started with a pizza feast coordinated by VP Steve Boyajian. Following dinner, we were honored with guest speaker Roni Lahage, the Director of the Marshfield Food Pantry. Andy Wening introduced Roni and told of his trip to the Marshfield Food Pantry to deliver the Club’s March donation. It is best to read Andy’s own words to get a true feel for the impact this program is having on the communities.
“The South Shore Corvette Club is to be applauded for the fine work it is doing on the food pantry project and I am so very grateful to have played a small role in the success of this very important project. My heart ached when I saw first hand the recipients humbly accepting food donations at the Marshfield Food Pantry. There is such a need for this in my own community of Marshfield and I never knew it until I physically brought the food donations to the pantry. I actually saw a Mom with her children in a Minivan waiting for me to leave because she was too embarrassed and feared I might recognize her. Also, several elderly folks barely able to walk, loaded food into their cars because it was the end of the month and their food had run out and they used all of their government checks. It is truly heartbreaking!”Roni came to thank SSCC in person for our generosity with donations to Marshfield's food pantry. Beyond the thanking us, Roni provided information about the people in need of the state's food pantries. The figures are staggering. Our members have reason to be proud of the donations they make to help those in need in these difficult economic times.
The special election was held and we now have a new Officer-at-Large. Mal Smith was elected unanimously. She is returning to this position and will handle everyone's special order clothing items, as well as other Corvette-related goods. If you're looking for something that we carry or if you'd like to get an article of clothing that you already own embroidered with the SSCC logo or your name, get in touch with Mal. she can be reached here. We would like to thank Eileen Casey for her dedicated service as Officer-at-Large.
Thanks to Carmine Carlucci for the delicious cookies he provided for dessert. They were tempting for those who are dieting, but they sure hit the spot for all of us with a sweet tooth. Stay tuned for news on upcoming events. We have a busy Corvette season planned.