4th MARINE DIVISION ASSOCIATION
GRAND CANY0N CHAPTER 33
Minutes - December 11, 2009
The Chapter met for our Annual Christmas Party at the home of Toni & Jim Winningham. Toni is the daughter of members, Ben & Alma Amodei. There were 19 members and friends in attendance:
Members: Ben & Alma Amodei
Bob & Marge Gerdon
Dennis & Norma Kavanaugh
Jim Keller & Ginnie
Ken & Jo Russell
Helen Salisbury
Glenn & Daisy Thompson
Guests:
Toni & Jim Winningham
George & Delores Ruby
Robert & Josie Delsi
A delicious Italian Dinner was prepared and served by Toni. Her home was all decorated for the Christmas Season.There were gifts for everyone, courtesy of Toni, as well as a lovely plant for the Chapter 33 Officers.
There were exchange gifts and games, and lots of chatter and laughter. It was a great beginning to the holiday season. Thanks again, Toni!!
Everyone brought a toy for the “Toys for Tots Program” and Jim Winningham delivered them to the Marine Depot following the party. The Chapter received a $200.00 donation from Al Burke, designated to “Toys for Tots”, as well as a $10.00 donation from Don Oneill for “Toys for Tots”. These have been forwarded to the Program.
On the “GET WELL LIST” is Bob Akenhead who suffered a stroke just days before the Christmas Party. Bob Kepler, Doris Haury and Helen Duke also need our support and “ get well” wishes.
Our sincere sympathy goes out to the families of Mrs. Carl Baker and Chuck Hilton who died this past month. Glenn Thompson, Dennis Kavanaugh and Jim Head traveled to Wickenburg in January to attend the memorial service for Chuck Hilton.
The January meeting will feature another visit to the KPHO Studios and there will be more information coming on the time and date.
Please remember to send your $15.00 dues for 2010 to our Treasurer
Warren Connell
Respectfully Submitted,
Ken & Jo Russell, Secretaries