Washington State Gourd Society

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WSGS FUND RAISER GARAGE SALE

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

WHEN: September 4,5,6
WHERE: Patty Burke's garage and driveway, 17620 15th Pl. W., Lynnwood
SIGN UP SCHEDULE: helpers needed to assist buyers, price, sort and set up displays, CASHIER, SATURDAY HOT DOG SERVERS, CLEAN UP.

Thursday, September 3rd: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Set up and pricing

Friday, September 4th: 8:00am to 6:00 pm.

Saturday, September 5th: 8:00am to 6:00 pm

Sunday, September 6th: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 4:00 TO 6:00 CLEAN UP.

You can choose the date and hours you would like to work. I would like to have at least two other floating sales people, in addition to myself.

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO WSGS AND BE USED TOWARD THE 2010 FESTIVAL. Members may have a preview and early buying on September 3rd.
Let's see if we can do as well as the Idaho members in raising lots of money.

On Saturday, the 5th, Bob Riveira will be manning the grill cooking hot dogs that will be for sale, along with a limited assortment of drinks.

There will be food available for workers. Pot luck items for lunch would be appreciated. Keep it simple. Things like sandwich makings, one pot items or casseroles.

DONATED ITEMS NEEDED!!!

You may drop off your items for sale any time up through September 3rd. PLEASE, price your donated items. If they don't sell we will adjust the price later in the sale..

If you want your unsold items returned to you be sure to let me know and make arrangements to pick them up. Otherwise, they will go to Goodwill.

Contact Patty at patty.burke@comcast.net, or 425-678-8210 to schedule your hours. If you need a place to stay overnight I have two guest rooms.

Plans are underway for the 2010 Festival!

The name of the festival is: Northwest Gourd Festival "Celebrating Nature's Canvas".

Mark your calendars for July 17 and 18, 2010 Grant County Fairgrounds, Moses Lake, WA..

Committee's are forming and we need your help! Below is a list of the Committee's, please look the list over and let either myself or the Chairperson (if we have one yet) know that you would be willing to give some time to help make this the best festival ever! If you want a "job" description of a committee, please let me know and I will get one sent off to you.

**Overall Committee:	Myrna Overall-Chair
**Entry Committee:	Alana Riveira, Chair
**Judge Committee:	Stacy Annon, Chair
**Ribbon Committee:	Caryn Nicolosi, Chair
**Volunteer Committee:	Carmen Easter, Chair
**Show Staging Committee:	Gloria Dittrick and Karen Fura Co-Chairs
**Extra Items and Information Committee:	Patty Burke, Chair
**Entertainment Committee:	Jim Martin, Chair
*T Shirt/Sweatshirt Committee:	Bob Riveira, Chair
**Teacher's/Vendor Committee:	Dynva Todd and Evie Scribner Co-Chairs
	The committee members are as follows: Patty Burke, Rain Borchers, Corky Savoie and Shawna Stout.
**Advertising Committee:	WA Rep - Sandy Burtis, Chair
**Signs Committee:	James Ozburn - Oz Assistants - Diane Frederick
**Saturday Night Dinner Committee:	Alan Sweeney, Co-Chair
*Admissions Committee:	Daune Langworthy, Chair

We cannot do this alone! We need your help! In any capacity! Please sign-up today!

Myrna Grigsby
President