All,

My Subaru is totally dead in my driveway right when I tried to leave for the Garden Center.  I will have to miss tonight's meeting as I don't have anyone home to help me with a jump.  

I'm so frustrated right now.  Probably something I did. 

-Amy

On Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 09:55:40 AM MDT, Mary K. Gallagher via NMCCSCeGroup <nmccscegroup@mailman.swcp.com> wrote:


On March 1 after receiving resignation notices from Geri Newton and Marcia Congdon of the refreshment committee (on 2/27/2025), I sent out a general email to the club for volunteers for the committee.  The Refreshment Committee has always gone above and beyond the call of duty to provide snacks at the General Membership Meetings each month and at the Holiday Potluck.  Besides the shopping for the snacks, there is also the preparation, clean-up and arriving early/leaving late responsibilities. I requested volunteers for this committee in my March 1 email, but to date, have received mild to little interest.  

On February 27 the NMCCSC Board discussed the streamlining of the refreshment committee  responsibilities in order to facilitate the attendance of all refreshment volunteers at the presentations and business meetings. The Board has decided to continue with a mid-meeting break,and to streamline the type and availability of the refreshments.  No member should have to miss the presentations or the business meeting because of duties in the kitchen. 

 Going forward, this will require the sharing of duties to open the meeting space and the clean-up which includes putting away the chairs, tables and sweeping the floors.  

An ad hoc committee will be formed in October for the Holiday Potluck in the event no volunteers come forward for the General Membership Refreshment Committee.     


Mary Kaye Gallagher
VP, NMCCSC
From: Marcia Congdon <mecongdon525@icloud.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 8, 2025 9:31 AM
To: Mary K. Gallagher <mkg2404@hotmail.com>
Cc: NMCCSC <nmccscegroup@mailman.swcp.com>
Subject: Re: [NMCCSC] Refreshment Committee for the General Membership Meetings
 
Thanks Mary Kaye.  Refreshments chair, (often 2 people) is responsible for a couple of boxes and 4 plastic tubs of supplies and the large water tank that they store throughout the year. These bins hold leftover crackers, chips, trail mix, canned or bottled drinks, coffee, tea, sugar, serving bowls, platters, paper cups, plates, bowls, utensils, large knives and spoons, paper towels, dish soap, table cloths and dish towels, etc. Also they keep the keys to the back door of the Garden Center and the padlock on the front gate. The codes to the back gate and the building alarm as well as a debit card are the responsibility of the refreshments chair. They are all on a red lanyard. 

We usually show up an hour before the meetings, open up the rooms and turn on the lights. Heating the water in the large water tank is next. Then we open the locks on the front door and gate. After at least 2 tables are set up, plus a drinks cart, we lay out the table cloths and prepare the food for serving. 

After the meeting, we clean up the kitchen and make sure the trash is emptied, floor swept, front gate locked, trash cans lined with new garbage bags. Several members consistently help in the kitchen, or put away tables, sweep floors and take out the trash, etc. Finally, we set the alarm and lock the doors before leaving. 

At Christmas we serve a pot luck, brought by the members, and need at least 3 tables set up. At our final meeting in March, we have a tradition of serving a couple of cheesecakes. 

I have enjoyed being 1/2 of the refreshments Chair. 

Sincerely, 

Marcia 


Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 8, 2025, at 8:17 AM, Mary K. Gallagher via NMCCSCeGroup <nmccscegroup@mailman.swcp.com> wrote:


Good Morning Everyone!

The Refreshment Committee volunteers for the 2025/2026 ski season has not yet been filled.  There have been a few inquiries, but no commitments at this time.

Responsibilities include: Shopping once a month for a simple snack, cups, napkins, tea and bottled water. 30 minutes prior to the meeting the electric kettle for hot water will need to be set up. Board has agreed a less complex menu for the refreshment break will allow the refreshment volunteers to attend the presentation and the business meeting.  Snack choice is up to the Refreshment volunteers and doesn't require it to be refrigerated items such as cheese or fruit. Trail mix, energy bars or cookies would be fine.

Please direct any questions about this position to myself or another Board Member.  
Thank you for your interest.  
 



Mary Kaye Gallagher
VP, NMCCSC
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