[NMCCSC] Still on the search for volunteers for the Refreshment Committee

[Bet Gendron]

Amy-  Not you!  Its the Subaru!  I'll tell you my drama, which includes a
new twice-powerful battery for free, plus i carry my own jumper now.
Shoot!  Let's talk later.  Bet



On Thu, Mar 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM Amy Mathis via NMCCSCeGroup <
nmccscegroup at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:

> 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 at 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 at icloud.com>
> *Sent:* Saturday, March 8, 2025 9:31 AM
> *To:* Mary K. Gallagher <mkg2404 at hotmail.com>
> *Cc:* NMCCSC <nmccscegroup at 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 at 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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