RSVPs will be in by the end of tomorrow and Ellen and Meng will prepare name tags for all new staff members and the AULs and others who will introduce new staff. David will issue a yulib message inviting all staff to the reception. The party date will be Dec. 6 from 4-6pm. An after-party get together was suggested so that those who wished to continue the holiday celebration with a glass of wine or cocktail could do so. Naples was mentioned as a possible spot for the later get-together.
Donations continue to come in.
Kim mentioned that she was successful getting donations when she set a pick-up time with someone by phone. We discussed the prospect of changing the raffle this year so that 2-3 of the major prizes would be set aside for a special raffle. We'll pursue this idea further at our next meeting. Tracy will ask Dan Wade to serve as Santa at the Holiday party. Diane raised the idea of a costume day for staff members next Halloween.