“WARM” GREETING TO ALL,

Summer is here, suddenly. Over the past 45 years I have learned this is typical of Wisconsin weather, “wait until tomorrow” I was told.

Our Spring Fling flower and Cheesecake sale, Geranium and hanging basket sale were successful as usual. The Salad Luncheon was a big success. This is the second year for this event and a big thank you goes to Kay Wyman and her committee.

The wonderful support of Partners members and the community in all the fundraising events has made it possible for Partners to give $8000 for scholarships in 2009. The Scholarship Committee has met and in conjunction with Richland Hospital, our scholarships and the hospital scholarships will be presented at the JULY 23, 2009 PARTNERS QUARTERLY MEETING – 5:30 PM IN PIPPIN HALL. Please plan on attending to show support to these deserving individuals who are pursuing a career in the medical field, Hors d oeuvres will be served.

June 26, 2009 the Nutman Co. was here. Delicious nuts, candies and snack mixes were available as well as samples of many. We will receive 15% of the sales. The response of those buying (and tasting) was positive. They will be back on September 28, 2009.

The “No Bake, Bake Sale” letters have been mailed. This is an opportunity to donate without the cleanup after baking. If you haven’t responded yet, please give it some consideration and mail your donation to Patty Pulvermacher.

Membership would like to remind you to send in your birth date and membership dues. Please check the back of this newsletter to see if any of this information is needed from you.

As many of you are aware, the Lobby Shoppe buyers, Lorraine Dalberg and Pat Borski have been unable to be actively involved in attending markets. Kay Wyman and Carolyn Dray went to market in June, so look for new things on the shelves. Thanks to Kay and Carolyn and speedy recovery to Lorraine and Pat.

The Executive Board would like to have some input on your thoughts and ideas for Partners. Please contact any of the officers if you would be interested in attending an executive board meeting. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 9:00 AM. Officers to contact are: Rosalee Wheat, Carolyn Dray co-presidents; Eva Shilling, Brenda Wendorf co-vice presidents; Ariel Ferguson, secretary; Patty Pulvermacher, treasurer.

Looking Ahead:

Autumn Blooms – September 9-10,

Bake Sale at County Bank – September 18

Nutman Co. – September 28,

Blood Drive – October 1,

State WHA Partners Convention – October 6-8 in Stevens Point

Western District Partners Meeting – October 20 in Hillsboro

Partners Quarterly Meeting – October 22, 5:30 PM

Books are Fun – October 29-30

If you are interested in attending the state or district meeting please contact an officer so reservations can be made.

Thanks for all your support and hard work. See you at the Quarterly Meeting.

Rosalee Wheat, Co-President