Winter Gala 2012

In this picture, my brother, John Chatalian, is recommending I cook a simpler meal for the next Winter Gala.  Well, I’m already planning that next gala.  It’s Saturday, December 1, 2012, 6:00 to 11:30 p.m.  Will I cook Armenian, Italian, or Southern/Texas cuisine?  Maybe a combo?

Anyway, it’s time to plan and recruit assistance.  I would like much of the planning and major players identified by summer.  I understand people may be reluctant to commit now, but I’d rather they do, and if necessary, resign later!

This year’s fundraising gala should be easier to implement.  Its theme is Wish Upon a Star-BELIEVE. The band is Cosmic Slim and His Intergalactic Ploughboys.  I chose this band primarily because its members include First Unitarian members and friends, Sten Gustavsen, Rick McCarthy, Phil Nigro, and Bill Fischer.  Besides their energizing eclectic, rockabilly sound, I like how the band members rotate lead vocals.

Nat Needle is again playing the dinner music. We can expect an engaging repertoire.

I foresee Hogwarts Camp participants helping me make decorations.  So what more do I need?

•  Additional members to join Scott Hayman, Seth Popinchalk, and me as a steering committee
•  Chefs besides David Spanagel, Rev. Tom Schade, and me
•  Conversation Leaders for the tables
•  Decorations Committee (most work just before the event)
•  Set-up crew
•  Kitchen crew
•  Clean-up crew
•  Bartender
•  Servers
•  Who knows what else besides perseverance, enthusiasm, and flexibility!

So please consider helping me in any capacity—little or lots.  Contact me at home, 508-798-5508, by email speechlc@yahoo.com, or leave me a note at the church office.  Thanks!