A MESSAGE FROM DALLAS ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF PRESIDENT:
01/04/2008
Hello Members and Friends of DAD;
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday during the last two weeks. My
husband, Preston, and I were practically like semi-lazy bums. While we
were in Wisconsin, during Christmas week, we were able to watch many
old/new Christmas movies; as well as, some football games in between.
It snowed almost all day last week Thursday (approx 7 to 8 inch), it
was so beautiful!
This month’s message will be a bit longer than usual. So much
happened and I want to share my excitement with you all.
A bit over three weeks ago, we had a fabulous Christmas Dinner before
playing CINGO. The DAD Board Members want to thank everyone who bought
in their potluck dishes. It had the most variety kinds of food, I
believe all were delicious. CINGO Committee was able to raise enough
money to purchase Honey Baked Ham and Brisket meat plus gave out some
prizes in between the CINGO game! The CINGO Committee wants to
especially thank the food helpers, Cindi Nagy, Sherry Nunn and Maxine
Satarino.
The Winter Holiday Party for Children committee met and prepared for
their event ever since last summer. They were able to receive a $500
support from Sprint, $200 from CINGO and a few long time loyal
members also gave donations. At the beginning, the committee was
concerned whether or not they would have enough toys. We were
fortunate to meet Cheryl Jimeson, who is Mark Phillips’ cousin. She’s
a member of Spirit Celebration (it’s a cheerleader competition
non-profit organization) which selected DAD as one of the five
organizations to receive toys.
For those who didn’t see the toys we gathered, GOLLY there was a
bunch! I told the committee that we need more kids because we have
plenty to give!
We want to say a special thanks go to Stanley Green for donating
three bags full of stuffed animals and sport balls.
As time got closer to the winter holiday for children party date,
more last minute children signed up. On the Winter Holiday Party for
Children day, 100 children came along with one or both parents and
grandparents. The children were able to play some toys and do some
coloring while snacking on some foods I believe each child left DAD
with three or more gifts in their arms after a visit with Santa Claus
and Ms Claus. Both Santa and Ms. Claus also could sign.
We had a bit mischapped during the photographing session, we had an
uncooperative digital camera. A backup camera was on the go; yet we
weren’t sure whether it would work with the photo printer. For those
who we took picture of and desire to have a photo at $2.00 each,
please send an email to Donna Lide, [email protected]
.
CSDVRS (Kathy Walters) was kind enough to contribute several toys for
the children as well. A HUGE thanks goes to Larry Campero,
chairperson, and his hard working committee as well as several
volunteers.
Also thanks goes to the Dallas Bass Anglers of the Deaf (DBAD)
members who were one of the great sub-committee of the Winter Holiday
Committee. They are Clifton Bryant, John Peckham, Mitchel Bien, Jesse
Carrizales (who also brought pint milk cartons), Will Monteleone,
Milton/Pat Peters, Larry Fewell (for getting a hold of Deaf Santa
Claus), Ricky Schaeffer and Preston/Cathy Ashley. They huffed and
puffed by feeding the children and CLEANED UP the mess.
Then things got a bit quiet down at DAD. Many of us were resting up
and celebrating our holidays with family and/or friends.
Dec 30 and 31, New Year Eve Committee got all round up by decorating
DAD up which I was truly impressed! Special thanks go to CSDVRS
(Kathy Walters) for providing several decorations along with head
pieces, necklaces, etc. Co-chairpersons Cindi Nagy and Kent Reneau
met with the committee met several times before the event occurred.
We had 78 early bird ticket purchased and we were prepared for
approximately 50 more individuals to show up at the last minute at
the door. It came to our surprise that over 130 people showed up at
the door. Everyone had something to eat at 7:00pm and also a midnight
breakfast. Music was shaking the glitters on the tables! I must thank
Calvin Nagy for his generousity by allowing us to use his speakers
when ours were not working.
I know many of us rested up January 1. We watched a few college
football games and a couple movies as well before we get our normal
routine schedule back. Before I get ahead of myself, I want to say
from my heart “THANK YOU” to many of you who have helped and
supported me, the DAD Board, and many committees throughout the year
of 2007.
Happy New Year! I hope everyone have a great, happy and healthy year
of 2008. I most certainly hope you visit DAD more often or possible
sign up one or more of the committees. We could ALWAYS use help in
many areas.
Here are some upcoming events for this month and we have many!
Jan 5, Saturday, the TX Hold’em Poker will be held at 4pm. You may
come early at 3:00pm to show your support to Miss Deaf Texas Pageant,
Katherine Murch by purchasing a spaghetti dinner plate. Katherine does
absolutely have a great potential of becoming our next Miss Deaf
America. Come, bring your friends along and meet this wonderful young
brilliant lady.
Jan 9, Wednesday, the Senior Citizen Tejas have rescheduled to gather
on this date.
Jan 12, Saturday, the Dallas Black Deaf Advocacy (DBDA) will meet in
the afternoon @ 3:00pm.
Jan 18, Friday, the first 2008 DAD Members’ General Meeting will be
held at 7:30pm. The Active membership fee is still $10.00 for one
year if you desire to participate in our future meetings.
Jan 19, Saturday, CINGO will be begin at 8:00pm. Food will be sold by
the DAD Parliamentary Procedure Committee. They are fundraising for
our upcoming Parliamentary Workshop, given by Ms. Libby Pollard,
which will occur the weekend of May 19th. Please watch for more
information about this educational workshop soon.
Jan 25 & 26, Friday & Saturday, an ASL Film “Wrong Game” will be
shown at 7:00pm both evenings. You may come an hour earlier to meet
with one of the Sprint representative where you can get your $2.00
refund after purchasing the ticket at $12.00. Yes, you can purchase
the tickets now by either visiting DAD on one of Friday or Saturday
evenings while we are open or mail a check or money order to Dallas
Association of the Deaf, Inc, 4215 Maple Ave, Dallas TX 75219;
payable to DAD. Be sure to write “Wrong Game” in note.
Jan 27, Sunday, 12:00, noon, Dallas Bass Anglers of the Deaf will
have their 6th Annual Banquet. Please see their flyer for more
details.
I believe I have covered all what been scheduled onto my calendar,
whew!
There may be a couple more announcements later, once they have been
confirmed, so please check our website http://www.dallasdeafclub.org
.
I recall last year at this time of the year, weather was NOT nice and
we had many icy roads. I strongly encourage you all to check our
website first before coming to DAD whenever there’s a forecast of bad
weather.
DADly yours,
Cathy R. Edler-Ashley
President
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