From the Board
Dear Fellow MADC Members
As we look forward to fall and a new club year, it is hard to believe that our 2009 Harrisburg/Hershey Convention is now a fond memory. Everyone had a wonderful time and came home with some special dolls, and I am sure a piece of chocolate or two! Look for photos & details in our next issue. Laura Colpus and her team did a fantastic job of making sure we would remember HH09 for years to come.
Our Fall Friendship Luncheons are taking place right now around the country. We have been celebrating “Wendy Visits the United Nations.” Our luncheons were a sell-out last year so I hope you have signed up for one of these fun events. Friendship Luncheons are a great way to introduce a friend to Madame Alexander® dolls. Carolyn DesRochers planned our theme, and worked with the Alexander Doll Company designers on the darling dolls. Our delightful companion doll sold out!
Our 2009 Club Doll is in stock & ready to ship– so don’t miss out on this cutie – Ready to Play. You may order her on our shopping cart or fill out the order form & mail it with your payment.
We heard from so many members that they really liked the way they were kept informed about the convention via our email blast. We will continue to do this in the coming months, so please make sure you read these emails as they will keep you informed about upcoming Club events & other MADC items you will want to know about.
Speaking of upcoming Club events – plans are moving forward for our 2010 Premieres. Tonya Rice-Turner is making plans for “Wendy’s Rockette Experience”. This year we have 2 multi-day Premieres: New Jersey chaired by Lynne Field & Texas chaired by Johnnie Benson; and a 1 day California Mini-Premiere chaired by Billie Stevens.
I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome Jan Hardy to our Board of Directors. A very special thank you goes to Susan Huey who has completed her term on the board. I am sure Susan will continue her volunteer efforts for MADC. With regret, we accepted Ruth Leif’s resignation from the Board effective August 5, 2009. We thank Ruth for her service to the Club. Barbara Arnold has agreed to fill Ruth’s two remaining years on the Board.
At the August Board meeting, we held our annual election for club officers. Our 2008-09 Officers are: returning as Secretary, Annie Bergin; returning as Treasurer; Diane McCarthy; Vice- President, Cindy DiCaro; and I have the honor to have been elected as the Club’s new President by my fellow board members. I will give my very best effort to the Club and its members.
Each of us on your Board of Directors looks forward to seeing you in the upcoming year at Club events. We continue with our commitment to serve you and MADC.
Sincerely,
Carol
Carol Dowdy
President, MADC
