Sunfield Area SPY's Report---1/7/10

SUNFIELD AREA SPY'S REPORT

Highlights From Our Annual Meeting

We had over 60 people in attendance at this year’s Sunfield Area SPY’s Annual Meeting of the Membership held at Centennial Acres. After a brief social period where various and sundry organizational tasks were attended to, SPY President Darin Weller formally opened the evening. After the invocation, a fine meal prepared by the Centennial Acres staff was enjoyed. Annual business reports were then given. Our Secretary, John Fisher gave the "Year In Review" report of all of the SPY activities in 2009. Then, Bill Weller gave the Treasurer's report, complete with an update on all accounts and earmarked funds.

Special guests in attendance, in addition to our Corporate and Platinum Sponsors, were Erv & Laurie Lubitz, Pat & Linda Patton, Rob Piercefield, and Brad & Angie Moorman

There were some reminders given of upcoming events. They consisted of:

* Sam Coan gave a call for helpers for the next Texas Hold ‘Em event that will take place
March 11 thru 14, 2010.

* Buddy Collins gave reminder concerning the February 6th. Wild Game Dinner.

* Craig Cappon “heads-up” about the upcoming SPY's Euchre Tournament on February 13th.

Acknowledgment of our various project and event chairmen followed. We then gave some well
Deserved recognition to our fine cadre` of Corporate and Platinum Sponsors for 2009. Details
on these acknowledgements will be covered in the weeks ahead.

The next order of business was to offer formal recognition to members of the SPY organization, as well as the community at large, for their significant contributions this past year. Details on these acknowledgements will be covered individually in the weeks ahead as well.

The big 50/50 drawing winner was Brian Harag. Brian pocketed $158 in loot. Door prize
drawing winners for the evening were:
LouAnn Harag
Steve Spitzley
Brian Harag
Rob Piercefield
Jake Bosworth
Wendel Peabody
Angela Coan
Bruce Kauffman
Bob Bumgardner (twice)
Crystal Peabody
Marv Hengesbach
Vicky DeRosa (twice)
Rosie Best
Coral Fish
Pat Vezino
Mark Woodman

The tradition of the end of the meeting prize drawings has become rather popular. The most legendary part involves a ceramic piece known as“ Myrtle The Traveling Fertile Turtle”. The reason Myrtle is a legend at the annual meeting, is that she shows up in the drawings every year. Myrtle got her full name a few years back when Kathy Hengesbach was a lucky drawing winner and got to take Myrtle home. When she took it into her office, a short time later, three of the women that worked there immediately became pregnant! Over the following seven years IN A ROW, other “owners” have experienced the same phenomenon---this past year being no exception. This year, Steve Spitzley took possession of Myrtle. It will be interesting to see what happens.

In the “Yankee Swap” format we use in the door prize drawing, where you can either select a wrapped package from the gift table or take a gift away from someone who picked before you and has something you like, we had quite a “take-away” session take place. Each year Patti Weller makes a real nice afghan for the event. It is a highly coveted item. This year Rob Piercefield picked the package off the table that turned out to be Patti’s afghan. It then went through seven other “owners” before Mark Woodman, with the last ticket drawn, took final possession.

Officer elections were then held. The following is the line-up of SPY officers for 2010:

President Darin Weller
Vice President Barry Vezino
Treasurer Bill Weller
Secretary John Fisher
Membership Director Craig Mulholland
Promotions Director Craig Cappon
Sgt.-At-Arms Jake Bosworth
Director-At-Large Buddy Collins
Directors Angela Coan Juaise Peabody
Sandy Fisher Rosie Best

All in all, the Annual Meeting was a wonderful event. Much well-deserved recognition was given and appreciation shown.

News Briefs

+ Event chairman Buddy Collins indicates that much work is going on to get everything ready for the fourteenth annual Sunfield Area SPY's Wild Game Dinner that will be held on Saturday, February 6th. If you still need a ticket, Buddy a call (566-8753), or you can pick one up at the Sunfield IGA.

This year’s dinner will once again be held at the Willowwood Golf Course, (which is located just off of Charlotte Road on Sandborn Road, north of Mulliken. The doors open at 6 PM. and the dinner itself will start at 7 PM.

By the way, we are always looking for chefs willing to share a special dish. Everyone so inclined is encouraged to bring one to the dinner. This is one of our top fund-raisers and is an important event for the kids! If you would like to pitch in and lend a hand, please contact Buddy Collins at 566-8753.

+ LOOKIE HERE!! The SPY's twenty-eighth annual Euchre Tournament, also known as the "Showdown On Main Street" is coming up on Saturday, February 13th. Here's all you need to know about this fun-filled event:

* To be held Saturday, February 13th.
* The site will be the Sunfield Community Rooms
* Doors will open at 7 PM
* The competition will start promptly at 8 PM
* This event is for SPY's and their partners only.
* Soft drinks furnished.
* BYOB
* Bring a dessert or hors d'oeuvre dish.
* Entry fee is just $5 per couple.
* Progressive format/winners advance/partners change.
* Prizes for top male and female players, as well as other special
categories to be awarded.
* Bushel baskets and sticks will be available for all those who suffer from
shuffling disabilities.

NOTE: Please call event chairman Craig “Euchre Czar” Cappon (517-331-0219) in advance and let him know if you are planning on attending in order that proper arrangements can be made.

+ The Sunfield Area Sponsors of Programs for Youth wish to acknowledge some recent contributions of various kinds to our organization. They came in from the following fine folks:

* A donation to the Scholarship Fund in memory of Keith Klotz was made by the Employees of the Fred Meyers Company.

* Isabella Ieremias made a contribution to the Dime Pitch Booth activity.

* Brian Harag made a contribution to the Youth Activities Trust Fund.

We again thank each of you for your contribution of any kind that helps us help kids!

+ A big Sunfield Area SPY WELCOME goes out to our newest members who have recently joined our organization-----
Casandra Cramer
Ben Best
Brad Moorman

We’re glad to have you with us!

+ “Honest Roy’s” Quote-Of-The-Week: “I have wondered at times about what the Ten Commandments would have looked like if Moses had run them through the U.S. Congress.”

+ Hey SPY's, 2010 dues are due! They are still just $20. See our treasurer Bill Weller before he sees you! You can get up-to-date on your dues at the Annual Meeting.

+ To find out more about the SPY’s organization, download forms or applications, or catch-up on past issues of the “Dirt Sheet”, go to the SPY’s website at www.sunfieldspys.org.

+ MDLXVI