2nd NCMC Rummage Sale to Benefit Homeless - Saturday, 6/21/08

Time to make a "clean sweep"!! Spring cleaning is here! Got boxes that were never opened? Last season’s clothes too small... or too big? Organize your closets! Clean out the garage or storage area, & donate those items for a great cause!

Need an added incentive? How about directly helping people in our community who currently live on the street or sleep in their cars? You can make a difference!

Central Coast Friends of the Homeless is hosting its 2nd Rummage Sale and Fundraiser, with 100% of proceeds going directly to help local homeless.

ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT LOCAL HOMELESS. Funds will be used to purchase sleeping bags, socks, toiletries and other essentials that make life a little more bearable for those who find themselves homeless.

This sale is dedicated to the memory of beloved husband and father John Alexander II.

RUMMAGE SALE
8am - 2pm
SATURDAY
June 21st, 2008
Nipomo Community Medical Center (NCMC)
150 Tejas Place, Nipomo
bottom parking lot
(south of the Nipomo Community Library & Dana Elementary)


Help with set-up greatly appreciated!
Volunteer sales people are needed throughout the day.

Donation Guidelines*:

• All items need to be in usable/salable condition - nothing broken, heavily scratched, etc.
  
• Appliances and electronics in working condition only
• Clothing should be in good repair - no stains, holes, etc.
• No mattresses or box springs
• Un-sold items will not be returned, but donated to VTC Thrift in Santa Maria

*All items should be dropped off on-site after 7:30am on Saturday.

To volunteer, or to make special arrangements to drop off items,
please contact:
Bernadette Alexander; (805) 931-2512 w / balexander@chccc.org
Patti Diefenderfer; (805) 621-4173 w / pattid@chccc.org


Tell your friends and family to come by and shop on SATURDAY, JUNE 21st

2007 Christmas Party Loads of Fun

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Attendees of the annual CHC Christmas Party certainly had reason to celebrate, given the tremendous year that was 2007. This year’s event was held on Saturday, December 8th, at the Embassy Suites ballroom in San Luis Obispo, CA. Staff and their guests filled the ballroom to capacity with close to 400 revelers. Celebrants enjoyed mingling and reconnecting during the cocktail hour, followed by a sumptuous buffet dinner, topped off with a decadent dessert table.

One memorable un-scheduled moment in the evening was a pre-dinner fire alarm that forced all hotel guests into the cold December air. Everyone waited patiently outside for 20-plus minutes, many taking advantage of the blankets offered by Embassy Suites staff. The fire turned out to be a neglected bag of microwave popcorn that caught fire – no doubt reminding certain CHC staff of similar events at work!

An impressive assortment of raffle prizes were handed out this year by the Employee Relations Committee (ERC). Lucky winners walked away with amazing gifts like a Flatscreen TV, Digital Camera w/ printer, mobile GPS units, a surround-sound stereo system, a Roomba robot vacuum, movie tickets, and a variety of cash gifts.

After dinner, the DJ revived people from their food-comas and enticed them out onto the dance floor. Francisco Ramirez from Paso Robles Pediatrics was a fixture on the boards, dazzling his many dance partners, including new CHC Pediatrician Dr. Laura Herzberg, who seemed to have little problem keeping up. Francisco kept everyone dancing when he jumped up on stage and demonstrated his DJ skills to the delight of the crowd.

Another force to be reckoned with on the dance floor was QI Director - and Master of Ceremonies - Vince Surra. Having knocked himself unconscious only weeks before during a pick-up football game, Vince showed no signs of injury when throwing himself at the ground in order to “bust a move”, showing off some impressive break-dancing skills in the process. Not only did he do a wonderful job executing his MC duties, Vince proves that Italians’ CAN dance!

Special thanks to the Employee Relations Committee (ERC), who did a tremendous job orchestrating this year’s event. Committee members are Barbara Allen, Bernadette Alexander, Cindy Alarcon, Cynthia Vigneron, Debra Martin, Gloria Aragon, Jim Sweredoski, Juanita Tutson, Lisa Silva, Marie McKenzie, Patricia Sly, Roxanna Gavilanes, Sandy Sanchez, Shannon Royster, Victoria Valdiviezo, Yolanda Estrada, and Yolanda Guerrero.

Thanks to CEO Ronald Castle, CHC's Board of Directors, and everyone at CHC who made such a memorable evening possible!

Nipomo Chamber Mixer Raises the Roof

Our autumn mixer was a great success - thanks to Marketing Coordinator Steve Smith for a great job. Additional thanks to Clyde Cruise, and the Nipomo Chamber of Commerce for co-sponsoring the event. Special thanks to Bernadette Alexander for decorating, Phoenix Catering for the lovely spread, Ray Chang and his trio for the amazing Jazz, and Cambria Winery for donating the wine.
Click here to view photos of the NCMC Nipomo Chamber Autumn Mixer