[ccpops] A Time to Shine - Thanks!

[Diane Payne]

Thank you to everyone who helped out with A Time to Shine.  The 
cafeteria was transformed to a festive venue, the entertainment was 
outstanding, the food was incredible, the raffles were varied and 
interesting (and very lucrative for some!) and the overall mood of the 
evening was relaxed and happy.  There were so many people involved in 
organizing and helping with decorations, food, publicity, set-up, 
clean-up, tickets sales, raffles, donations of prizes, etc., etc. - I 
can't possibly list everyone but you should know that your efforts were 
much appreciated and enjoyed by all those who attended.

We don't have a final accounting yet but we estimate that the profits 
will be between three and four thousand dollars.  Raising money is 
great but a very important part of the event was the chance to 
socialize in a multigenerational crowd (attendees ranged in age from 
elementary school age to those in their seventies and beyond!) and to 
see what a positive impact the performing arts can have in everyone's 
life.  CCPOPS is alive and well and will continue to support the 
students as they participate in these activities in high school and, we 
hope, for the rest of their lives.

Special thanks to all those who donated desserts - they were truly 
spectacular (and delicious!).  A few plates are on Margaret Coughlin's 
side porch at 40 Partridge Lane in Concord ready for pick up.  Those 
that are labeled are Gorman, Daigle, Kurzon, Abbott, Cannon, and 
Paleologos - also one glass plate unmarked and two plastic plates 
unmarked.

Thanks again to everyone and don't forget that coming up in the next 
two weeks are the Chorus Concert on the 26th and Dracula on November 4, 
5 and 6.

Diane Payne
CCPOPS President