Tuesday, November 14, 2006

It's That Time of Year Again!



It is that time of year again! Last Friday, the 10th, we started our kettle season in Norwich. The first day was a bear!!!! We have two new stands about 30 minutes frome the corps, but only about 20 minutes from our home. These stands are definitely worth the drive, but it is proving to be very hard work. In Sanford, I could pick up all my kettles in 20 minutes and be home. Here, but more specifically on Friday, it took 3 hours! I have another person helping me, so I have that knocked down to 2 and a half hours. I have been getting a day and half on a tank of gas in our van. Now, I am not complaining, but to raise the amount of money we are looking to raise, will require some sacrifices.

All that being said, we are looking to have a record year in Norwich. A few factors will assist with this.

1) Good help...ie kettle workers--It appears we have a good bunch this year

2) Two new stores--the more stores the more money! $$$$$$

3) We have started a week earlier--More stands, more stores, do the math

The need for assistance and operating funds is at an all time record high. We are serving more people, and our community continues to grow as a result of casino expansion, and economic development.

I must confess to taking a certain level of pride with being able to raise money at Christmas. I love to compete against myself and strategize on how I can beat myself. That is how I got the two extra stores.

Well, I wanted to post an update as I didn't have a chance to turn my computer on from Friday to Sunday! I hope to post updates to my blog every couple of days at the very least in this busy season.

3 Comments:

Blogger Evie said...

Do you remember gathering around the dining room table at Grandma & Grandpa's house & counting kettle money every night? You were pretty little then, but maybe you recall it.

In Iowa City, Jonathan & Joshua used to love counting the kettle money with Uncle Dave & me. They still try to get to the corps to help count sometimes.

Tuesday, November 14, 2006 11:27:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Chris,

Long time no see/hear from. I didn't know that you were back in SONED. I've just recently joined this blog thing - it's interesting.

Happy Holidays!

Wednesday, November 15, 2006 8:51:00 AM  
Blogger Dave said...

The boys and I have a tradition of staffing a kettle for a full day...normally the Saturday before Christmas. The boys play duets and solos.

As we put ourselves out and bring ourselves in we go from just before 9 AM to around 9 PM. Last year as it was Christas Eve we had to end just before 4. We will be out their again at WalMart hoping to approach or go over the 1,700 mark. Time will tell.

Wednesday, November 15, 2006 9:37:00 PM  

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