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Feeding the Need — Salvation Army Food Bank & RMH Wish List

We held our Canned Goods Shower in support of Salvation Army Food Bank and a Wish List Roundup for the Ronald McDonald House during our February general meeting and got an overwhelming response from our membership!

It took 6 people multiple trips to unload the van at the Salvation Army.  (The pictures below were taken before the van was fully loaded and do not do justice to the depth of items packed into that cargo well!  The seats and floor space of the van were filed as well!)

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— With only a few days notice on some priority wish list needs (cooking oil, coffee creamer and cleaner) for the Ronald McDonald house, our membership more than met the challenge of filling the need!

Our thanks to all the Service League of Greenville members who generously brought items in for both events.  Special thanks go to Sustaining Co-chairs Laurie Charlton & Katie Beckman for organizing the Salvation Army canned goods shower and Ronald McDonald House chair Jamie Kirby for collecting and transporting wish list items!

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What We’ve Been Up To — Feb 2017

service-league-sealService League of Greenville volunteers were hard at work in the month of —  Feb 2017.

Here are just some of the ways our members shared their Service League time and talent with their community:

  • Service League Gift Shops & Snack Carts — 551 hours
  • Charity Ball Fundraiser —348 hours
  • American Red Cross Blood Drives —17 hours
  • Vidant Medical Center Activities —  50 hours
  • Ronald McDonald House —  26 hours
  • Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice —  87 hours
  • McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge — 62 hours
  • Layettes Program — 8 hours
  • Other Projects — 123 hours
  • Meetings — 314 hours

Total Hours — 1586

Way to go Ladies!

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With Giving Hearts … On Christmas Eve

Pixabay heart gift (pd - CC0)As a volunteer service organization, we take pride in our service hearts.  But when it comes to other needs in our community, we don’t sit back on our laurels.  We like to shine with the generosity of our giving hearts too.  Especially, when it comes to food!  Many members routinely provide food dishes as needed for guests or special events at Ronald McDonald house, Hope Lodge and Hospice House.

Some times the need is at a moments notice…

Just after noon on Christmas eve, an email request went out to our membership from our Hospice House Chair, Martha Bloss:

“Sorry for the short notice, but Hospice House on Wellness Drive has a need for dinner tomorrow.  I know everyone is busy and many of you are out of town.  15-20 family members will be there tomorrow and most restaurants will be closed.  I will take a chicken casserole.  If you can make an extra side dish, salad, bread, desert or tea please take it over before 5:00, 12/24/16.”

Almost immediately the email responses poured in:

“…Pineapple Au Gratin…” – Pat

“…Some sliced ham and a small casserole of sweet potatoes…” – Anne

“…Brownies out of the oven…” – Jeri

“…Broccoli casserole, rolls and congealed salad…” – Gail

“…Some ham and a plate of goodies..” – Blanche

“…A cake…” – Nancy

And within hours, the makings of a fine holiday meal were delivered to the Hospice House!

From the Vidant Home Health and Hospice Newsletter:

SPECIAL SHOUT OUT!!

A big thank you to the Service League of Greenville!! These ladies helped us with a last minute need for meals over the Christmas holiday. We appreciate you coming together on such short notice to provide a delicious dinner for our families!

A special thanks to all the Service League of Greenville members who provide these much needed and appreciated meals whether on this occasion or any other — you rock!

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What We’ve Been Up To — Dec 2016 & Jan 2017

service-league-sealService League of Greenville volunteers were hard at work in the months of — December & January.

Here are just some of the ways our members shared their Service League time and talent with their community:

  • Service League Gift Shops & Snack Carts — 693 hours
  • Charity Ball Fundraiser — 149 hours
  • American Red Cross Blood Drives — 17 hours
  • Vidant Medical Center Activities — 42 hours
  • Ronald McDonald House —   76 hours
  • Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice — 101 hours
  • McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge — 117  hours
  • Layettes Program — 23 hours
  • Other Projects — 761 hours
  • Meetings — 626 hours

Total Hours — 2605!!

Way to go Ladies!

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Service League In The News: Charity Ball Sightings & Service League doings

unknownCharity Ball Sightings:

Bee There Media’s #252Buzz, Bella Magazine, and The Daily Reflectors’ Scene Around took pictures of attendees at THE SERVICE LEAGUE OF GREENVILLE 2017 Charity Ball. Those picture are now available on-line for viewing and purchase.

Just click on the direct links below:
On Facebook: #252Buzz at the 2017 Service League of Greenville Charity Ball (approx. 170)

On line: #252Buzz at the 2017 Service League of Greenville Charity Ball (approx. 170)

On Facebook: Bella Magazine: 2017 Service League Charity Ball (45)

On line: SCENE AROUND: Service League Charity Ball (approx. 30)

Service League doings:

In case you missed it in Sunday’s paper, The Daily Reflector has a nice recap on recent Service League of Greenville doings.  Check it out on-line — “Service League lives up to name.”

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Welcome To “An Evening In Paris”

On Saturday February 18, 2017, THE SERVICE LEAGUE OF GREENVILLE Fifty-fourth Annual Charity Ball for the benefit of THE LAUGHINGHOUSE HOSPITAL FUND was held at Rock Springs.

The Laughinghouse Hospital Fund was established in 1939 and is dedicated to the memory of the late Dr. Charles O’Hagan Laughinghouse. Today, through the recommendations of physicians and the assistance of social services, our fund  provides prescription medicine to those in the community who do not have medical insurance and are not receiving public assistance.

Welcome to “An Evening In Paris”…

The Making Of “An Evening In Paris”

It started with an empty room…

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But with imagination and planning,

With carloads and a moving truck full of stuff,

And through the efforts of so many…

(click on any photo below for a slide show with pictures enlarged)

It became a beautiful “Evening In Paris” and a night to remember!

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Our thanks to all the individuals and business who sponsored, supported or contributed in some way to the overwhelming success of The Service League of Greenville’s 2017 Laughinghouse Fund Charity Ball.

We could not do what we do without you!

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SERVICE LEAGUE IN THE NEWS: Looking Back At Our 1987 Charity Ball

Check it out — The Daily Reflector featured a “Back in the Day” look at The Service League of Greenville’s 1987 Laughinghouse Fund Charity Ball.   The theme that year was — Mardi Gras!

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“DINING WITH THE LEAGUE” Funds A Fresh Look For Hope Lodge’s Patio

While we completed the sales of our “DINING WITH THE LEAGUE” cookbook and made generous donations to three charities last year, our cookbook fund continues to give back to the community of Greenville.

McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge was in desperate need of reupholstered patio cushions.  With the help of Mickey Parrott of Parrott Canvas who generously donated several bolts of Sunbrella fabric, we funded the reupholstering through Fabric & Drapery and gave Hope Lodge’s patio a fresh new look.

Don’t they look lovely!  reupholster-patio-chairs

Here is what Katrina Combs at McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge had to say:

A sincere THANK YOU goes out to the ladies from the Service League of Greenville. They have brightened our outdoor seating areas with bright, cheerful, comfy cushions. We’re looking forward to enjoying the sunshine and fresh air in 2017 and for many years to come. Their continued love and support of this facility and the guests we serve is a treasure without measure.

Katrina Combs | Manager, Hope Lodge
American Cancer Society, Inc.

A huge thanks to Mickey Parrott and all the Service League of Greenville members and those in the community who supported our cookbook effort over the years! As you can see, the well-worn floral cushions were in desperate need of replacement.

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500 Invitations to “An Evening In Paris”

Are you ready for  — An Evening In Paris — at our 2017 Laughinghouse Fund Charity Ball?

February 18th is approaching fast and our preparations for this “invitation only” event are well under way.  In one afternoon, over 500 invitations were addressed, stuffed and sent!

Our thanks to all who helped out and a special thank you to Annette Jones for hosting the invitation addressing and envelope stuffing party!

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