What We’ve Been Up To — December 2017 & January 2018

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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 — 1113 hours
  • Charity Ball Fundraiser —139 hours
  • Vidant Medical Center Activities —-32 hours
  • Ronald McDonald House — 137 hours
  • Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice —137 hours
  • McConnell-Raab Hope Lodge —-150 hours
  • Layettes Program —28 hours
  • Other Projects —601 hours
  • Meetings — 668 hours
Total -— 3005 hours of service to our community!

Way to go Ladies!

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Charity Ball Committee Is In Full Swing

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The Service League of Greenville’s 55th Annual Laughinghouse Charity Ball is on March 3rd, less than 6 weeks away!

Meanwhile, under the guiding hands of Charity Ball Chair, Gwen Gordon and Laughinghouse Chair, Brenda Philips, the Charity Ball Committee is in full swing — invitations ordered, decorations planned, table settings selected, band reserved, fundraising well in hand, and taste testing for the menu happening soon …

 

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102 Holiday Food Boxes

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Donating holiday food boxes to our community is a long-standing tradition for the Service League of Greenville.  This year we out did our selves.  On December 12th, Food Boxes were delivered to 102 in-need families to enjoy over the holiday season.

 

A huge thanks to the many Service League of Greenville members who gave generously to this cause; Mr. Sumerlin, Store manager of Piggly Wiggly, who organized the purchase and packaging of food items: and, HOPE OF GLORY MINISTRIES & SALVATION ARMY who selected recipients within our community and organized delivery of the boxes.

Special thanks to SLG supper organizers Co-Chairs Marcia Pleasants and Linda Clark.

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A Merry SLG Board Christmas Brunch

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Welcomed by snowmen and beautiful themed Christmas trees, basking in the warm glow of miniature village lights, THE SERVICE LEAGUE OF GREENVILLE board members escaped the hustle and bustle of the season during a Christmas brunch hosted by SLG 2nd Vice President, Danette Pugh.

The food was delicious and the company delightful.  A huge thank you to our hostess and her merry team of elves — ah, helpers.

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A Very Merry Christmas Meeting

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Our December meeting comprised a full agenda of entertainment, Service League news,  delicious food, and fellowship!

Thank you to the Carolina Chord Connection Barbershop for bringing in the Christmas spirit with their songs and entertainment.

Elf Danette Pugh continued the laughs during member moments with Karla Lloyd and Cindy Collie.

A delicious spread of homemade goodies filled the tables.

Thank you for the wonderful Christmas coffee led by these super organizers:

Barbara Bowser, Anna Fey Campbell, Ellen Crawley, Beth Harman, Lisa Gay, Dorothy Smith, Earlene Hite
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“DINING WITH THE LEAGUE” Funds A Fresh Look For Hope Lodge’s Patio

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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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Past President Mary Lee Hobbie Speaks From The Heart

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Past President Mary Lee Hobbie speaks from the heart about being a member of The Service League of Greenville, our commitment to our community, and the importance of our partnership with Vidant Health.

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Topping Off Ceremony for Vidant Cancer Center

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Service League members joined hospital employees, visitors and construction workers in signing the last beam to go on top of Vidant cancer center.

Signing Vidant Cancer beam 2016

On January 26, 2016, Service League President Mary Lee Hobbie and First V.P. Annelle West attended the “topping off” ceremony and watched as the signed beam was lifted into place.  The cancer center is anticipated to be completed in March 2018.

Vidant Topping Ceremony 2016

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