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The votes are in -- the tally has been counted. And, the Squashville Social Club's 2003 winning Charity donation is: Mayo Clinic - Breast Cancer Research
It was a close race - so thanks to all the
members who voted. As mentioned in the November newsletter, we are
THRILLED that this year's donation is $1,500 - that's 3 times the largest
donation we've ever given before! It would not have been possible
without all the member support throughout the year, so a big THANKS to all
of you who purchased buttons, bought the prints we auctioned on eBay and
those who attended the Rosemont Pizza Party. You should all be very
proud of yourselves! And we know the Mayo Clinic will put the money
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Believe it or not -- 2003 is almost over. Which means that 2004 is just around the corner! With a new year, comes exciting new events. And already we've heard about several exciting Charming Tails events to look forward to!
Lots of exciting news here. First - Dean will be there, as will Fitz & Floyd and David Grossman Creations. The Flamingo Fling already announced that there will be two special ornaments designed by Dean and offered as a fund raiser by David Grossman Creations. What you may NOT have known is .... that there will be a Charming Tails Signing Event piece there too! So if you haven't made your plans to go yet - stop wasting time! If you won't be able to go - we suggest finding someone who is going and who can pick up these three items for you.
May 1st - Carlton
Cards Signing Event Since this will be a Signing Event, the piece just mentioned above MAY be available here, too. This hasn't been confirmed, but what HAS been is that there will be a special version of "The Season of Peace" (87/135). This is the piece with Mackenzie tending the lion and lamb and it will have a sand base (instead of the snow base) so it will fit in perfectly with the new Nativity pieces. Also - they are expecting to have some of the Spring and Fall exclusive pieces.
May 15th - Charming
Tails Regional Family Picnic This is the first of three "Regional Family Picnics" Fitz & Floyd have announced. The theme for the Leaf & Acorn Club this year will be "food" - so what better way for Charming Tails collectors to celebrate friendship and food than a picnic.
July - Charming Tails
Regional Family Picnic The second of the Regional Family Picnics. More details to be announced by Fitz & Floyd.
June 27th - 29th -
International Giftware and Collectibles Exposition <Update> - Unfortunately, Krause has announced that the 2004 Rosemont Expo will not be held. For more information, click here.
August - Charming
Tails Regional Family Picnic
This will be the third, and final, of the
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And the Star is ... YOU!! Last month we asked SSC Members to complete a short profile. Since the response was "less than overwhelming" - we decided to add a little "incentive" for answering the questions. So this month, just answer the following questions and YOU could be the Contest Winner! The "incentive"? How about a SURPRISE GIFT from this month's Contest sponsor - Sparkling Rose Collectibles!! So take just a few minutes and answer the following questions. Then, email your answers (along with your Name, City and State) to Susan at Jmsmott@aol.com by midnight, January 4th, to be eligible. Now - wasn't that easy? The winner will be randomly drawn from all entires. Plus - keep an eye on future "News In A Nutshell" Newsletters and you may see yourself as the "Featured Member"!! See - everyone is a WINNER!! (Members will be contacted for further information prior to being included as a "Featured Member".) 1. How long have you been collecting? It is always fun to learn about our fellow collectors. We all are very different but, obviously, have one thing in common!!! Many friendships have been made through collecting – and a lot of those are with people we’ve never actually seen. So, please share your story with us and you might win a prize, too!! Just send an email to Jmsmott@aol.com and we'll take it from there! And speaking of contests ... Congratulations to Donna
Gilley, the winner of our November Contest. Make sure you contact
our Sponsor -
Collecto-Mania to make
arrangements for getting your prize. And thanks to everyone who
entered. Donna was randomly picked from all the correct entries,
which included any two of the following pieces: Be Thankful for
Friends (85/500), Turkey with Dressing (85/412) and Turkey Traveller
(85/702) (OK - it's not really "Tilly" or a "turkey" - but close
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Keep an eye out for the January newsletter. That's where you'll
find the information necessary to order the 2004 buttons. Just a
reminder - the 2003 button has completely sold out. Again - thanks
to all of you who ordered!!!
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Several collectors have been wondering when it will be
time to renew their membership in Fitz & Floyd's Charming Tails Collectors
Club - the Leaf and Acorn Club. Well - "A Little Birdie Told Me" that
you should keep an eye on their
Charming Tails web site, as news
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Don't
forget ... if you're ever looking for a past issue of "News in a Nutshell" -
just click on the "ribbon" graphic that's towards the bottom of the CT
Resource Page, right next to "Fun Stuff". This is a
permanent link and takes you to the Squashville Social Club Newsletter
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Without the support of our sponsors, we would not be able
to bring you the monthly contests. Please show our sponsors how much
we appreciate them by making your Charming Tails purchases from them.
And - to make it easy, we're adding a permanent list of all the wonderful
stores that sponsor the Squashville Social Club. This list will be
here all the time - so anytime you're in the mood to do some "Tail
shopping", just pick a sponsor and pick out the pieces you've "got to
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But HEY!! Have YOU got a CT
scoop? Do YOU want to share a story? Or maybe your favorite CT Photo? Do
you know of a good CT link that others should check out? Or just
let us know your comments about the Newsletter! Email Susan
Jmsmott@aol.com
your thoughts or to get
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March
6th - Flamingo Fling
In
our last newsletter - we previewed the wonderful button design that
Donna Moquin created for us. As we mentioned, we only had one
design submitted, but it sure is a winner! Thanks, Donna! 
Check the "News in a Nutshell" archive
for past issues!