OCTOBER
2013
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Garden Center Services
The View From My Chair A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
cards. You will also see information on how to order and purchase these products.
Gerry and Ritchie
INSIDE THIS ISSUE THE VIEW FROM MY CHAIR Page 1 HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE Page 2 DSP APPRECIATION WEEK Page 3 AROUND GCS Page 4
We are hopeful the next few months, with your assistance and support, will be a great opportunity for the agency to generate some much needed revenue. Though I realize it’s early to talk about the upcoming holiday season, I believe the products we are assisting our clients to produce could become some of the hottest selling gift items this year. On page two of this newsletter you will find pictures and information about the items we have been working on; beautiful silk scarves, ties, pocket squares, handbags, our coffee and creative holiday greeting
I realize there are individuals and families who are currently unable to make financial donations directly to the agency, but as you are purchasing holiday presents for your family, friends, staff or coworkers, please consider making the Garden Center “store” one of the primary spots where you do your shopping.
“...as you are purchasing holiday presents for your family, friends, staff or coworkers, please consider making the Garden Center “store” one of the primary spots where you do your shopping.” Another chance you have to positively impact our bottom line is through your contributions to and attendance at our 57th Annual
Fashion Show & Luncheon. We have started much earlier this year to attract sponsors, and garner donations for the event, and have set an attendance goal that is 20% higher than last year. We not only will make money directly from the luncheon, but it is a great opportunity to showcase the goods from Garden Gallery & Studio and Second Chance Thrift Shoppe. As you order gifts from other online sites, please remember that by using the iGive button, you will earn money for Garden Center on each purchase at no cost to you. Just visit www.iGive.com and select Garden Center as your organization of choice. Thank you again for your continued support of Garden Center Services.