It’s December already! How did that happen? Already I feel the whirlwind of activity and anticipation rising! It’s a good time to take a deep breath, sit for a minute and enjoy reading here about the progress towards raising next year’s gift funds, the amazing initiative our members have around community service, and some other events and opportunities going on in Alexandria. After you’ve done that, allow me to offer a couple of ways to trim your holiday to-do list:

* Please take a moment to send in your membership contribution either by check or online. If this item is still on your list, it is “low hanging fruit” and easy to cross off. If you’ve already sent in a contribution, thank you!  And if you can find a way to give a little more, that would be outstanding. Your individual contributions, regardless of the size, are critical to ensuring the Giving Circle can make a gift supporting sustainable change for Alexandria’s children.

* Come meet me for some “circle time” on December 15. How many times have you said to another Giving Circle member, “Let’s get together for coffee!” (or lunch?, or for a glass of wine?) but then never set it up?  I bet lots of you have done this.  I know I have.  So consider it set up!  I am inviting you to attend what I hope will become a monthly social gathering of Giving Circle members.  Put it in your calendars now: Tuesday, December 15, 9:00 to 10:30, La Madeleine at 500 King St in Old Town. The agenda is to socialize and catch up. If you can bring your renewal check, that would be great!  If you need to bring children, it’s fine.  If you can only stay 15 minutes, that’s fine too.  And if you can’t make it this month, we’d love to see you next month.   Cast your vote on what time of day is best for you.

Thank you for all you do for the Giving Circle and our community.  Enjoy a wonderful holiday with your family and friends!  I hope to see you on Tuesday the 15th.

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