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ANNUAL CHARITY EVENT EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS RAISING $6,387!!!
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The Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Holiday Auction for Charity on December 8th at King's Court & Banquet Hall, 222 Central Street in Hudson, raising $6,387.00 for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Special thanks to all those that donated and participated in the auction as a result the auction raised $5,387 - the additional $1,000 was a monetary donation generously gifted by PSNH!! During the last eleven years of holding the Annual Auction the GHCC members and local businesses have been able to raise an outstanding $33,400 for charity.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society, which is operated through the Blessed John XXIII Parish at the St. John the Evangelist Church in Hudson, assists many local families by maintaining a food panty, assisting with rent and utility bills, and especially helping during the holidays by distributing food baskets and gifts to families in need. This year Leona Shanholtz, volunteer of the St. Vincent de Paul stated, "The need is overwhelming this year with many families seeking assistance in the Hudson and Litchfield communities. This is the highest it's ever been in many years. The assistance this auction has brought is definitely greatly appreciated and necessary to help aid these families, it's been a very tough year for many."
More than 70 business members of the Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce along with other local businesses donated wonderful items for the silent auction. Jim Goss of NH ESGR won the evening's 50/50 raffle and the Jar of Money was won by Kelly Cote of Caribe Tan. The auction held many chances to win for all those in attendance but most important offered local business members an opportunity to generously support the community. The live auctions added to the festivities as Bob Clegg won the boat trip donated by Financial Insurance Services; Fred Ramos (Showtime Computers) winning the Day at the Lake donated by Red Brick Clothing; and Paul Weeks (Tsubaki Flowers) winning the Weekend at Cape Cod donated by Matibo's Salon!
The evening was a success with the hard work on the many volunteers from the Chamber and approximately 110 guests that attended showing their holiday spirit and generosity by participating in the auction along with the overwhelming support of the event sponsors were The Nashua Bank, Service Lighting Express, Specialty Kitchens, Finanical Insurance Services, Area News Group, Barlo Signs International, Granite State Credit Union, Representatives John & Mary Ann Knowles, Web Action Group and Tsubaki Flowers & Gifts as the floral sponsor.
The Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce thanks all those who attended, donated, sponsored and participated in this worthwhile event, and would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season. Anyone interested in further assisting the community through the St. Vincent de Paul Society can make a contribution by contacting the Society at 882-2462 x6.
Thank you to our Sponsors:
The Nashua Bank ~ Service Lighting Express
Specialty Kitchens ~ Area News Group ~ Financial Insurance Services ~ Barlo Signs Granite State Credit Union ~ State Representative Mary Ann & John Knowles
Web Action Group ~ Tsubaki Flowers |
Spirit of Giving. . .
 
Welcoming Faces...
Alison Cote of Merchant Solutions and Sheryl Forkey of Web Action Group (left)
Jennifer Wheeler of Hudson Cycle Center and Mike Falzone of Area News Group (right)
St. Vincent de Paul Society and Guests spreading good cheer! (left)
An example of some of the many generous items up for auction! (right)
Guardian Angel Sponsors, the Specialty Kitchen Group! (left)
Steve Flaherty of Sam's Club and Debi Cote of Specialty Kitchens (right)
Pictured are Kim and Chris Forkey with Service Lighting Express President Don Roy
and Jerry Mayotte of Red Brick Clothing. (left)
Diane & Jim Hedlund of Advanced Spa And Pool
with Sheryl Forkey (center) of Web Action Group. (right)
St. Vincent de Paul Society volunteer Leona Shanholtz shares how the community
benefits from the auction and the continued good deeds of the Society. (left)
The auction begins... Alison Cote of Merchant Solutions, Dr. Scott Szela of Chiropractic Works and Jessica Emerson of St. Mary's Bank workin' it! (right)
Bob Clegg and Jennifer Wheeler (Hudson Cycle Center) (left)
St. Representatives and Medallion Sponsors Mary Ann and John Knowles. (right)
Having a great time at the Hudson Cycle table! (left)
Everyone enjoying the delicious food, outstanding prizes and holiday festivities! (right)
Kelly Cote of Caribe Tan wins the Jar of Money donated
by Fred Ramos of Showtime Computers (left)
The ladies of St. Vincent de Paul Society winning nearly all the holiday centerpieces
generously donated by Tsubaki Flowers. (right)
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Brenda Collins, Executive Director
Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce
71 Lowell Road, Hudson NH 03051
(603) 889-4731
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| Happy Holidays From The Gr. Hudson Chamber of Commerce! |
