Holiday Bazaar Continuing with new chairperson and new team leaders
It is with great gratitude that I acknowledge all of the support you have provided during the many years that I have been chairperson of the Holiday Bazaar. I have decided to step down from this position. I will remain on board as the transition facilitator for the Bazaar and to assist the new chairperson this year and continue to contribute to the making of crafts and guiding the new team leaders for this section.
I am very proud of all we have accomplished together and firmly believe this is very healthy for the bazaar and Trinity. We have grown close, weaved a fabric of community within Trinity, reached out to the New Haven Community and raised over $500,000 for the preservation of our church building. This happens not because of one person but all of us working together. It is said, "The bazaar is a well-oiled machine". Yes, it is because each of us has worked together in unison believing that Trinity occupies a special place in our hearts. The many components of the bazaar spin off of each other contributing to its success. Each section has been built with a leader and a team working together; this is at the heart of the ongoing success of the bazaar.
Caren Carpenter has accepted the role of Chairperson for the Bazaar. Caren is well prepared for this position and has been actively involved in the bazaar from our beginning days. I support Caren and look forward to working with her. Presently, the plan is to continue building on the team concept and to review and strengthen each section.
Sheila Owens and Catherine Williams are the new co- team leaders to coordinate the craft/sewing section, and projects with the Wed Club and the Fourth Tuesday group. The new Fourth Tuesday group has really had a very positive effect in creating products and building friendships. It is hoped more people will step forward and take ownership of individual projects and work in a timely manner in order to keep the bazaar well stocked with merchandise and fresh ideas.
Overall, the subsections of the bazaar are working well with capable leaders and good support teams. We recognize some areas will need to be strengthened and that is our charge for this year.
The Bazaar is our legacy and with your help will continue for years to come.
My heartfelt thanks to you all.
Mary Ann