Another fund raising auction has come and gone with many thanks to all the volunteers and the many hours of planning accomplished by Linda Funk. Here is a picture of one of LOC's team members, Norma Holen, hob-nobbing with Representative John Shaddeg-R-Arizona and his wife as Norma sells raffle tickets for a case of South African wine. Way to go Norma--it is a long way from the Onamia, MN jet set to Arizona. In spite of the economy, this year's auction turned out to be the most successful. Trips to Branson, MO, Carlsbad, CA, Colorado and Washington, DC were auctioned off with much interest. There was plenty of South African art and crafts auctioned in silent bidding that went home with happy winners. Included in the bidding was a signed football by Kurt Warner and a tour of the capital with John Shaddeg. All proceeds will go a long way to continue our efforts in Shongweni.
Who says it does not rain in Arizona. Our golf tournament, that was scheduled for March 7th, has been postponed and rescheduled for May 2nd. A call was made on the Friday before and with an 80% chance forecast for Sunday, it was the correct call. It rained most of the day on Sunday. We have had our yearly rainfall amount in only 3 months. Plans will continue to have as successful a fund raiser as the auction.
Shara now has a helper in Shongweni that will be with her for a year. Many activities are taking place including vacation bible school and preparations for the team that will be arriving in May. That team will probably be involved in painting of the nursery to complete the work for opening this fall.
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