2007 Festival of Trees


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	The 2007 Hospice Festival of Trees, hosted by the Friends of Hospice and the Greater Waldorf Jaycees, was held November 22-26, 2007 at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center. The Festival celebrated its 20th year, and because of the dedication of its supporters, it will again generate the largest single contribution to Hospice of Charles County.


	The Festival of Trees program commenced on Friday evening with a family Memorial Service and the ceremonial lighting of the Dove Tree. “We were honored to remember the men, women and children served by hospice over the past year,” according to Diana Rucci, President of the Friends of Hospice, “with such a fitting program to begin the event”. The Festival was filled with events for all ages to enjoy. On Saturday, November 24, children joined Santa for breakfast or lunch and exciting prizes. At the black tie gala, guests danced the night away to the sounds of Amaretto and tried their luck at the casino and silent auction. On Sunday, November 25, all enjoyed an Evening at the Improv with featured comedians Matt Kazam and Joe Recca. On Monday, November 26 the Senior’s luncheon was held with a variety of lively entertainment. The Friends of Hospice would like to thank the community for all its support and for making the 20th Annual Festival of Trees a success! We are extremely grateful to our sponsors, volunteers, participants and guests for the wonderful support given to this event year after year. Special thank you to the Greater Waldorf Jaycees for their commitment, hard work and dedication to the Friends of Hospice, for being our partner, and for being a valuable community resource.


	2007 Sponsors


	Co-Host Greater Waldorf Jaycees Silver Bells: Southern Maryland Newspapers Joy to the World: Joson Fine Jewelry and Home Boutique; McDonald’s Corporation of Southern Maryland; Raymond Funeral Service, P.A. - Michael and Tina Raymond First Noel John and Tricia Green; Southern Maryland Floor Company, Bob Thompson Silent Night The Facchina Group of Companies, LLC; Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery; Ken and Stephanie Lemmert; United Rentals; Vibrant Health, Kimberly Aspelin Deck the Halls American Community Properties Trust; Barry I. Aron, MD, PC– Barry and Mary Aron; Beacon Printing, Inc.; Captain Billy’s Crab House and Restaurant; Scott and Susan Bowling; Civista Health; Community Bank of Tri-County; Ray and Christy Dickerson; Joe and Sherry Heurich; In Memory of Carol Ann Echols – Duke and Tessa; Martini’s Lounge; McConnell Pool & Fuel, Inc.; Milloff’s Catering; PNC Bank; Riverview Builders/Developers; Bob and Peggy Schaumburg; Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative; Speedy Clean Car Wash - Steve and Jill Mote; Wachovia Securities – Teresa Lutich; Waldorf Ford & Dodge; Jill Williams Let It Snow! Apperson Plumbing; Burkey Boggs; Mary Ada Candela; Cakes and Bob Hill; Edward L. Sanders Insurance Agency; Greg Basiliko; Hooper & Associates; Hotel Charles; Lakes & Company; La Plata Rotary Club (Charles County); Maryland County & Municipal Services, ; Paula L. Martino; Maryland Troopers Association, Leonard M. Brown Lodge 19; Mark Mudd; Parker Door Co.; Trinity Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum; White Plains Self Storage


	This event would not be possible without support of the Friends of Hospice Board and its volunteers Thank you to all the event chairs and their committees who put in countless hours of preparation before, during and after the event. Thank you to all the volunteers who spent countless hours working on the Festival before, during and after the event. Thank you to the companies that donated their time, trucks and personnel for the tree deliveries: Bob Hall, LLC; Bozick Distributors; Charles County Office Furniture; Civista Medical Center; Country Furniture, Inc.; Longwood Gardens; Mali Office Supplies The tree and wreath decorators created over 100 works-of-art, many who have made this their annual tradition and donation to hospice. The trees and wreaths were pre-sold to individuals and businesses throught the area and were displayed throughout the Festival. We thank the decorators, purchasers and our delivery volunteers for their support. During the Festival, the displayed trees and wreaths were judged by the public. Below are the winners for this year’s Festival.


	2007 Winning Decorators

Most Keeping with Theme Tree	Away in A Manger - Greater Waldorf Jaycees Chapter
Most Traditional Tree	Times Remembered - Nancy Lowry and Marikay Chaney
Most Original Tree	P.S. Merry Christmas - Connie Bowling and Brittany Gragan
Most Jovial/Fun Tree	Visions of Sugar Plums - Vickie Johnson
Most Elegant Tree	Heavenly Chorus - Carlson Wagonlit/Action Travel Tours
Most Jovial/Fun Wreath	A Child’s Play - Stacy Crowe
Most Keeping with Theme Wreath	A Child’s Play - Stacy Crowe
Most Elegant Wreath	Amazing Amaryllis - Nick Somers, Embellishments
Most Original Wreath	Amazing Amaryllis - Nick Somers, Embellishments
Most Traditional Wreath	The Twelve Days of Christmas - Sandra Livingston


	It is with sincere gratitude that we thank Marilyn Marchant-Weaver for her able assistance and expertise in creating the official web site for Hospice of Charles County.


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