Soroptimists say Thank You!

Gay Graham shares this letter of thanks with you…

To the Editor:
Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor held its signature fund-raiser, St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza, March 14. It was fun! It was a success!

This success didn’t just happen. It took dedication, imagination and energetic participation by Soroptimists’ Extravaganza Committee (Marcy Aschoff, Sue Buettell, Dana Bune, Mary Campanella, Allie Carlson, Nancy DeVaux, Kim Galton, Marcy Hahn, Joan Kennedy, Peggy Long, Necia Quast and Ann Van Buskirk), our Publicity Committee (Dana Bune, Robin Jacobson, Valarie Keaton and Heather Spaulding), our auctioneer (Farhad Ghatan) and many other contributing members.

As with any successful venture, it takes a community of generous donors. The following are those whose gracious support made The Extravaganza spectacular:

Alan Niles Photographic Art; Alii Kayaks (Island of Kaua`i); Gretchen Allison; Bakery San Juan; Barking Bird; Be Chic; The Bean; Bellair Shuttle; Blue Water Bar & Grill; The Bluff; Patricia Bolding (Organize It!); Browne’s Nursery; Leslie Byron; Becki Day (Vinny’s Restaurant & Catering); Café Demeter; Cakes by Felicitations; Jodi Calhoun; Cask & Schooner; Coho Restaurant; Barb Conrad; Allie & Ron Carlson; Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites (Victoria, B.C.); Classic Cab; Cotton, Cotton, Cotton; Creative Passions; Daisy Bloom; Dream Beads; Earthbox Inn & Spa; The Empress Hotel (Victoria, B.C.); Ernie’s Café; Friday Harbor Film Festival; Friday Harbor Pet Supplies; Friends of the Library; Farhad Ghatan; Girlfriend’s Consignment; Gay Graham and Ron Hanson; Griffin Bay Bookstore; Francie Hansen; Bonnie Hendrickson; Herb’s Tavern; House of Jerky; Hungry Clam; Island Wools; Robin Jacobson; Just Heavenly Fudge Factory (Lopez Island); Jim Lawson (Jim’s Heating & Refrigeration); Peg LeBlanc; Ted Leiker (San Juan Septic); The Leprechaun Kitchen; Katie Loring; Maya’s Legacy Whale Watch Charters; Chef Bill Messick/Coho Restaurant; Mi Casita Restaurant; Mike’s Café & Wine Bar; Monico’s (Island of Kaua`i); National Car Rental (Island of Kaua`i); Deb Nolan Custom Catering; New Day Garden/S.J. Dahlias; Paradise Lanes; Paw Spa & Resort; Molly Prima; Stan Reitan & area wine distributors; Roche Harbor Resort; Rumor Mill; San Juan Airlines; San Juan County Master Gardeners; San Juan Florists; San Juan Golf & Country Club; San Juan Island Cheese; San Juan Island Dog Training; San Juan Island Food Co-op; The Sandpebble; Seattle Art Museum; Second Act; Serendipity Bookstore; Laura Jo & Bill Severson; Darrol Scheffer (Home Inspections); Chris and Debbie Skinner; Smith’s Luau & Pageant (Island of Kaua`i); Spa d Bune staff; Nancy McDowell Spaulding; Spring Street Deli; The Studio; Sweet Retreat; Sally & Tim Thomsen (San Juan Kayak Expeditions); San Juan Historical Museum; Merle Turman (Merle’s Masonry, Chimney Care & Stoves); Van Go’s Pizza & Cake; The Wayfarer’s Inn; The Whale Museum; Wild Bird Bamboo, and Yakima Craft Brewing.

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