Delta Theta Tau offers its thanks

To the editor:

Xi Chapter, Delta Theta Tau, Portland, would like to thank the numerous individuals that contributed to the success of Xi Chapter’s 36th annual “Delts' Holiday Crafts & Gifts Show.”

The support, cooperation and understanding of the administrators, faculty and staff at Jay County High School make this event possible. Thank you.

A very special thank you to all of the following:

•Each custodian who was a part of the Friday evening set-up, which is consuming for them and upsets their regular routine and schedule, but “requires” them to be willing to help us out with various issues.

•Each custodian who was a part of the show on Saturday. You helped with each situation that came up; to the students that helped mark and tape booths Thursday and Friday

•The Jay County High School swim teams and Coach Matt Slavik

•The Jay County High School wrestling team and coach Eric Myers and all other coaches

•Student council members and sponsors Zach Keller and Jessica Lloyd

•Keller’s classes that folded the programs and helped mark booths

•Olivia Dues’ food class

•Band students

•Tri Kappa Sorority

•All other groups or individuals that helped in any way

Your hard work is appreciated and essential.

A sincere thank you to the Jay County Sheriff’s Office reserves and deputies.

Thank you to Santa for taking his time to make the day special with his visit.

We value all our participating dealers. They participate by displaying their arts, crafts and gift items but also by renting booth space and tables, buying raffle tickets and purchasing food items. All that adds to the money that is used to help many. The dealers play a valuable part in this “giving back.”

Also, thank you for your generosity of donations for the drawing and your generous donations to Secret Families Christmas Charity.

Our show would not be a success without the patronage and enthusiasm of our community and surrounding communities. Their support makes it possible to give back to those needing a helping hand. Thank you.

Also, the local businesses that you visit in Jay County that day value your support.

We would like to congratulate Linda Swope, a resident in Michigan, for winning the 50/50 raffle. Linda chose to donate her winnings back to our chapter to be a part of our giving back. Thank you, Linda, for your generosity.

We would like to take this time to acknowledge and praise each of our Delta sisters. Without each of you and your commitment to Delta Theta Tau, the Holiday Crafts and Gifts Show would not exist. The rewards that we receive are many. Each time we can extend a helping hand to someone, we realize how significant and satisfying all the work, tired muscles and hours of planning are to our community. It is our time to give back, and this event makes that possible. The realization that the success of this event has enabled Xi Chapter to give back over $600,000 in the last 36 years is overwhelming and fills our hearts with pride.

We extend a sincere thank you to each of our sisters who are associates or members-at-large who are willing to help by volunteering their time, providing baked goods or donations.

And to our families, we could not survive without your understanding, encouragement and your hard work. You are there to do anything that we ask, and we ask so much of you. The show would not be possible or be as successful without you. Thank you.

If you helped in any way and we forgot to mention you, we apologize. But please know that it takes many helping hands to achieve the success of this event and, in turn, allows Xi Chapter, Delta Theta Tau, to give back to our community.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Linda Ashman

Representing the members of Xi Chapter, Delta Theta Tau

Portland