Making a difference...

Dear Billy friends,

I know for me it certianly helps to know Billy's final arrangements have been carried out. It was a tough couple of weeks for all of us who were blind sided by this then left hanging. Thank you to all of you that kicked in to help pay for things. The money collected at JC's was used to pay for the obituary. The Red Dog put out a donation jar. Thursday July 2nd I picked up the $157.00 they collected and personally delivered it to the funeral director. I am not sure what the final balance owed still is, but I do know that what has been donated is very appreciated. I'd like to also thank the family and JC for allowing the time at the funeral home. I know for me it was very helpful to see that Billy was put to rest respectfully.

As most of you know Aug.2nd is the date for a Memorial Party being planned by his friends. We will be meeting this week to skinny up the details. There will be no charge because everything (hall,bands,food) so far is being donated. We will be having a raffle to raise money to help with any balance owed for Billy's final arrangements. Over and above that, all other money raised will be going to a cause that will "Make a Difference" to someone in need. I have gotten alot of responses about prize donations...it should be a great raffle! Also, the menue will be hamburgers & hotdogs(donated by Thurstons) and we will have a table for all your good cooking ...hint, hint. You can contact me at wnhhw@sbcglobal.net if you have any questions and/or are able to help out.

I will be meeting with my contact at Rushford to choose some type of crisis program to give to in Billy's name. I will post that here as soon as it is offical. Depending on the turn out and the interest, I would love to imagine we can create a annual fundraising event in Billy's name. What are your thoughts on a Whiffle ball tournament!???? I actually have volunteers willing to run an event like this including building a "green monster" for the outfield!

WE WILL BE PLAYING WHHHH..IFFFLE BALL IN THE BACK FIELD!

Dave Dee will be providing the resources for the music. I have a couple bands on board so far who will be donating their time to provide us with some great live tune-age. We have five hours to hang out (1:00-6:00). If anyone is interested in jumping in and volunteering their music talents please e-mail me or leave a message at JC's Place for me(the cell phone minutes are precious so I can't do the phone thing too much).

That's all for now!

Hope everyone is having a safe holiday weekend! Keep checking in for details as they unfold.

A reminder...take advantage of this blog and post your thoughts and feelings!! Your comment just might be something that helps someone! ;-)

peace,
Lisa