The holiday season started with a bang at the Ladies Holiday Shopping Night at the Fairmount Country Club on November 21st. The brainchild of FCC member Suzanne Weldon DeMichele and Board member, Jessica Kelly, the night included a shopping experience with 15 local vendors, a generous spread of delicious food and drink as well as a raffle of popular items, baskets and experiences.
Several members of FCC are also members of the all-volunteer Chatham Emergency Squad, and the co-hosts decided to make the evening a benefit for the CES. All proceeds from raffle ticket sales as well as 20% of the vendor sales were donated to CES. Over 180 members and their guests enjoyed the evening of shopping and socializing enhanced by knowing they were also raising money for a worthy and local cause. FCC General Manager, Alex McDonald said “We are delighted to host this event that checks all the boxes – our members get to enjoy a wonderful evening highlighted by a festive buffet while at the same time raising money for such an important service.”
The event raised $8,900 for the Chatham Emergency Squad, an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that provides basic life support for our community. The Squad provides service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is nearly 100% funded by donations. CES President, and FCC member, Evan Skinner, said “Donations from our community members and events like this make it possible for CES to continue to serve the community with the highest level of care. It was our pleasure to represent the squad at the event and to meet so many of its supporters.
CES extends its deepest gratitude to co-hosts Jessica and Suzanne for their time, effort and commitment to making a difference, especially during this busy holiday season and to all the vendors who so generously donated a percentage of their profits.”
