Note from Amy Moore

"Fellow Jaycee friends of old…I am writing to you about an event that I’m involved in and would like to invite you to attend or participate. It would be fun to see everyone out for a fun social evening. Read on and let me know if you are able to attend or would like to donate or buy a raffle tix. I hope you are all well! I miss the good times of old.

On Friday, April 20, 2007, the Greensboro Junior Woman's Club will host its 17th annual fundraising gala. This year’s event, “Diamonds in the Sand," will be a festive evening to raise money for Camp Carefree. As many of you know – I am President of this organization this year and I’m writing to you to ask for your support on some level.

The gala starts at 7 p.m. at the Greensboro-High Point Airport Marriott and features silent and live auctions, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, music and dancing. Emcees for the evening will Jeff Wicker and the crew from The Wicker Show on 98.7 Simon. Dress is snappy casual. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $30 each.

Since 1986, Camp Carefree has provided a free, one-week camping experience for youngsters from North Carolina and neighboring states with specific health problems and disabilities. The program also includes camps for well siblings of chronically ill or disabled children and a week for those with a disabled or a seriously ill parent. Additionally, Sickle Cell Anemia Camp and weekend retreats for Multiple Sclerosis Society, The Brain Injury Association, Hospice, Cub Scouts and many church youth groups are held here. Other organizations rent the camp throughout the year for retreats, seminars, conferences and reunions. The Junior Woman’s Club wanted to focus its efforts this year on a local organization that touches the lives of many – Camp Carefree was a natural fit.

Established more than 75 years ago, the GJWC provides women between the ages of 21-45 the opportunity to volunteer in and around Guilford County. The club has started and maintained many educational, healthcare, conservation, and public affairs programs. You will see Junior volunteers at Crop Walk, the Women’s Only 5K Walk & Run and Operation Smile, to name a few. The Club has a partnership with The Women’s Hospital of Greensboro, in which it operates the Luv Buckles infant car seat rental program and conducts two Super Sitter babysitting workshops each year. In 2006, Club members logged more than 2,000 hours of service and donated more than $20,000 to the community.To buy a gala ticket, be a sponsor, donate an item, or to buy a raffle ticket, please email me back or call me at 334-5889 (work) or 643-0098 (home). Raffle tickets are 1 for $1 or 6 for $5.

I hope I can count on your support."

Amy Collins Moore