It was a dark and stormy night indeed. The rain was coming down in buckets. If we were up north this would have qualified as a blizzard. The police were hired, auxiliary lighting in place and paid for, bands were on the way, food and beverages were ordered…so on with the show! The rain didn’t stop, but at about 5:15, rays of sunshine did appear. They were the volunteers arriving in their bright yellow t-shirts!
They came with Santa hats, smiles, good cheer, excellent voices for caroling, towels, slickers and flashing necklaces. They wiped down trolley seats, sang carols, passed out the glow sticks, laughed and had a great time. Once again Sanibel came through with a very special event for guests and residents alike.
On behalf of The Sanibel-Captiva Chamber administrative staff and myself, I want to extend a HUGE thank you to all who participated. This year you truly outdid yourselves and I’m positive guests will have wonderful stories to tell when they return home.
To all 62 volunteers and the Chamber administrative staff, I extend my deepest appreciation. What a wonderful group of people to work with;it takes more than a bit of rain and wind to dampen your holiday spirit!
Captiva’s Luminary
Saturday night on Captiva the rain stopped and the wind died down. Captiva definitely had the better evening. Rotary volunteers were available and willing to bag and set up as usual Saturday morning but the rain didn’t stop until late afternoon. Denice & John Beggs who spearheaded the Captiva volunteers very much appreciate John Carney and his group’s effort to assist.
Larry Northorp and his crew from Northorp Landscaping along with Jason & Jesse from Royal Shell Vacations pitched in at the last minute for Rotary filling and placing the bags along Andie Rossie Lane. Kiwanis Club, along with their families and friends lit the bags and the Lions took them down on Sunday. Santa & Mrs. Claus were in attendance and the participating businesses looked lovely and showed their holiday spirit by caroling, decorating for the season and overall good cheer!
With sincerest appreciation to all…those who volunteered, Santa & Mrs. Claus, those who opened their businesses to the public, the trolley drivers, police officers, and the many service groups who were ready and willing to assist as well as those who braved the weather and came out to shop and experience some good cheer. I wish all of you a very happy holiday season.
Good Tidings,
Barbara Harrington
2009 Chairperson Sanibel-Captive Chamber Luminary
Sanibel-Captiva Chamber Board of Directors
Marketing Manager R.L.R. Investments L.L.C. retail shops
Monday, December 7, 2009
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