November 2008 our last Board Meeting was held in the home of President Rosemary Going. Eight Board Members attended. All agreed the $4,000 balance in our Treasury should be distributed to the following:

1. John Alford Turkey Dinner for Homebound

2. CCAN - Counsel for Child Abuse and Neglect

3. Garden City Fire Department

4. Alzheimer's Day Program

5. Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind

6. INN - Interfaith Nutrition Network

7. Anna House Child Care

8. Nassau County Police Activity League

9. Cooley's Anemia Foundation

10. Bird Sanctuary Garden City

11. Mineola Ambulance Corp.

12. 4H Campership Fund

13. Autism Speaks

14. HCNC Needle Workers

We were all happy that we could help those who do so much for others. All Homemakers wish everyone a Wonderful 2009 and a Healthy New Year. Thank you for having me as President.