Fagowee of the Month - March 2008 Mary has been a member for two years. In the time that she has been in the club, she has befriended many Fagowees and opened her home on several occasions for the club. If you were at last summer’s Fagowees pool party, you enjoyed Mary’s beautiful home. Not only does she host Fagowees parties, but every year before Christmas she runs the “Shop with a Cop” fundraiser for disadvantaged children and military families whose parents have been called up to active duty to enable the kids to purchase gifts during the holidays. This is a HUGE undertaking. This past Christmas she had over 300 people in her home. The “Shop with a Cop” offers a buffet dinner, beer & wine, raffle tickets for grand prizes such as a 42-inch plasma TV, and a silent auction of many donated prizes. Among the silent auction items you would find wine, sporting event tickets, paintings, furs, and even another party at her house.  For the last few years a number of Fagowees have gone to the fundraiser, had a great time, and won the auction for another party. Not only does Mary open her house to the Fagowees and the “Shop with a Cop,” but she also runs another fundraiser and garage sale in the summer to benefit needy kids. With all the time planning these great parties that benefit others, she can still find time to invite the Fagowees to enjoy her beautiful yard and pool. In honor of all her hard work for others, she has been nominated this month’s Fagowee of the month. So next summer and Christmas, keep an eye open for Mary’s “Shop with a Cop” and summer party so that you can have fun and help someone at the same time!!!   Fagowee of the Month - April 2008 Who do you think of when we talk about the Fagowee who forgot to grow up? He is older than dirt and younger than springtime all at once. This kid is out in front helping on every event, but you better not ask him to hold the money or manage the receipts.  Fagowee money has been laundered many times in his pockets.  Does he dress for success? You bet! One year he even won first and second place at the Halloween party—1st as a cow complete with udders and 2nd when a “wanta be” dressed as him. Have you noticed he can be blindfolded with dental floss when he is hanging at the bar a bit too long with the gang? And a Fagowee he is....he has been involved for more than 30 years, held many offices including President, Trustee, Race Chair and even Assistant Treasurer (a high risk position knowing about the $$ laundering problem). In all seriousness our Fagowee of the Month has been part of the backbone of the club for decades and was co-trip leader for the Crested Butte trip in March! Congratulations to Mike and thanks for continuing to be there when needed. Copyright © 2007 Cleveland FAGOWEES  All rights reserved