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Oceans's of Love from Miami
“Welcome To The 21st Century Margarita’s Style” Event
By Jackie Rios
On Sunday November
14th Margarita’s had one of her famous big tent events. This year’s
event was called, ”Welcome To The 21st Century Margarita’s
Style.” Lori Jenschke, Enesco’s Field Marketing Manager, came from
Jacksonville to show us the new Precious Moments introductions. Throughout
the day we had the opportunity to play different games including Take A Trip
To Sugartown, Let’s Make A Deal, Color Lottery and the always popular
Margarita’s Bingo, all with fabulous prizes for the winners. Annie Jo
gave a presentation about the club and it’s activities. There was also
a coloring contest for the children.
For the event, Margarita was able to offer a great deal. For just $21.00
you could purchase the limited edition of the Precious Moments figurine
“Who Is Going To Fill Your Shoes?” plus a second piece, either
the suspended figurine “Smile God Loves You”, which is one of the
original 21, or the suspended figurine “Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.”
With such a great offer it was no surprise that a long line formed early
in the morning even though registration did not start till noon. When you
registered you received a goody bag with a Precious Moments mug, a Tender
Tails “Rosie” and a bingo card. The goody bags for children had
candy and the multicolored Tender Tails “Turtle.”
Our club had various activities going on as fundraisers to benefit the US
Marines’ Toys For Tots drive. We had a big table to sell hot dogs, sodas
and bake goods. Collectors were asked to bring new unwrapped toys. Margarita
donated the lighted piece “Jesus Is My Lighthouse” to be raffled
as a thank you for the toys that were donated. For a $3.00 donation, the
opportunity was extended to those who forgot to bring toys. Justin Morales
was the winner of the raffle. The club also conducted a raffle of the
Chapel’s 10th Anniversary Exclusives. The winner not only received the
“10th Anniversary” chapel figurine and the Licensee Show medallion,
which were signed by Sam Butcher, but also a T-shirt, an ornament and a bag
from the Licensee Show. The big winner was Jody Bales.
Margarita awarded green bears for every $25.00 purchase that could be redeemed
for Precious Moment items. There was also a final drawing with many prizes.
We had the privilege of the company of Corporal Jefferson Valerio from the
Marines. At the end of the event we presented him with all the toys donated
plus a check from Oceans of Love from Miami in the amount of $1000.00 dollars
for the toy drive.
The weather was great and we all had a lot of fun and were able to help a
great cause. We would like to thank the West Bird Publix for their donation
of the hot dogs, buns and sodas. Thanks go out to all the club members that
donated baked goods and toys, and to club members for all their hard work,
without you it would not have been such a success. We love you, keep making
this the best club there can be. Thank you Margarita for your support and
for the great time we all had.
Some of the many collectors at Margarita's Hallmark.
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 Haydee Ferrer, Corporal Jefferson Valerio from the US Marines and Jackie Rios.
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