ALZHEIMERS RESEARCH UPDATE
2010 has been a busy year for Chapter 1270, especially when it comes to fundraising for Alzheimer's research. The chapter's annual goal to raise $10,000 for the cause was exceeded by nearly $500! Congratulations to Chapter 1270, the community that it serves, and to Felice Pearl for her exceptional leadership as the chapter's Alzheimer's Research Fundraising Chairwoman. Her energy and enthusiasm was critical in achieving and exceeding the chapter's goal. As you can see in this picture, Felice gladly accepted the fundraising check for $10,438 from Chapter 1270 President Gaston Gianni and Virginia Federation of Chapters, Area IX Vice President Pierce Johnson at the annual Holiday Party on December 16, 2010.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
On December 16, 41 members and guests braved a fast moving snow storm to attend the chapter's Annual Holiday Party and December meeting. Festive German Oom-pah and Christmas-classics music was enthusiastically provided by the Kings Park German Band, despite the fact that the weather outside was frightful! Following lunch and the entertainment, out-going President Gaston Gianni conducted a short business meeting, swearing in the 2011-2012 chapter officers and presenting Ray Humenic with the President's Award for Outstanding Service for his dedication as the Editor and Chief of the chapter's newsletter, "The Woodbridge Word". President Gianni, also, took the opportunity to thank chapter members for their support during his tenure, and, especially, for their support for raising funds for Alzheimer's research. He thanked all of those in attendance for braving the weather and for bringing clothing and sundries to help the homeless at the Hilda Barg Homeless Shelter in Woodbridge. The board had previously decided to forgo its annual member-to-member gift exchange and donate instead to the homeless at the shelter. Following the meeting, Joyce Pieritz, 2011 President, Jim Little, 2011 Vice President, and Brinda Walker took several boxes and bags full of donated clothing, sundries, and prepared food to the shelter to help brighten the Holiday Season for the volunteers and residents . Enjoy some of the pictures of the event!

ANNUAL FASHION SHOW FUND RAISER
The 5th Annual Fashion Show - Brunch, held at Westminister at Lake Ridge, was a huge success, with 190 people in attendance! Many thanks go to our Chairperson, Carolene Haller, who worked tirelessly with the help of many Chapter 1270 members, sponsors, and volunteers. Fashions were provided by Dressbarn of Potomac Mills and Brooks Brothers; Jewelry by Betty Koger; Makeup by Charlene Beckett, and Photography by Ray Humenic. Thanks, also, go to Betty Koger, Barbara Lidell, Christina Lundeen, Felice Pearl, and Brinda Walker who all provided Carolene the support to bring it all together! Thanks to everyone who played a role, especially the models: Jeri Brooks, Maureen Caddigan, Brenda Carswell, Kaye Gonterman, David Haller, Shirley Howard, Bill Jarosz, Ernestine Jenkins, Joyce Pieritz, Frances Piper, Stew Rankind, Frank Scott, Debbie Stryker, and Nancy Weis. And a special thank you to the Chapter Member Granddaughters who helped with the door prizes. Congratulations, TEAM, on a job well done!