Huge news!

Okay, first off, we added new donors, and we had one very special donation today. Of course, all donations are special, but this one really knocked my socks off. Kraft's Fine Jewelry has generously donated a beautiful 37" inch strand of rose pearls for the tournament. These will be one of our options for first prize. If the first prize winner does not take the pearls and chooses the tuition, the pearls will go up for auction. I will post a picture of them later, but they are gorgeous. Of course, these would make a lovely gift for a wife or girlfriend. Mother's Day is coming up, as is wedding season (hint hint) so these would be perfect for any occasion. Also, Rooster's Bookstore donated a wonderful gift basket and the Sheridan College Bookstore donated a huge gift basket. There's some great stuff in the works.

Posters and fliers will be printed tomorrow but here's the big news: Tickets go on sale tomorrow at noon!!!!!! They are available for purchase at the Sheridan College information desk or by calling me at 307-752-7460. If I don't answer, leave a message. If anyone from out of town would like to play, please call me or email me at meglanker@hotmail.com as soon as possible so I can save you a ticket. Our buy-ins are as follows: $20 for students & $30 for community. We are discussing the logistics of a one-time, $10 add-in as well. Everyone who enters will receive a custom "Poker for Dave" poker chip designed by epokerdeals. Entering the tournament will also get you into the dance afterwards for free. The cover charge for the dance is $5 for students and $10 for community, unless you play poker.

Our tournament dealers will be meeting on April 22nd at 6 p.m. at Sheridan College. I will announce the room as soon as it is reserved. Also, our organizational meeting for volunteers will have to get pushed to next week due to the Criminal Justice club's field trip. I contacted a few volunteers who were gone for a week and they told me they're so swamped with homework, they can't even remember their own names. It will most likely be April 23rd in the evening.

Also, on April 23rd, we will be holding a chili and cinnamon rolls lunch at the college to help raise money. Five bucks will get you a bowl of homemade chili, a cinnamon roll, & some punch. I would like to publicly thank Jamie Summers & her team of volunteers for putting this chili lunch together. If you see Jamie, give her a pat on the back for me.

Finally, another item we will have for bid is dinner for 4 at Dr. Kevin Drumm's house. For those who don't know, Dr. Drumm is the president of Sheridan College, and from what I understand, he and his wife, Bonnie, are fantastic cooks. I think I'd like to have the president of the college cook me dinner, especially because that means I don't have to cook. Well, I have homework to do, so I'll sign off. Things are taking shape and that's really exciting!

-Meg