THE NIH NEWS


We are currently planning for the Nite In Hand post-graduation party for the Daniel Hand High School Class of 2010. This fun, safe, substance-free evening of celebration is held graduation night at the high school, and is planned and funded entirely by parent, student, community, and local business contributions. Now in its 21st successful year, this event could not be possible without the generous support and exhaustive volunteer efforts of so many dedicated to its success. We'd like to thank everyone in advance for what we know will be yet another memorable and safe post-graduation celebration for our amazing senior class!

SAVE THESE DATES!

NIH Tag Sale March 13

The Nite in Hand Tag Sale will be held at the Arts Barn on Saturday, March 13 from 10 am to 3 pm ... tell your friends and neighbors to come and support Nite in Hand!

Senior Auction April 6

The annual Senior Auction will take place Tuesday, April 6 at DHHS. The silent auction begins at 6 pm, while the live auction begins at 7 pm. Don't miss this fun event! Download the flier for more information.

Check out NIH's full calendar here

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

You do not have to be the parent of a senior to participate. Please consider volunteering to head a committee!

For more information or how you can lend your hands, contact Ellen Paternoster at 421-5977.

2010 NIH COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Treasurer
Carol Felicetta, 668-3909 or 318-1279
cfelicetta@reidandriege.com


Secretary

Kim Ryan, 203-421-5605
kimberly.ryan@snet.net


School Liaison/Town Coordin
ator
John Santry
joannsantry@comcast.net

Volunteer Coordinators
Ellen Paternoster, 203-421-5977

ellen.paternoster@sbcglobal.net
Johanne Maguire
jmaguire@us.ibm.com

Raffle
Hannah Jurewicz hannahjurewicz@comcast.net
Mike Jurewicz
mdjhomeimprovement@att.net

Senior Auction
Andrea Panullo, 203-627-2031 orangebug928@yahoo.com
Susan Gardner

Hospitality
Lynn Thomas
lynnerthomas@comcast.net

Security
John Santry
joannsantry@comcast.net

Bingo
Brenda Graminski
graminski@sbcglobal.net
Diane Stewart
dianemstewart@earthlink.net

Carnival Events
Ellyn Higgins
kchigs1@sbcglobal.net

Decorations
Dawn Tiscia, 203-245-8303

tisciad@madison.k12.ct.us

Solicitations
Renee Poulter
Heather Soroko

Special Events/ Fundraisers
Nita Sabo, 203-421-4451

sabo10@comcast.net

Games/Entertainment
Karen Healey, 203-421-3709   
khhealey@sbcglobal.net

The Lounge
Janine Robertson, 203-421-4036

janinemr1@yahoo.com

Pictures
Lori Lodge
lorilodge@sbcglobal.net

Food
Liz Dickinson
elizmd@sbcglobal.net
Rosie Price
rosiemadison@aol.com
Lynn Makara
lynnmakara@yahoo.com

Publicity
Denise Forrest, 203-245-9089
metaforr@comcast.net
Laurie Ruderfer, 203-245-6777
laurie.ruderfer@gmail.com
Donna Gregory, 203-421-0078
gregfour@aol.com

Set Up
Laurene Gill
laurenegill@sbcglobal.net

Clean-Up
OPEN 

Technology
Jeff Pilz, 203-421-5630
jpilz@develup.com

Cafetorium Games
Robert Drouin
DROUIN@aol.com

Parking

John Paternoster, 203-421-5977
johnpaternoster@sbcglobal.net

WebPage
Jessica Littell
littellj@madison.k12.ct.us


 
MEETINGS

For anyone interested:
Open meetings take place
in the Library Media Center, DHHS
at  6:30 p.m.

Next meeting
Tuesday, March 30

TO BENEFIT NIH...

Spa Benefit in March!

For the month of March, YOLO Aesthetic Boutique & Med Spa will donate 10% of its proceeds to Nite In Hand when you mention Nite in Hand. Download the flier for more details.

Items for Sale

Ellen Paternoster is offering the following items for sale, with all proceeds going to Nite In Hand:

  • GE Water Cooler with hot/cold dispensers. Perfect for an office or home use - $25-$50
  • Teak Stereo/ component cabinet with glass door - $25
  • Dehumidifier - $20-$25
  • 10 ftx 10ft x10ft Golf Cage with netting, includes turf - $150
  • Stand up Fridgidaire Freezer - $75 

Contact Ellen directly to arrange purchase
and pick-up at 203-421-5977
.

DECORATIONS WISH LIST

HELP! Storage space needed to work on and store decorations. Contact Dawn Tiscia if you can help at 245-8303.

Also needed:

  • white twinkle lights
  • people to help paint
  • old blankets, sheets, tablecloths and fabric that can be used as stuffing
  • gently used pillows of all sizes
    of all sizes
  • 3 twin size blow-up mattresses
  • battery operated candles and lights
  • 6 large floor pillows
  • 4' x 8' sheets of sturdy cardboard
  • large cardboard cylinders about
    12" in diameter
  • single-faced corrugated cardboard
RAFFLE ITEMS WANTED
  • Gift certificates/baskets
  • Sports and special event tickets
  • Small electronics
  • Portable TV's
  • Dorm refrigerators

Contact Hannah Jurewicz if you can help.

DONATIONS

Persons wanting to donate monetarily to NIH may do so by check made out to "Nite In Hand." Please note "donation NIH '10" on the check, and "ATTN: NIH" on the envelope, and mail to:

Carol Felicetta
216 Opening Hill Road
Madison, CT 06443

Contact Carol at 318-1279 or
cfelicetta@reidandriege.com


THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

 
PARENT INFORMATION

Check Your Mail

Senior Parents: look for your letter about sending in photos to NIH or download the letter here. Also, particpation fees of $60 per senior are now due. Contact Carol Felicetta at 318-1279 or cfelicetta@reidandriege.com if you did not recieve your forms in the mail.

Auction Participation Needed

The senior auction, NIH’s largest fund-raiser, is less than a month away! Encourage your seniors to decide what they are going to be auctioning off and urge them to sign up. Sign-ups begin in the senior lounge after finals, or anytime in the Guidance Office. Questions? Contact Andrea Panullo at 203-627-2031 or orangebug928@yahoo.com.

Become a Fan of NIH!

NIH has a fan page on Facebook! If you are a Facebook user, please visit the page and become a fan!  Spread the word – we hope to use this page to get the word out about fund-raising events.

Junior Parents Needed

NIH needs to find some junior parents who are willing to oversee NIH storage for the next year since our current lease runs out at the end of June. NIH rents storage space at the Milano Self Storage off of Orchard Park Road. Contact Ellen Paternoster at 421-5977 or ellen.paternoster@sbcglobal.net if you can help.

PHOTO GALLERY

A view of past years!