UNLOADING AND PRICING NEARLY 2000 TREES
Presidents Recap: A great deal has transpired at the Tree lot since our last meeting..
Over 2000 trees have been delivered in 3 truckloads beginning last Saturday morning at 7:30 am. A small army of volunteers worked long and hard the entire day. The 1st wave of worker bees unloading 850 trees consisted of Greg Holt and Robert Wardlaw (in the trailer pulling trees), Tom Hoch (counting) and Joe Marci, Kurt Siebold, Eldon Strong, Dave Peck, Dan Rodriguez and Phil Perington. Later 650 & 450 trees showed up and the unloading was fast and energetic thanks to 14 Fire Fighters from Stations #21 & 22 + Club members Henry Schonewise, Dave Peck, Pat Bush, Ken Jeung, Frank Ross, Jeff Wilson, Don Roth, Gary Strowbridge, George Buzick, Mike Chavez, Cesar Camarena, Casey Funk, John Scarborough, Craig Eley, Bud Black, Mark Metevia & Kent Gloor(Tree drillers deluxe). Mike Webb hooked up the generator. Mike Miller, Cesar and Tom fired up the trailer Heater. Nick Picucci and daughter Angelina, diligently led the light poles installation. Ed Collins inventoried food and drink supplies with great gusto. Tom Hoch fine tuned the TV and sound system in artfully adept fashion.
Steve Kady skillfully arranged for 2 Porta Johns and Barricades. The dumpster was delivered on time and a large digital street sign identified the Lot. George Buzick, Casey Funk and Dave Peck repainted the wreath and tree stands in bright green and red.
Russ Paul and Joe Marci delivered a tree on Friday and helped the family set it up in their stand. They received a $40 tip for their assistance. Can anyone top that tip in the coming week?
(Photo by Tom Kramer)