The plans are progressing for one of the Chamber’s greatest projects during the year…Wilder Days. I am so glad to head promos for the Ozark Mountain Players’ presentations. I was at Wildwood Antiques in Rogersville this morning, saw the flyers and visited with the lady there about the program. She was quite excited about this program.
While I have not had a great deal of communication with those who were thinking about a quilt show, the last I heard, plans were moving forward. This is a project that could use a mentor/sponsor. It is not a fund raiser for the Chamber, but a side function. If any funds were raised, it seems that some of those nice displays would be a good thing. Quilters; as you progress with your plans; location, times, fund raising plans, flyers, etc. please let me know and I will get your information on the website listed above. An event such as a quitl show has the potential to become as stable and attracting for visitors as the costume contests, parade or live entertainment (OMP and Bluegrass Music). Having the quilt show promoted with a special flyer, website or other exercise is reasonable and worthwhile.
We have been doing cash fund raising, but I don’t want to have anyone underestimate the value of physical presence and involvement by anyone who can. If you can only put in an hour or two, let someone know which hour or two you can be around.
Wilder Days is a gem so unique to Mansfield that we must exercise the opportunity to make it a shining example of hospitality and appeal to varing levels of visitors. All visitors are hold value in the Wilder plan and we’re under an obligation to be friendly, courteous and welcoming. This year, the Wilder Committee is working on acquiaring some permanent to semi-permanent “capital improvements” to make the day more pleasant for visitors and easier to accomplish for Mansfield, the hosts.
Today, I’m dodging the heat and dreading a dress-up day in the heat. But, on that weekend, I’m going to have to tuck an ice pack into the bustle and make friendly. Join me and others on the weekend of September 12/13.
