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THE SOCIETY OF VIRGINA
Founded November 8, 1923
THE CHERRY BLOSSOM NEWSLETTER
IMPORTANT UPCOMNG SOCIETY EVENT:
2012 VIRGINIA CHERRY BLOSSOM PRINCESS
CROWNING LUNCHEON
SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 11:30 A.M.
(Invitations will be sent separately)
The National Conference of State Societies (“NCSS”) Cherry Blossom Princess Program Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Japan’s gift of cherry blossom trees to the United States with a week of special events. Visit the NCSS website: www.statesocieties.org for info on events (listed below), tickets and donations.
NCSS Cherry Blossom Princess Program Events:
Saturday, April 7, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tea with the Cherry Blossom Queens and Princesses
($35.00/Adult, $25/Child under 12, under 2 free)
Sunday, April 8, 2:30 p.m.
Lantern Lighting Ceremony (free)
Wednesday, April 11, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Congressional Reception (free to all state society members/reservations and ID required) – email me at gailandlucky@gmail.com if you want to attend.
Great event for “Young Virginians”.
Thursday, April 12, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m
Cherry Blossom Princess Luncheon
($55/Adult; $25/Child under 12; under 2 free)
Thursday, April 12, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m
Taste of the States Princess’ Reception
($25 per person).
Friday, April 13, 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m
Official Coronation of the 2012 US Cherry Blossom Queen & 100th Anniversary Cherry Blossom Grand Ball and Sushi Reception (Black Tie -- $150/Adult; $75/Child under 12; under 2 free)
Saturday, April 14, 10:00 a.m. – Noon
2012 National Cherry Blossom Parade (free)
Saturday, April 14, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival
($5/person over 13 years)
Make your reservations now!
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NCSS Needs Volunteers for Cherry Blossom Festival Events –
Contact Elizabeth McCune at ejmccune@gmail.com or call her at (817) 319-1435.
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CHARITABLE DONATIONS NEEDED
NCSS is collecting donations for the following:
Can Tabs to Support our Troops – tabs from soda, beer, energy and V-8 cans
Campbell Product Labels to support the Kennedy Institute
New or Slightly Used Books to distribute to schools
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REMINDER:
“We Love Virginia” Valentine Champagne Brunch is Sunday, February 12.
Go to www.virginiastatesociety.org for information.
WE WANT YOU!
We are looking for volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors of the Society of Virginia. If you are interested in getting more involved, please contact the following nominating committee members:
Barbara Krabill -- (703) 635-4481
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