October General Meeting

Hello Friends!

There are a lot of exciting things coming up soon and we are excited to see you at these events. Our October General Meeting took place on Tuesday October 14th. We had a good turnout at this meeting and are hoping even more can attend in November. It's still very important to come to the meetings so you can be part of the decision-making process instead of just going by the notes posted here or events on Facebook. The board wants DCOM-SAA to be YOUR club and not just a group of people run by a board. The next meeting will be November 11th at 6:30pm in our normal room on the 3rd floor.

One thing we discussed at this meeting was events that SAA members would like to see hosted. The two top things everyone was interested in from orientation was hiking and game night. We talked about rescheduling the Hike on a day other than Sunday and at a time other than 3pm. It was discussed that church and younger children's naptimes usually interfere with this day and time. Also, a craft night was brought up and there were several member there that seemed interested in a craft night. The board encouraged everyone there to continue posting on facebook if there's ever anything you want to do (go get coffee, walk the dog, etc) and you want company. If everyone posts when they want to do something, then typically others are wanting to get out of the house too.

Events coming up:

October 30th - Fall Festival @ DCOM Patio 5-7pm with a movie to follow
-If anyone is interesting in helping set up, this will begin at 3:30pm. SGA is working to host a movie after the Fall Festival ends at 7 for anyone interested in staying. This will be a family friendly film, most likely halloween themed.

October 31st - Trunk or Treat @ New Tazewell United Methodist Church 5-7pm
-This is the church that the Wietings attend. It is diagonally across from Walgreens in New Tazewell.

October 31st - Trick or Treat at the Mall in Middlesboro

November  4th - SAA November Board Meeting @ 6:30pm

November 11th - SAA General Meeting @ 6:30pm

November 12th - Cookie Day @ 11:30am
-Bring your favorite cookies to DCOM or Mans to share with the students. Please have them dropped off by 11:30am.

November 14th - LMU Basketball Season Starts - Check the LMU page or the App for sports schedules

November 24th - DCOM Thanksgiving Dinner @ DCOM 2nd Floor Lounge 6-7:30pm
(THIS IS NOT AN SAA ONLY EVENT - IT IS COMMUNITY WIDE SO INVITE YOUR FRIENDS FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS)
-Each year there is a Thanksgiving Dinner hosted at DCOM. There will be sign ups for baking turkeys and hams. If you're interested in baking please watch the SAA Facebook page for sign ups. Turkey and Hams need to arrive by 5:30pm.
**If you've never baked a turkey please allow time for your turkey to thaw before baking - this could take DAYS in the fridge**
If you're wanting to attend please bring bread if your last name is A-D, Drinks if your last name is E-H, a dessert if your last name is I-Q, or a side dish if your last name is R-Z. All attendees are also encouraged to bring any canned food items to donate to the Manna House as a way to give back for Thanksgiving.

December 11th - SAA Christmas Party at the Wietings @ 6:30pm
-This is for SAA Members and their spouses. Please go ahead and arrange for a babysitter (refer to the DCOM babysitter list if you're in need of one) because the Wietings house is not a kid friendly home and you don't want to spend your evening worrying about what they might be into. We will do sign-ups for sides to bring and the Wietings will provide the main course meat. There will also be an ornament exchange so go ahead and pick out your ornament to bring and wrap it up like a present.

There is plenty to do this coming month, and there will be more hiking days, craft nights, etc posted on the facebook page as they are happening. Hope to see you at the Fall Festival next week!! If you can, sign up to make some chili or come to participate in the costume contest.

Happy Halloween!

                              -- SAA Board