Sunshine Committee Report
Posted Monday, November 16, 2009 02:04 AM


 

The Sunshine/Flower Committee has been formed consisting of Judy Driggers Mabry, Sue Ann Barnes Stagner, Anita Bryant Beam and Paula Stephenson Jackson.  At a meeting held in August, it was agreed that we would adopt the results of the survey which was completed and abide by the wishes of those who voted.  We also agreed that the amount of $50 would be appropriate.  Cards have been obtained which will be used in accordance with the survey.
 
We agreed that if the obituary designates a specific charity, scholarship, etc., we would abide by the family's wishes and make a donation to that organization.
 
At a meeting held November 7, it was agreed that the amount of $50 would be spent or donated upon the death of a classmate, and the amount of $25 would be spent or donated upon the death of a family member.
 
The Sunshine Committee has seen to the following:
 
Jerry Nick (death of dad) - donation to Pine Springs Cemetery Association
Jerry Gilley (death of dad) - donation to the scholarship fund
Lana Ward (death of dad) - donation to the scholarship fund
Connie Bagby Williams (death of mother) - donation to the scholarship fund
Marcie Albright Crow - card sent upon hospitalization of dad
Gayle Zaylor Ozment (death of mother) - donation made to CASA for Kids
Matt Bice (death of brother) - card sent
Jimmy Hickman (death of dad) - donation made to Hospice of East Texas
Todd Henry (teacher at JT who was stabbed and died) - donation made to Todd Henry Musical Scholarship Fund
Suzy Grubbs Hensley (death of dad) - plant and card sent
Mike Oxford (death of mother) - plant and card sent
Linda Staples Peery (death of husband) - plant and card sent
 


 Flower Policy Survey


1) When we learn of the death of a Classmate, the best response for the class is to send:

     An easel arrangement and a card   16.2% (6)

     A potted plant and a card   40.5% (15)

     A floral basket or arrangement and a card   16.2% (6)

     A single rose and a card   18.9% (7)

     A card only   8.1% (3)

     Total Responses: 37
 

2) When we learn that a Classmate is in the hospital, the best response for the class is to send:

     A potted plant and a card   13.5% (5)

     A floral basket or arrangement and a card   10.8% (4)

     A single rose and a card   13.5% (5)

     A card only   40.5% (15)

     Let individual class members do it of their own free will   21.6% (8)

     Total Responses: 37

3) When we learn about the death of a family member of a Classmate, the best response for the class is to send:

      A potted plant and a card   35.1% (13)

      A floral basket or arrangement and a card   5.4% (2)

      A single rose and a card   18.9% (7)

      A card only   32.4% (12)

      Let individual class members do it of their own free will   8.1% (3)

      Total Responses: 37

4) When we learn that a family member of a Classmate is in the hospital, the best response for the class is to send:

      A potted plant and a card   2.7% (1)

      A floral basket or arrangement and a card   2.7% (1)

      A single rose and a card   10.8% (4)

      A card only   51.4% (19)

      Let individual class members do it of their own free will   32.4% (12)

      Total Responses: 37