Monday, November 12, 2012

November Luncheon at Grandezza

Delta Pi Delta members gathered for a luncheon and presentation at Grandezza Country Club in Estero, Florida, on November 10, 2012. Our speaker was Kristin Vaughn, who works in the Naples branch of Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. This branch is a “mid-market,” appraisal and auction service because it deals with items in a price range from $500 to $500,000. The items that the service deals with are usually on consignment and commonly the result of the “4 Ds,” Death, Divorce, Debt and Downsizing. Kristin demystified the process of determining the value of an item and informed us of the way globalization of bidding, by internet and phone, has caused prices to skyrocket. She urged members not to hesitate to consult a service like hers to find out the value of their possessions, as the items may be much more valuable than the owners are aware of.

Rosemary Zakoian gave the thought for the day, but we remember best her closing words about the coming holidays:

"Here’s to turkey, Here’s to pie, Here’s to scales that make us cry."

On a more serious note, the meeting ended with a remembrance of Sue Nipp, a long time member of Delta Pi Delta, who was taken from us before her time as the result of a tragic accident in her home. Sue passed away on June 24, 2012.


The portico at Grandezza Country Club


Tiers of flowers across from the entry to the country club



Flower bed to the right of the entrance


Flower bed to the left of the entrance


Entrance to Grandezza


Sallie and Nancy on the way into Grandezza


Nancy and Betty


Sue and Allison


Pat, Carolyn and Jane


Sandy, Scottie, Darlene, Teddy and Becky


Nancy, Donna, Phyllis and Edna


Mary Lou, Phyllis, Carolyn, Ann and Rosemary


New member Sharon and Ann


Brenda, Scottie, Teddy and Pat


Sasha and Sandy


Darlene, Emilie and Linda


Susan


Judith, Shirley and Scottie


Q and A with Esther and Kristin


New member Donna


New member Emilie



Rosemary with the Thought for the Day


Pam and Esther Lawson


Sandy and November Birthday Girl Carolyn


Kristin during her presentation


Kristin and hostess Allison



Sue Nipp
In Memoriam - June 24, 2012



























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