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October 12, 2009 Annual Membership Drive  and workshop featuring Julie Torkelson

Over 80 providers attended this fun evening filled with door prizes, a 50/50 raffel, light refreshments and the enery, enthusiasm and excellent training by Julie Torkelson.  Congratulations to our 2 top prize winners who won handmade quilts donated by the Quilters at Redeemer Lutheran Church, and the lucky 50/50 raffel winner's jackpot was $168. 

August 10th, 2009  Monthly Workhsop, National Eagle Center

Our August workshop featured a very special guest, Angel, from the National Eagle Center located in Wabasha, MN.  Abbey, an intern at the centered, shared information about Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles for providers to incorporate into a theme unit.  Angel had a lite snack of rabbit, and providers were able to pose with Angel.  More information can be found at http://www.nationaleaglecenter.org 

Activity sheets, coloring sheets and Eagle Trivia available in the downloadable document below.
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May 11, 2009 Annual Provider Banquet!  Rockn' to the 50's

What a great celebration! There were several providers who got into the spirit of Rockn' to the 50' with letter jackets, scarves, jeans and saddle shoes!  There were plenty of class rings too.  There were many door prizes and grand prizes for the oldest class ring, and the oldest letter jacket of the evening.  Pat McGill, our featured speaker, shared her unique style and inspiring message.  

Family Fun Night, May 5th 2009

Family Child Care, Inc, participated in the local Family Fun night.  Over 800 children and families enjoyed the evening.  Children pulled a duck from the pond for a prize and color sheet.  Parents were introduced to several family child care providers and were able to learn more about family child care and our local association!

Sensational Saturday, March 7, 2009

FCCI sponsored its first Sensational Saturday.  It was a great success with 17 participants.  3 classes, 2 hours each for a total of 6 training hours!  Let's Explore: Promoting curiosity in young children; Instructor Lori Hameister.
Making books and Story-time Fun; Instructor Sue Conant, and Picture This! Using digital photos to enhance your curriculum; instructor Cat Thisus.

FCCI partnered with Roxy's Foods and Crafts for our 3rd Annual Membership drive at our October 2008 workshop.  Thanks to so many volunteers we were able to enjoy an evening with dinner, provided by Roxy's, and 105 new and renewing members joined us for the fun. Beth Mork presented "Storytelling, It's in the Bag." Members received a bonus package compliments of FCCI including "Miss Moo Goes to the Zoo" book, die cut puppet, and flannel board activity package along with other community resource pieces. Roxy's paid $5 or $10 toward each membership fee, depending on their status as a customer with her. Plus lots of door prizes were awarded including a $25, $50 and $75 gift certificate to Roxy's! 
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It was a chilly morning for our 2nd Annual Garage Sale, in April 2008!  Amazing volunteers!