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Connections | Spring 2014 10 MSAE Members Encouraged to Ser ve Sante' South Wine Festival April 5th Santé South Wine Festival is an international showcase of the world's premier wines and some of Mississippi's most succulent culinary delights. Since 2006, it has grown into the largest wine and culinary extravaganza in the state and a signature event for the greater capital city area, generating proceeds for the Alzheimer's Association® Mississippi Chapter. MSAE members are encouraged to attend and support this fundraiser in on-site organization, ticket sales, silent auction donations and/or assistance. Contact Amy Wilson if you can help in one of the following ways: Silent Auction Donation due by March 28th Onsite assistance: Saturday, April 5th To purchase tickets visit: www.santesouth.com MSAE members can help Mississippi's Alzheimer's efforts while experiencing boutique vintners from across the globe. Santé South affords a rare opportunity for the wine enthusiast to speak directly with the winemaker and features more than 120 exceptional wines and fine food samplings from more than 20 top Mississippi restaurants. World-class wine offerings reveal the highest quality available from all corners of the winemaking world stemming from a passion for wine and the desire to share it with others. April 5, 2014 The Alzheimer's Association The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's disease. Visit alz.org/ms Set up: 12 PM - 3 PM Set up: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Entrance attendants: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (may be divided into 2 shifts) Table liaison: Early shift - 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM Table liaison: Late shift - 7:45 PM - 10:00 PM Silent Auction attendants: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (may be divided into 2 shifts) Post event cleanup: 10 PM – 12 PM MSAE Collects Dozens of Blankets for Area Charities Thank you to the MSAE members who brought blankets for donation to our December Holiday Reception and January's reception and luncheon. Because of your generous donations, MSAE representatives delivered more than 65 blankets to four shelters and charities, including Matt's House, Stewpot Community Services, and Hope House. Stewpot Assistant Director Linda Parker wrote, "Thank you for your kind thoughts and contribution to the shelters." I am honored to be a part of this organization and serve under a Board of Directors that, not only advances us professionally, but also continues to reach out to our communities. Amy Wilson