Congratulations to long-time volunteer, Allison Schacht, who won the 2009 raffle quilt! The 2009 Hawks Aloft raffle quilt was designed by Gail Garber, Executive Director.  We call this our "Quilt of Many Colors".  It was inspired by a set of 20 different hand-dyed gradations representing the entire color wheel. The center panel was created by Garber, and her quilting friend, Donna Barnitz. The remainder of the quilt was stitched in one day at the quilting cabin by a team of The 2009 Quilt Team (L to R):  Front row: Patty Phillips, Sam Sanborn, Steve Elkins, Gail Garber and Gabby, Nancy Cella.  Standing:  Ed Chappelle, Mary Chappelle, Mike Hymel, Michele Hymel, Anita McSorley.  Not shown: Ruth Burstrom, Chellye Porter, Lindsey Porter. Are you interested in participating in the 2010 retreat?  Contact Gail for more information. Raffle Tickets will be available in March 2009.  Proceeds benefit our educational ambassadors, helping to defray food costs.  The winning raffle quilt will be drawn at the annual Hawks Aloft Holiday Party on the second Saturday in December 2009.