Staff Senate Says Holiday Social 'A Huge Success'

On Dec. 14, 2021, the Staff Senate Social Events and Community Building Committee hosted a Holiday Social for staff in the Byron Gym. University President Joseph G. Marina kicked off the event offering words of encouragement and prayer. While this event was different than those luncheons held previously, including a pre-sale for raffle tickets, the Senate said that it was a huge success.

On the day of the event, staff was encouraged to socialize while browsing the raffle basket tables. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, hot apple cider and packaged Gertrude Hawk candy bars were available for all to take out. Refreshments were also provided for the third shift in the DeNaples Center.

In total, the event raised $1,112 through basket raffle ticket sales. The Senate collected approximately 600 pounds of donated food items for the student pantry in the Leahy Clinic. Funds collected through the ticket sales will be donated to The Royal Experience Summer Internship Program, a selective opportunity that awards stipends to University of Scranton undergraduate students who obtain internships with organizations that are not able to provide a salary or stipend.

 Winners of the basket raffles are:
Basket #1 50/50 (2 winners): Melissa Przewlocki/Lucy Grissinger
Basket #2 Pasta Night Basket: Janice Mecadon
Basket #3 Superhero Basket: Laura Carroll
Basket #4 Catalano’s Basket: Mary Ellen Burns
Basket #5 Night Before Christmas Basket: Mary Ellen Burns
Basket #6 Movie Night Basket: Amy Black
Basket #7 Wine Basket: Dave Caffrey
Basket #8 Corona Basket: Bob Klem
Basket #9 Wine Basket: Meg Hambrose
Basket #10 Dina’s Treats: Mary Sheils
Basket #11 Let it Snow Basket: Pauline Palko
Basket #12 Soup Basket: Lori Moran
Basket #13 CHEW Swag Basket: Rich Trygar
Basket #14 Road Trip Basket: David Kostiak
Basket #15 Candle Basket: Gina Butler
Basket #16 U of S Swag Basket: Geri Barber
Basket #17 Gerrity’s Gift Card: Melissa Eckenrode
Basket #18 Christmas Treats Basket: Sharon Finnerty
Basket #19 Aramark Flex: Cathy Seymour

The Social Events and Community Building Committee would like to thank all who were able to attend the Holiday Social, those who purchased raffle tickets and those individuals, departments and other Staff Senate committees who donated baskets for the event. They hope everyone had an enjoyable time at the Holiday Social look forward to next year.