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June 16, 2000 Dear Charles,
Ordinarily I would hand write your thank-you note, but these are extraordinary times.
like a truly exceptional house.
From the time you moved here I imagine the important people in town realized what an asset you would be to our community. With the tours you give school children, the memorable lunches and speakers, and the speaking you do throughout the region, all these efforts have made you a household name in Bay St. Louis and Waveland—and more states and countries than we can name by now.
Kathy Fernandez, President of the Bay-Waveland Garden Club, and my co-chair, Cindy Villars, were thrilled when I told them you had secured Mrs. Foster’s home for the Pilgrimage. Everyone in the club will be when we announce it at the first meeting.
On a personal level, I am so very thankful to you. You have set the example—nay, make that broken the mold—for how all of us should represent Bay St. Louis and Waveland in the highest and most professional manner. Again you have my deepest thanks. Not to press you, but if you find that Dr. Davidson, Sara Benvenutti, or someone else with a splendid house wants to be on the Pilgrimage, we would of course be pleased about that, too.
At this point, including Mrs. Foster’s home, we have four houses lined up with a probable fifth. We really only need one or two more. Again, heartfelt thanks.
You are right that Mrs. Charlotte Foster’s house will be the jewel in our crown. It sounds
Warm regards,