Our Christmas party this year took place in the restaurant Brasserie in Memmingen. The beautifully lit room welcomed us with a Christmas atmosphere. A band provided a discreet and perfect musical background throughout the evening. The festive menu just spoiled every palate. Instead of the youngest apprentice, our new colleague from the merchandise management department presented a story of Santa Claus. Board member Manfred Eberhard was once again able to honor several employees for their 10 years of service. The handover of gifts from the staff to Mr and Mrs Eberhard complemented the harmonious and beautiful Christmas party. The traditional annual fundraising resulted again in a gratifying sum. The present guests voted to spread the donations among the children’s bridge, the family health 21 association and the Schlegelsberg children's home. In addition, 2,300 Euros are distributed to the children's hospice, to the rescue net association Sprungtuch, the Catholic Association for Social Services in Memmingen SKM, the pregnancy consultation Donum Vitae, to the disabled contact group Memmingen, the Uganda association (Cosna school), to the Memmingen animal shelter and to the friends’ association of the clinical center Memmingen.