Beckley Quota Brings Joy

The Beckley Quota club invites children from their West Virginia county to attend a Signing Santa Christmas Party. The annual event has become a favorite activity for the club—and for Santa!

"He really looks forward to this party!" says club president Becky Callaway. "He has his calendar marked a year in advance. And although he takes time off work to come, he refuses personal reimbursement for his services."

The Beckley club enjoys lunch with the children, their teachers, and their parents as a local signing club sings Christmas carols. After the meal, Signing Santa arrives, bringing a special gift for each child and speaking to everyone in sign.

"There is such joy in watching the gifts being opened," Becky says. "Our club has enjoyed watching the children grow up, and it delights us to see the joy on their faces. We do many other service projects for them, and this party helps us stay connected to them."

One of the hearing-impaired children the club enjoyed over the years has become a great role model for the rest. Click here for the story of a Beckley basketball star.