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Thanks to all who came out to our meeting last evening! ![]()
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The decision on which charity to get our votes was a tough one but in the end Community Inclusions came out on top with two staff members and two clients relaying stories of the difference the organization makes to so many in the western part of our community. ![]()
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The other deserving presentations were from CNIB PEI Chapter and PE Special Olympics. ![]()
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While the ballots were being counted, we hear an update from Carolyn and Issack representing KARSI- Kensington Area Refugee Settlement Initiative about the status of the Somali refugee family living in deplorable conditions in a camp in Kenya who our December donations will help support once they’re cleared to come to Canada. ![]()
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Members please get your monies in as soon as you can so we can deliver $11,400 to the winner:
Hey members, mark your calendars for our first meeting of 2023. As usual the meeting is at the Oval above the West End Bar and Grill at 5:30 PM sharp.
Thanks to all who came out on last evening for some wonderful camaraderie and to hear three awesome presentations from very deserving charities. The decision of which one received our vote was a tough one but when the count was complete, the Kensington Area Refugee Sponsorship Initiative (KARSI) came out on top taking home $11,200!!![]()
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Kudos to Carolyn Francis and co-presenter, Issack Hassan Aden, for a heartfelt and informative presentation. See the photo below of Carolyn and Isaac with the Big Cheque along with members of the 100 Women organizing committee. ![]()
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Members also heard excellent presentations from Habitat for Humanity and the Alzheimer’s Society of PEI. ![]()
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We also heard back from the September winning charity, the ALS Society - Cindy Warren relayed to us the huge difference our donation is making in acquiring a power wheel chair.
Mark your calendars for our December meeting on the 08th. We’re looking forward to three great presentations from local charities vying for our collective $11,500. ![]()
Meeting is at The Oval as usual and begins at 5:30 PM sharp - we’ll have you out the door by 6:15 at the latest.![]()
New members are ALWAYS welcome!
Thanks to all who came out on last evening for some wonderful camaraderie and to hear three awesome presentations from very deserving charities. The decision of which one received our vote was a tough one but when the count was complete, The ALS Society of PEI came out on top taking home $11,500!!![]()
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Kudos to Kathy Robertson whose family was helped greatly by ALS Society, for a heartfelt and informative presentation. See the photo below of Kathy with the Big Cheque along with Cindy Warren from the ALS Society and members of the 100 Women organizing committee. ![]()
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Members also heard excellent presentations from PEI Special Olympics and PEI Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation. ![]()
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We also heard back from the June winning charity, Lennon Recovery House; Dianne Young and Crystal McTague relayed to us the huge difference our donation is making in acquiring ‘tiny homes’ for clients in transition. ![]()
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Mwmbers please get your cheques or e-transfers in as soon as possible. Check your email for details.
Mark your calendars for our September meeting next Thursday. We’re looking forward to three great presentations from local charities vying for our collective $11, 600. ![]()
Meeting is at The Oval as usual and begins at 5:30 PM sharp - we’ll have you out the door by 6:15 at the latest . If you’d like to join a group going for dinner afterwards at 511 West, please PM me or Marie Dunne.![]()
New members are ALWAYS welcome!