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| Swift Current Rotary Club Sends Shelter and Hope to Haiti | |
Posted by Jennifer on February 04 2010 12:16:17  Heeding the cry for help from the hundreds of thousand of displaced voices created by January’s devastating earthquake in Haiti, the local Swift Current Rotary club is acting to help send shelter and the basic tools of survival straight into the core of the devastation.
Known as ShelterBoxes, each large tub-like container contains: a portable housing system, bedding, pots, pans, basic tools like hammers, saws, etc., a stove, a water purification system, and even toys for kids – enough to support 10 individuals. Items that at a glance may seem small and insignificant, but to the people of Haiti in these troubling times, could mean the simple yet very real difference between life and death.
To date local Rotarians have committed to sending 3 such ShelterBoxes into Haiti, as part of its longterm commitment to bring aid both locally and internationally, wherever there is a need.
Officially launched by the Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard in the UK in April of 2000, by Rotarian and ShelterBox founder Tom Henderson, ShelterBox received it’s first deployment in January 2001, and to date has worked to shelter and protect more than 500,000 individuals through more than 30 natural disasters including the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami that came crashing down upon Indonesia
“Providing ShelterBoxes to the people of Haiti, is just one way our local Rotary has been trying to help the people of Haiti devastated by this disaster,” says club President Marvin Knutson. “By providing them shelter from the elements, and the basic tools of survival, we hope that in some small way our contribution will have great benefits.”
“As the country works to rebuild,” adds Knutson. “The Swift Current Rotary Club will be there, to provide what aid we can.”
Joining the Swift Current Rotary Club in this endeavour, the Cypress Regional Medical Association recently donated $1,000 to be used to purchase a ShelterBox for Haiti, an initiative that has spurred the Rotary Club to challenge all other professional groups and associations in Swift Current, to participate in the ShelterBox venture so that their contribution are maximized to the full extent.
For more information on this and other Rotary Club initiatives contact:
Trevor Koot
(306) 774-4113
tkoot@sasktel.net
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| Keynote: Stefanie Lawton Luncheon (Feb.19) | |
Posted by Jennifer on February 01 2010 15:15:02  You are invited to attend an exciting luncheon hosted by the local Host Committee of the 2010 Ford World Women’s Curling Championship and guest speaker, Stefanie Lawton. On Friday, February 19 at 11:45 a.m. at the Living Sky Casino, Sky Center, Stefanie will deliver a motivating message followed by some exciting announcements and out latest ticket offer for fans regarding this world renown event.
The luncheon is being hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, the Living Sky Casino and the 2010 Ford World Women’s Curling Championship Host Committee.
Please show your support and plan to attend this important luncheon. For tickets, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 306.773.7268 or email info@swiftcurrentchamber.ca
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| Donate a Day—Campaign for Haiti Relief Efforts | |
Posted by Jennifer on January 19 2010 16:08:25
One cannot imagine the sheer volume of relief efforts needs and we must all assist in being a part of this important process. This is why the Newcomer Welcome Centre is pleased to partner with the Red Cross to present “Donate a Day” next Friday, January 22nd, 2010. “Donate a Day” plays on the concept that many of those affected by the tragedy live an entire year on less than many of us receives from just one day’s work!
Let’s help our global community and choose next Friday, January 22nd to donate your income for the day to this valuable cause. Or if that isn’t possible for you right now, donate an hour of your wage or whatever you can afford. Every cent counts in the efforts to assist this country in their recovery.
Donations to “Donate a Day” will be accepted at the Newcomer Welcome Centre from 9am until 4pm on Friday, January 22nd, 2010. Representatives from the Red Cross will be on hand to speak about the relief efforts happening in Haiti as well as provide charitable receipts for your donations. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to make a difference in your global community.
For more information on this event, please contact Anika Henderson at the Newcomer Welcome Centre at 778-5489 or by email at anikah@greatplainscollege.ca or check out our facebook event page: Facebook
Please help us round up support for this event by forwarding this email to anyone you think might be interested in participating. I also encourage you all to come on down to the Welcome Centre next Friday to show your support for our brothers & sisters in Haiti.
Peace & Love,
Anika
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| CHAMBER LAUNCHES MARKETING PROGRAM TO REPLACE ‘FAX OUTS’ | |
Posted by Jennifer on October 29 2009 12:02:02  SWIFT CURRENT, October 27, 2009/ CHAMBERNewswire/ -- The Swift Current & District Chamber of Commerce (S.C.C.C.) has received many requests regarding marketing of community events from businesses and organizations wishing to utilize the older version ‘fax outs’. Your Chamber is pleased to announce that commencing Wednesday, October 28, 2009, members will be able to take advantage of the new weekly email marketing program.
The ‘connect’ program offers a way to increase your exposure to the Southwest business community and to provide you with a marketing tool to succeed in the ever-changing world of business. More facets of ‘connect’ will be launched in the coming months.
For additional information, pricing, or to book your distribution day, please contact the Chamber office 773.7268.
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