The Sun Always Rises

Peter B was at the helm today, I just needed to not be at the front of the room. Thank you everyone for your strength and encouragement. We are taking it one day at a time.
We had a whole assortment of guests and speakers as we welcomed the Chilliwack Club-Welcome Ken, Delphine, Bob and Chris to our new location and the team from Chilliwack Community Services- Diane, Shirley and Julie.

Chilliwack Community Services visited today to receive a cheque from us, but to also provide an update about what is going on with all the programs that they run here in the community. The ladies provided a fabulous run down of all their programs:

• Early Years program
  • Including Early Gateway @ Central
• Youth Services
• Family Services

Chilliwack Community Services is also looking at low-income housing for youth who are transitioning out of foster care.
Also impressive is the reality that to date at CCS, 92% of money goes to programs and direct support, only 8% goes to admin costs. For such a diverse organization that is truly impressive.
At the next Board Meeting we should brainstorm if we can support any of these programs further!

As for club updates, do not forget:

• May 1 - Club Elections for the new Board for the 2018/ 2019 year 
  
• May 1 - Board Meeting at the Chilliwack Public Library
  
• May 2 - Knock and Walk - Pete S for all the details
  
• May 2 - McDonalds Day
  
• May 12 - Run for Mom
  
• May 12 - Chilliwack Kiwanis Birthday Dinner @ the Capital 5:30 doors open, Dinner at 6pm, $26pp
  
• May 24 - Key Club Tea at Sardis Secondary in the Pit at 3:30.
  
• Thank you to all those involved with scholarships, your dedication is appreciated.
  
• Thank you to all those who keep Super Reader running smoothly at all our schools.
  
• Thank you to all those who attended the Bahath fundraiser.
  

For the good of Kiwanis, we celebrated with Happy Bucks and a few good laughs, keep being amazing everyone, see you next week,

Michelle