New Initiative - CK Kids Can
There is a new initiative that is trying to bring our retirees and youth together for the purpose of promoting and enhancing the community of Chatham-Kent.
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John Wicken
John Wicken, retired from the Blenheim District Secondary School thirty years ago, having had experience in both elementary and secondary schools. He grew up in England, joined the Royal Air force and came to train here in Hamilton Ontario, where he met his wife. At a later date, he did his teacher training in England and eventually came back to Ontario where his first position was a one room, 8 grade school north of Port Dover. He now lives an active independent life in Blenheim.
Goodwill
It is with great pleasure that we can finally report that
Wallaceburg area has a Goodwill rep in the person of Kaye Bushey. We wish to thank her for stepping up to the plate. So, if people in the Wallaceburg area know of an RTO/ERO member that is need of a card, please call Kaye at 519-627-1169.Marg Cudmore, who served the Goodwill Committee as the Ursuline representative for many years asked to be replaced. We thank her for helping in the past and we thank Sr. Mary Horne for agreeing to be the Ursuline representative.
Volunteer Appreciation Award Winners
Nominations for the Volunteer Appreciation Awards are being accepted by the District Awards Committee. Volunteers are critical for the success of our communities and organizations. Please take this opportunity to nominate someone you know who has donated time and energy to make life better for others in our community.
Criteria for this award include:
current member of RTO/ERO,
volunteer, not renumerated,
a variety of activities i.e. athletics, arts, social agencies, children’s programs, school support etc.
Please submit the name of the person to be considered and a description of his/her volunteer activities, along with your name and phone number by March 1, 2011 to:
Joanne Murphy
602-89 Riverview Drive
Chatham ON N7M 6A4