President Mandy stated that Nancy Hansen has been a true inspiration to her since joining the club. She thanked all the club members and guests that brought donations to support the Westgrove School Breakfast Program. President Mandy also thanked Jack Wilson for his work organizing the Fit for the Street donations.
President Mandy received the following from Jack Wilson on Dec. 18, 2018;
“Hi Mandy as we discussed I delivered all the food and socks etc. This morning the breakfast food to Westgrove School, and the socks for the Fit for the Street to Canadian Footwear. Prior to delivering items I took a count of the merchandise and attempted to place a value on the donations.
Socks – 273 pairs
Under ware 11 pair
Estimated retain value $850.00
Breakfast food for Westgrove School
Snack bar packs - broken down to individual bars – 84
Juice Boxes – individual servings - 96
Juice drink in one litre cartons – 4
Individual Fruit cups – 14
Peanut Butter jars – 9
Large peanut butter jar – 1
Jars of Jam – 5
Jars of Apple sauce – 1
Pudding snack packs individual servings – 68
Boxes of Cereal based on individual count – 66
Based on some research at the local food store this morning, I estimate a food value of $624.00
In addition I received a cheque made out to the school for the breakfast program for $50.00
Add this all together I estimate the donation value of these products to be $1524.00
I think that is a very good donation. I completed a similar calculation process a couple of years ago & I believe I came up with a value approx. $1350.00.
As I mentioned on the phone when I delivered the socks to Canadian Footwear, I ran into the owner Brian Scharfstein who was holding the door open. We stopped and chatted for a bit and he indicated the timing could not be better as the socks would be going out this afternoon as he was delivering them to a location on Main street. We then discussed the Westgrove School shoe project. As a result of our discussions and sock donation, I was able to pick up 20 pairs of new runners for the school at a very reasonable price. These have been delivered. You can see from the picture below Troy is pleased. I will be following up with Hayley Gillis at Canadian Footwear on further footwear requirements after Christmas.
As well Brian asked staff to provide us with some winter head wear for the children. In addition to the shoes I delivered approx 60 individual head wear for the children. Also included in the package was approx 12 hats for men and women, as I had mentioned in earlier conversations with staff the Rotary club was working with the Westgrove Learning Centre. I have dropped the box of hats with Paul to deliver.
In summary last night was very good and today was a very rewarding day as well. Great Christmas spirit abounds.
Jack
The serving staff and Cory were thanked as well. They have graciously hosted us every Monday night through the year for our regular meetings. A gift in appreciation of their service was presented to the staff.
President Mandy read a note from Principal Troy Calder of Westgrove School. He could not attend the dinner tonight due to the school having its own Christmas Concert this evening. The funds that were donated to the school from Charleswood Rotary have been used to set up a library section in each classroom. Books have been purchased for these mini libraries. Jogging pants and school T-shirts have been purchased as well. The students are showing great pride in the school. Troy gives his best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.