Jacqueline O’Toole spoke about her gift shop called One, located at Hall’s Corner in Duxbury, and her efforts to help the citizens of Chacraseca, Guatemala who supply her shop with jewelry, handbags and other items. She started buying handwork from the craftsmen of the small town and as she got to know the people, she began designing the items, which they made. She uses local materials trying to make them sustainable for the craftsmen. She trains them how to run a business and make the items, helps supply the sewing machines and tools and pays them to make the handmade items, which are fair trade and eco friendly. With the funds that she raises she is helping to build homes and a library for the town, and anything to improve their lives.
President Fred updated information on the Good Neighbor Fund. He spoke to a group at Holy Family Church and got a contribution. Now there is $350.00 in the fund. Fred is working on a contract for the location of the Casino Night and for the Casino operators as well as acquiring licenses and permits.The Kayaker from Maine is raising funds by her trip for The Children of the Dump and plans to be in Duxbury on August 12. Steve has volunteered to host her at his home.
SCHEDULE: July 22, lobster rolls at the “Lobster Pound” (secret), Beach St. in Marshfield starting at 6:00 PM.
FINES/RAFFLE: Michelle and Chuck are celebrating July birthdays. Paul and Lucille are celebrating a wedding anniversary. Nelie is pleased to have her son back from a trip. The raffle had some problems with the switch of rooms in order to see the PowerPoint presented by Jackie.