Making a Difference...One Person, One Family at a Time

Posted by Dan Kammerer 
on Oct 19, 2010
 

President Gordon called the meeting to order and introduced our guest speaker Mary DeWolfe, Resource Development Coordinator, Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter.  Mary provided an overview of the services provided by the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter including the Phoenix Safe House, Musasa House, and the Christmas Wish Book. Approximately 83% of the operating budget comes from the provincial government with the rest from grants. The 10 units are always full. There is a need to expand programs especially for Youth at Risk (those exposed to violence in the home, those trying to find their identity in the community).

Brochures were distributed at the tables (printing was supported from funding through the City of Medicine Hat’s Municipal Sustainability Fund). Mary drew attention to the Christmas Wish Book and the items in most need by the Shelter. It is hoped the the Christmas Adopt a Family initiative can be expanded from 60 families to 80-85 families this year. The City of Medicine Hat has provided a two year grant for the Musasa House but the Women’s Shelter will be looking for support to begin the unit updating. 

Meeting Notes:

  • Sylvain Bellefeuille’s anniversary of joining the club was recognized.
  • Sean Blewett was recognized for his service as Club President.
  • Viva Las Vegas: April requested that funds from the ticket sales be brought to the next meeting (October 26) since she will be gone November 2 and November 9 is the Mayor’s breakfast. To date she has only received money for 12 tickets so encouraged members to sell their tickets.

Next Meeting:   October 26, 2010

Guest Speaker:  Barb Madonko – Medicine Hat Care Centre

Cashier:  Danny Koch

Greeter/Newsletter:  Frank Pancotto