I have been sitting here debating whether to put off this post until next week. It seems that there is not much new to post since two weeks ago. I just returned from P.E.I. a few hours ago. I went home for my older brother's birthday. It was a beautiful weekend on the Island and from what I see it appears that the weather was the same in Saint John. I have actually noticed some of my spring bulbs starting to sprout some new growth. Soon I will be able to get to work on the stone patio and pond which I promised myself (and others) I would complete this summer. Not too mention all the other recurring spring work that needs to be completed.The past couple of weeks have been filled with many of the usual commitments. I was on call for the Victim Services Unit for a few nights. I attended meetings for Fusion Saint John Inc., CQS Care Centres, Domestic Violence Community Action Group and the Business Community Anti-Poverty Initiative. In fact, now that I am writing about it, I am pleased to say that the Domestic Violence Community Action Group received about $35,000 to do a "Mother/Child Educational Program" on domestic violence. I helped with the proposal and budget.
We are now in the final weeks before the annual P.R.O. Kids dinner. Being chair of this year's dinner, I urge everyone to come out and support us. As always, it is one of the cheapest fundraising dinners in terms of ticket prices. There will be a silent and live auction. See the plug below. Anyone can obtain tickets by sending me an email at dannyj@nbnet.nb.ca.
One obvious event that I wanted to speak to in my post this week is the fact that CommunityLens.com in closing down. CommunityLens was an excellent service for the Greater Saint John community. For may years now, it highlighted all the wonderful events in the area and was a portal through which people could view the many wonderful aspects of the Greater Saint John community. I am sure I will not be the only one to miss this coverage. I want to commend CommunityLens on their many years of excellent service. On a more personal note, I have decided to continue my blog. It can be reached through my personal website at personal.nbnet.nb.ca/kjd or directly at dannyjardine.blogspot.com.
After completing my management certificate course recently, I have decided to apply to Dalhousie to do a Master of Public Administration through distance learning program. Therefore, if any of you thought you were finished hearing of my educational endeavors, you're not! French will be starting again soon as well!
Well, like I said at the beginning, there is not a whole lot to report this week. I hope everyone has a great week and that the weather remains beautiful. On a side note, I would love to hear if anyone has any pumpkin growing tips as I think I will attempt to grow some this summer.
Three C's Night Out
Curry, Cantonese & Canadian Cuisine
Curry, Cantonese & Canadian Cuisine
Proudly sponsored by Aliant in support of P.R.O. Kids (Positive Recreation Opportunities for Kids)
An evening of international cuisine, award presentations, silent and open auctions and an inspirational guest speaker.
Saturday, April 14, 2007 Delta Brunswick Hotel
Cash Bar: 6:00 pm
Dinner: 7:00 pm
Award Presentations: 8:00 p.m.
Guest Speaker Hon. Roly McIntyre: 8:20 p.m.
Silent & Open Auction to follow
2007 P.R.O. Kids Sponsor Recognition Award Recipients:
The Dickie Crossman Memorial Foundation
Tickets: $60 per person
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