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July 1st, 2008 ANOTHER GOOD YEAR FOR MCDC! On June 19th, 38 community members (an all-time record!) attended the MCDC Annual General Meeting at the new Community Resource Centre in Thetford Mines. During the meeting, a report on all MCDC activities was presented to the members at the Assembly. Here is a short summary: Social and community activities : For the youth : Health and Social Services : Communications : The MCDC Board of Directors is also pleased to officially welcome three new board members: Carla Van Delen, Pierre Roberge and Merita Bossé, all from Thetford Mines. Pierre and Merita joined the board during the last year as replacements for Maureen Small and John Chernysh. Carla was elected during the meeting and replaces Joanne Brousseau who resigned due to her many professional obligations. Carla, Pierre and Merita join James Allan (Kinnears’ Mills), Frances Beattie (St. Pierre), Ann Marie Campbell (Ste. Agathe), Dale Cox (St. Jean de Brebeuf), Ann Marie Powell (Ste. Agathe), Alice Renaud (Thetford), Stephen Renaud (Thetford), Joan Routhier (St. Pierre), Annie Stewart (Black Lake) and Aline Visser (Thetford). Two seats remain open. Those of you who would be interested in being part of this great team are invited to call Ann Marie Powell at 418-599-2711 or Suzanne Aubre at 418-332-3851. If you would like to obtain a complete copy of our Activity Report and our financial statements, please do not hesitate to contact us at 418-332-3851 or 1-877-332-3851. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. MEGANTIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION The Megantic Community Foundation supports various activities and groups financially within the community such as the Volunteer Transportation Service, activities at the school and others. Donations for the Foundation are always greatly appreciated and are welcomed in order to continue to provide these vital services. If you wish to make a donation to the Megantic Community Foundation, a charitable tax receipt will be issued. Please send your donation to the following address or contact Suzanne Aubre for more information at 418-332-3851. Megantic Community Foundation Together we are making a difference! COMMUNITY CALENDAR
REGULAR ACTIVITIESSeniors’ Drop-in’s: Monday, July 21st: Inverness Monday, July 28th: Thetford Mines Monday, August 11th: Ste. Agathe Monday, August 18th: Kinnear's Mills Monday, August 25th: Inverness Parents & Tots Conversation Club Community Library Join our Book Club For more information, call Hélène Doré at 418-332-3851. Women's Club Join the new MCDC Women's Club and participate in fun and healthy activities. For more information, call Hélène at 418-332-3851.
MCDC SUMMER OFFICE SCHEDULE The MCDC staff and board members wish everyone a happy, sunny and fun summer! Please note the MCDC summer hours from June 30th to August 25th : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: The next issue of the Down Home News will be printed in September.
UPCOMING MCDC ACTIVITIES MCDC volunteers invite you to aSTRAWBERRY SOCIAL Sunday, July 13 $5 per person For strawberry shortcake, coffee and tea To confirm your presence or if you’d like to help (picking strawberries or serving), please call Alice: 423-4451 Ona: 335-6310 or MCDC: 332-3851
MCDC Annual Dinner & Show MCDC is planning a magical evening! Our entertainers for this year’s Dinner & Show are an exciting magical / comedy duo named Elliott Smith and Ian Quick who have been performing all over the world for 39 years. Talk about having a few tricks Mark this date on your calendar TODAY!
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MCDC MEMBERSHIPAll members of the English-speaking community of Chaudière-Appalaches and l'Érable are invited to become members of the MCDC. Membership is free and it is a great way to get involved and show your support for your
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