HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-08-24, Page 18PAGE18--CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1978
Big Brothers is coining
In a slow but persistent move, the
Clinton and Vanastra District Big
Brothers Association took another step
in the formation of an area branch by
appointing a board of directors and
• adopting a constitution Monday
evening.
Despite that fact that only 16 people,
including three guests speakers, the
local press reporter and the two
organizors were present at the 8 p.m.
meeting in the town hall, between those
present and those already sitting on the
steering committee, a board of
directors was formed.
Ten volunteers were selected to
serve on the board. They included, Rob
Mayer, Murray Horner, Don Renshaw
and Art Burt, all chosen at the meeting,
as well as those serving on the steering
committee, Clarence Denomme, June
Tomkins, Andy Uyl, Terry Wilton, Ken
Lippincott and Jack McLaughlin.
"If anyone else wants to sit on the
board the` membership goes up to 15.
Just give anyone of the present board
members a call," explained Mr.
McLaughlin.
"Maybe some people don't want to be
or the board," Mr. McLaughlin went
on, "because they think that Big
Brothers will fail, but the steering
committee has got the ground work
done and we're on our way."
"It's not .that time consuming,"
added Marianne Frayne, one of the
initial organizors of the Clinton branch,
"just ask the steering committee. You
can be a board member and a Big
Brother as well and women can serve
on the board."
During the past number of weeks, the
steering committee has been
developing a constitution to, be ac-
cepted by the local organization.
Included in this is the name, the pur-
pose of group, the duties of the board
and the various committees. -
The constitution was read and ac-
cepted by those present , through a
motion.
Along with the fundemental steps
taken, three guest speakers, Constable
W.R. Wilson of the Goderich OPP,
Barry Foster, a probation officer from
Stratford and Bruce Shaw from the
South Huron Big Brothers Association
in 'Exeter each explained the wor-
thiness of such an organization.
"There has to be some type of male
guidance for a young boy growing up,"
Constable Wilson said, "He (the Big
Brother), acts as a male pail in the
family. He gives masculine gi'Idance
through sports, snakes and frogs and in
everything growing up."
He added, "In times of trouble there
will be a friend to talk to, to teach him
the laws, common and moral."
, Mr. Foster noted, "Everyone has
wonderful ideas and want the best
program, but maybe we expect too
much from ourselves. Its not how much
we can give all the time, but how much
we get back from the young lads. He
has to participate. He has to let the -Big
Brother know that he wants and needs
and enjoys him."
• He further explained, "It's not a one
way street but a two way one."
Mr. McLaughlin further added, "You
need those first few relationships going
and you have to screen the Big Brother
applicants really well. That's how you
get good results and good public
relations."
Mr. Foster agreed, "It's not the
quantity, it's the quality. Look at
Exeter, they've had six matches in a
year, now they're coming up to 12."
Mr. Shaw reported that the
organization ir1, Exeter is going well
after a year.
"You have to use a little bit of arm
twisting. It's what some people want
and need. Sometimes posters and ads
don't fill the bill, you have to go out int
the community yourselves and get the
people," he encouraged the small
group,
"At our. annual meeting in June, we
had so many candidates for the officers
that we had an election and one in-
cumbent was defeated," he laughed.
With these encouraging words, the
Clinton and area board will be meeting
to elect an executive, consisting of a
president, vice president, a secretary
and a tredsurer. As well, a number of
standing committees will be formed
including: policy and personnel,
recruitment, finance, publicity,
nominating committee as well as any
special committees.
The association will offer older male
companionship to fatherless boys
between the ages of six and 16,
although some exceptions can be
made. Presently there are some 30
boys in the area who could apply for
this help.
Special course set
Area residents who.want to know how
their community is operated will have
a chance to find out this fall.
The Goderich Rotary Club, in co-
operation with the Ontario Conference
on Local Government, is offering a
course on municipal affairs at the
Goderich District Collegiate Institute
commencing on Wednesday, Sep-
tember 20.
Topics will range from the history of
local government in Ontario, through
the details of its present operation, and
end with a look at the future and how
citizens can participate.
The course will operate" one night a
week' for approximately six, or seven
weeks with two speakers each evening.
Lectures will be drawn from senior
levels of provincial and municipal
government, the universities and
private interests.
Cost .for the course will be $15 per.
person and $5.00 per student.
Registration forms and information
can be obtained from the Municipal
Office Goderich, Rotary Club, Box 41,
Goderich, or the G.D.C.I.
More details will be forthcoming, as
soon as speakers have been confirmed.
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Waiting to dip
While the counters on the diving board keep track of
the swimmers, another group 'of kids wait to start
their laps during the swan-a-thon held last Tuesday
at the Clinton pool to raise money for equipment for
the new pool. About $600 was raised by about 40
swimmers. News -Record photo)
Canadian salmon olgay
Federal fisheries of-
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recently that Canadian -
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is not involved in the
cases. of suspected
botulism poisoning in the
United Kingdom.
Four persons are being
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after.. reportedly eating a
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illnesses has been
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