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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-10-14, Page 5Rose Welch (second from right) was recently made a member of the 100 Million Dollar Club for her ardent support of Shrinedom over the years through her annual donations to the Bluewater Shrine Club. Presenting the membership to Mrs. Welch was Noble Bill Riehl of Clinton, past president of the Bluewater Shrine Club and local representative for the 100 Million Dollar Club of Mocha Temple, London. Looking on are Mrs. Welch's son and daughter-in-law, Allan and Glenna Welch. (David Emslie photo) Rose Welch honored Rose Welch has for many years been an ardent supporter of Shrinedom with an an- nual donation to the Bluewater Shrine Club. As an expression of our appreciation the Bluewater Club has made Mrs. Welch a member of the "100 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB". She is very proud that her late hus- band was a Shriner. Mrs. Welch was a member of the Eastern Star. Presenting Mrs. Welch with her cer- tificate is Noble Bill Riehl of Clinton, Past President of Bluewater Shrine Club and the local representative for the 100 Million Dollar Club of Mocha Temple, London. "Give $100.00 and feel like a million" The 100 Million Dollar Club is a way Shriners and non-Shriners alike.can provide a gift of hope for a child in need. It is an ex- cellent opportunity to personally participate in the "WORLD'S GREATEST PHILAN- THROPY" - SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN. The Shriners operate 22 hospitals in North America, dedicated to the care and treat- ment of crippled and burned children. It takes millions of dollars a year to operate the 19 orthopaedic hospitals and three burn institutes. The medical care given through the Shrine Hospital network has cured or substantially helped more than 300,000 children - without any cost to them or their families. Most of these services are paid for by the Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children Endowment Fund. Without this fund, Shriners Hospitals would not be able to maintain their high standard of excellent medical care. In order to meet the needs of thousands of crippled and burned children, during times of spiraling inflation and in- creasing costs of quality medical care, the endowment fund must continue to grow. The Shriners Hospital budget for the year 1988 is 180 Million Dollars. For each dollar donated 98% goes direct to the hospitals network with only 2% used for administration purposes. Too many people, both Shriners and non- Shriners, feel that unless they can donate a large sum of money, their gift will not count. This is not the case, EVERY CONTRIBU- TION HELPS. In order to encourage Shriners and non-Shriners to contribute to Shriner Hospitals, THE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLAR CLUB was established in 1972. The club got its name from its goal of adding 100 Million Dollars to the Endow- ment Fund by gifts of $100.00 or more. There are several ways to contribute and Shriners are always eager to speak with anyone w,lAo is interested in supporting this cause. 'Nib matter how small your donation you will "FEEL LIKE A MILLION". DO REMEMBER — "A MAN HAS NEVER STOOD SO TALL AS WHEN HE STOOPS TO HELP A CRIPPLED CHILD". PROCLAMATION WHEREAS well over one billion people in the world suffer from hunger and malnutrition althoRgh the resources and technology are currently available to feed the entire global population of 5 billion; and WHEREAS Ontario Government organizations, private sector organizations, voluntary agencies, educational institutions and in- dividual citizens have joined to centre attention on the severity of world hunger by commemorating WORLD FOOD DAY: NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Corporation of The Town of Clinton Declare that October 16, 1987 be: "WORLD FOOD DAY" John A. Balfour MAYOR TOWN OF CLINTON CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBE 14, 1987—Page 5 Public relations plan gets HCBE okay CLINTON - Striving for understanding, commitment, open lines of communication and promotion are the underlying aims of a new public relations package that has been adopted by the Huron County Board of Education. The package is the culmination of more than a year's work. The result is a in-depth presentation that focuses on communica- tions and public relations in the school system and in the community at large. A bright red stylized apple and a new slogan "Huron Public Education - Opening Up The World" are only part of the new look and the new package of recommendations. The board agreed to support several recommendations that are laid out in the report. Board trustees agreed to "develop a communication policy which nutures good school-community relations and maintains the positive public image which is vital to the established goals." The board voted in favor of a recommen- dation that calls for the continued support of adult education opportunities in the school system. They approved in principle the potential for program extension in the area of pre-school day care. Other approved recommendations called for a formal review of internal communica- tions in the school system, the making of a promotional video; and the continuation of Excellence in Education programs. For a great part, the public relations report works to reaffirm the directives that are presently being implemented in the school system. Student handbooks, parent involvement in the classroom, community use of school facilities, public displays, newsletters, school fairs, phone contact, open houses, concerts, student participation in community groups and events are listed as part of the extensive initiatives now being undertaken in the Huron County public school system. The report noted in part, "...Many ex- amples of excellence were found to be in ex- istence already and, above all, to note that the strongest present and future method of communicating worth is through our students, the ones for whome our school system exists. They are and will continue to be our best ambassadors." A further recommendation that earned the board's seal of approval will see the im- plementation of a formal market survey, to be conducted in each family of schools to review perceived public needs. It was determined that informal surveys have been conducted in the past. Results from such casual studies found that many areas need to be addressed with more deliberation. It has been suggested that a formal study could be efficiently carried out by telephone. In discussing the merits of conducting such a survey, Ashfield -West Wawanosh over 2,000 to choose from ROWS HEALTH CENTRE Trustee Tony McQuail pointed out, "You're operating blind unless you know what peo- ple are thinking." He suggested that a survey could be con- ducted at a minimum of expense and it could also be used as an educational exer- cise. He said that a major consulting firm need not be hired to carry out the survey. Help in developing questions could come from an outside source, but the mechanics of conducting the survey could be handled by senior school students. Additional discussion focussed on the needs of developing a job description to ad- dress the responsibilites and recommenda- tions that are outlined in the report. Board members agreed to the creation of a new job description, however no com- mitments were made to the specific hiring of person to carry out public relations responsibilities. "Additional support in some fashion is needed," encouraged communations com- mittee co-ordinator Paul Ca Clinton-Tuckersmith Trustee Sally Rathwell suggested that the job did not war- rant a fulltime position. Mr. McQuail said that the position could begin as a fulltime job and later be streamlined into less time consuming. Some funding has been set aside in the Board of Education budget this year to help initiate the program. Career Fair in November Linda McKenzie, co-ordinator of Co- operative Education in Huron County, has announced Career Fair. in November for students and their families. At that time professionals, tradesmen and other individuals from the community will be on hand to discuss the opportunities available in the various careers represented, and to answer questions con- cerning their work, their background educa- tion, their future. McKenzie said when a similar opportunity was offered three years ago, 50 exhibitors were on hand and over 1,000 persons attended. 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