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The Invermere Companion Animal Network Society (ICAN) would like to thank all those who attended the booth and helped to make our Valley Appreciation Day a successful outing. See photos on page 19.
We hope the other booths had a great day and we hope everyone enjoyed the events and vendors on display.
As so often happens during tough times, one or both parents must seek a side job on top of their regular work. Teen and ‘tween’ children might find themselves having to take up extra chores around the house or find jobs of their own to help pay for things like sports and other extra-curricular fees. This leaves less time for family outings to such things as Valley Appreciation Day, event fundraisers for non-profits, or just a recreational outing to the beach or camping.
Seeing the numbers of families out and about Saturday (July 20) with children was heart warming. As an aside, we would like to comment on the possible effect that the state of Canada’s economy is having on non-profits.
While the news is full of the impact on small business and families, there is little said about its effects on the community non-profit societies. It is bad. Our active, committed volunteer numbers are down, donations are down, and attendance at fundraisers is down.
The decrease in money hurts; what hurts more is the loss of helping hands.
If you can make the time, any non-profit could use it. If you are interested in becoming a member or volunteer, you can send an e-mail to [email protected] , visit our website at icanbc.com/, or phone 250-341-7888.
Our administrative office hours are currently 11a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays.
The golf tournament tentatively planned for mid-August has been moved to September 21 and we have a ‘Catsino’ planned for the third week-end in November.
We are looking for helpers at both events. Please mark your calendar.