Tuesday, August 12, 2008

A Long Wet Summer !

I hope everybody is enjoying the summer even though we have not had the nicest weather. It is a great time then to start volunteering !

Membership
For the agencies that are VIQ member, we will be sending the invoices between Aug. 18 and 31. Membership is due September 1st.

Community Key
It is possible to purchase the new Community Key 2008/09. As of today, the book is available at VIQ office and at the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce, Front St. in Trenton. The book is $35 and VIQ members have 20% discount. Get your copy of the unique resource directory of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties, including thousands of programs and services offered in our area.

Dragon Boat
Volunteer and Information Quinte is partnering with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties to put together a team in the Dragon Boat race in support of the United Way of Quinte. We are looking for paddlers ! One practice is included the week before the event which will be September 13th. Each paddlers have to raise $50 in pledges. If you are interested, please contact Colleen at BBBS 962-3666

Advertisement opportunity
There are lots of possibilities to advertise your services with us. Website, blog, e-news, broadcast fax and more ! Only give us a call for further details !

Have a great month of August and see you all in September !

Christine Geoffrion
Manager of Information Services