Enews week of Oct 13 to 17

Board members needed

Volunteer and Information Quinte is looking for board members. If you have a skill that you'd like to share with a local charity, please consider our organization. Contact Bill Saunders for more information 969-8862

Broadcast fax

Volunteer and Information Quinte is modifying the cost of the broadcast fax. VIQ members, price is now $0.15 per page, per fax number and non-member is $0.20 per page, per fax number. Broadcast fax is a very affordable way to announce your events and spread the word about anything you'd like to announce.

Please visit http://viq.ca/Eng/about/memberships.html for information about the membership and the benefits.

Meet you at the Square

“TASTE OF POVERTY”, 12:00 NOON
OCTOBER 24TH, 2008, MARKET SQUARE, BELLEVILLE
To experience “A Taste of Poverty”...attend with an empty plate
To show support in our community...sign the “Quinte Covenant on Poverty”
To show support in our province...endorse the “25 in 5” Poverty Reduction Declaration
www.25in5.ca
(This event coincides with the cross-community mobilization being done across the province)
www.povertywatchontario.ca
For further information contact: Community Development Council of Quinte 613-968-2466
cdcgeneral@cogeco.net Ask for Ruth or Laura-Lee

Free cell phones

VIQ received few cell phones in working order to donate to local charities. If you think that it can help your organization, please contact Christine at VIQ 969-8862

United Way of Quinte Fundraising Campaign

VIQ is selling hand made scarves, mits, hats, slippers, dolls, bag holders and dish cloths to support the United Way campaign. You are welcome to come to our office and have a look. We encourage your group to support our local United Way.