Submitted by:
Beverley Polon

Swan Valley Communities That Care (SVCTC) hosted their 2nd Annual General Meeting at the Elks Hall on May 20, 2014.

It was a very successful meeting with over 75 in attendance.

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Honourable Kevin Chief, Minister of Children & Youth Opportunities, was the guest speaker on this occasion. He spoke on the importance of recognizing and engaging all members of the community; youth, seniors, service organizations and providers, in creating better opportunities for youth in our Valley.

Dr. Steve Feldgaier, Provincial Lead for CTC from Healthy Child MB., also presented at this AGM meeting. He provided a brief description of the CTC process and information from other longer term CTC Coalitions.

Chair Deborah Burnside showcased SVCTC’s past activities and partnerships within the Valley with a Power Point presentation. This presentation also highlighted how SVCTC originated and where we are in the CTC process. Following that presentation, a brief business meeting was conducted.

Communities That Care is a community–wide initiative to promote positive, healthy development of children and youth. The goal is to develop healthy lifestyles for all children and youth by providing opportunities, skills, and recognition within families, schools, communities and peer-groups

A great lunch was provided by the Royal Purple Ladies to the enjoyment of all that attended.

SVCTC thanks all who attended this AGM meeting and looks forward to your support in promoting positive healthy opportunities for the youth of our Valley.