It's the holiday season. A time when people gather together to celebrate one another. A time when people want to relax, let loose and have a few drinks with family and friends. It is important to not drive impaired ANY TIME of year.
In November, our chapter held a Red Ribbon campaign kick-off with several members of the local RCMP, and Emergency Medical Services. They are amazingly supportive when we want to hold sobriety checkstops and are dedicated to our cause. The photo and caption is available below.
Members of the Meadow Lake and Area MADD Chapter along with the Meadow Lake RCMP and EMS kicked off MADD'S 2008 Red Ribbon Campaign on Wednesday, November 12. This year's theme is a memorial to Bruce Miller, the son of MADD's National President Margaret Miller who was killed by an impaired driver in 2004. Back Row, Left to Right: Cst. Mike Schmidt, Cpl. Curtis Pelzer, Cst. Travis Adema, Cst. Jason Olney, Cst. Jean Strueby, Sgt. Rod Ens, Staff Sgt. Roger Jones, EMS Frank Monroe, EMS and MADD Board Member, Steve Pollock. Front Row, Left to Right: MP Rob Clarke, Meadow Lake Mayor Darwin Obrigewitc
On November 22, the Meadow Lake Hospital Foundation hosted their 3rd Annual Festival of Trees fundraiser. Money raised goes towards purchasing essential equipment for the local health facility. Although the MADD Chapter did not directly benefit monetarily, we felt it was an important initiative to take part in. Cristy Ellen, our newly appointed vice-president, is a whiz at decorating, and created a gorgeous Red Ribbon-themed tree. Awareness was spread about MADD's mandate. The MADD tree was the talk of the festival, and raised $800 for the hospital foundation. It is now on display at one of Meadow Lake's busiest banks, and will continue to spread awareness throughout the holiday season. What an amazing supplement to our Red Ribbon Campaign!
We held a checkstop on November 27 in conjunction with the Meadow Lake RCMP. It was to promote our annual Red Ribbon Campaign, and our upcoming concert, MADD About Meadow Lake.
We had about 7 members come out to 'Tie One On' for the cause. It was a cold night, but they bundled up and headed out to the roads with red ribbons, pens and flyers in hand.
MADD About Meadow Lake was a concert to help raise awareness about the cause. It was well attended by several members of the community. SADD Students from Carpenter High School, as well as Jonas Samson Junior High came to do coat check, and we appreciate the support. We had many volunteers give their time to this event, and DeAnna Ouellette, an up-and-coming country singer living in Meadow Lake was the headliner. The Electric Cattle Company was her opening act, as well as her band. (The first picture is ECC, the second one DeAnna!)
And last but not least, the Meadow Lake MADD Chapter took part in a Remembrance Vigil on December 14 at the Lighthouse Church. It was in conjunction with JE Thomas Funeral Home. They typically hold Candlelight Vigils at this time of year. It was a beautiful service, and well attended by the public.
So, as we head into 2009, we're hoping for another successful year. Please join us in thanking MADD Canada for their support, as well as the community of Meadow Lake and the many surrounding communities we partner with.
More soon!
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