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Speaker: 15 June 2017 - Sharon Rempel - ED of SAIPA

Sharon Rempel, Executive Director: Sharon has been with SAIPA since 2012, with years of experience in the disability services field! Sharon brings enthusiasm and passion to her work with SAIPA, always finding creative ways to develop new programming and partnerships! When she’s not in the office, Sharon  is often out promoting SAIPA’s services through community meetings and presentations. Sharon can always be seen with a smile on her face and a bounce in her step, creating a positive environment for staff and advocates alike!

 

Website: http://saipa.info/

Our Vision

SAIPA envisions a society in which citizens with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to live rich and productive lives as fully participating members of, and  leaders in, their communities. This will be achieved by fostering and celebrating:

  • Equal opportunity
  • Quality of life
  • Aspirations and accomplishments
  • Lifelong learning
8 June 2017 was Community Cheques Day
Last Thursday's (8 June 2017) meeting was Community Groups day when we presented cheques to various community organizations.
 
Berga Moen presenting a cheque to Josh Davies and Don Robb Lethbridge Jazz Society (Young Lions)
Berga Moen presenting Cheque to Nikki Cale (Fast Forward Program Victoria Park School)

Ron Bunton presenting Cheque to Trevor Brown (Lethbridge Youth Foundation 5th on 5th)
Ron Bunton presenting a cheque to Courtney Rosee Senator Buchanan School (Fresh Friday Program)
Ron Bain presenting a cheques to Nicole Garlock (Galbraith school Bells for Choir)

Judi Reed presenting cheques to Terri Smith Vice Principal Westminster Taleblazers literacy Program
Thank you to Alberta's Community Initiatives Program
The Alberta Government's Community Initiatives Program has approved a $15,000 grant to support the 2017 Los Amigos Project.
 
We are grateful for the financial assistance in helping Rotary to help our Mexican friends.
 
To learn more about the Los Amigos Project, click on  READ MORE...   and read their press release.
 
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