Thursday, October 21, 2010

Update!

This year has been quite busy for Spice Youth Toronto. We literally got off the ground running. Here are a few things we've accomplished so far:

1. September 13: BBQ and Oildown Fundraiser at Greens Restaurant and Bar. Spice Youth Toronto held a BBQ to bring the community together and raise funds for its future initiatives. The Oildown, not surprisingly, sold out first. DELICIOUS!!! We were able to surpass our goal of $800 ... what a feat for a first-time event. The event was well-received by the community and we are truly grateful for the support of the Grenadian Public.





2. September 18 & 19: Grenada Day (Coronation Park/Keele & Eglinton) and Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life. Spice Youth Toronto volunteered at Grenada Day at the information booth. This platform was also used to introduce the public to the committee and invite people to join us on the AIDS Walk the following day. On the 19th, Spice Youth Toronto formed a team and participated in the AIDS Walk for Life. It was a humbling event. Spice Youth was able to raise more than $500 for the cause. HIV/AIDS is a disease that affects many people and does not discriminate. Young black people are the most afflicted by this terrible disease. Spice Youth took part as an act of community awareness. We also made some partnerships, and hope to host health seminars so that our community is better educated about this disease and others.




3. October 16: Annual General Meeting (Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre). Spice Youth Toronto held its first AGM at the Oakwood Library to an audience of thirty. The turn-out was great and we were surprised and happy to see that so many men showed up. The Constitution (once revised will be posted here) was introduced and we received a lot of suggestions and comments, which will be incorporated at our next executive meeting. We also gave financial updates, a year in review and information on upcoming events. Our featured speaker was Mr Otis Celestine, community activist and Grenada's 2010 Soca Monarch winner. He highlighted the importance of community organisations especially those that are youth-led, and shared his experience with such groups. Mr Celestine also offered words of advice to the executive body. His presence was much appreciated. The Consul General of Grenada in Toronto, Ms Jenny Gumbs, sent her words of support to us by way of a letter, read by her secretary Desiree Charles.

The minutes of the AGM and the letter from Ms Gumbs will be posted in another blog.




UPCOMING

Tuesday November 10, 2010 - Networking Session in collaboration with the Grenadian Consulate in Toronto. More details will be added soon.

Look out for us in 2011. Your support is appreciated and we hope to have you on board in our future endeavours.

As a united body, may we forever ASPIRE. BUILD. ADVANCE.

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