past, present, future

Several attendees at the Scarborough FAME's Summer Social 2008 said that they enjoyed it immensely.  There were current and past FAME clients and Family Support Group members.   Several community members who regularly drop by Agincourt Community Services Association enjoyed themselves.  Colin Browne represented the Board and convincingly pretended to enjoy himself. 

We witnessed the debut of a new group of capable, creative and dedicated volunteers -- the future holds promise. 

The most significant moment for me was when a man who had spoken very few words all evening told me at the end that "it's good to find a place to relax."

paulopines

How the winner spent her gift?

OK. We'd decided to buy a DVD for us or for the kids and nothing else(We are squeezing our expenses to save a little bit for our upcoming trip in August). We went there, spent $150.00 on different things. $50 of that was just DVDs. I also got a small box of chocolate for the office in order to share my prize with the office as it is a staff blog. Thank you for the prize and hope every one enjoys the blog as much I do.

how sweet it is!!

Last night’s family social in Scarborough went off with a hit and we were thrilled by the unexpected abundance of sweets! We were so fortunate to have such an array of desserts, trust me, the sweet tooth inside of me was not complaining. Nicole, the talented volunteer event planner for the evening, baked delicious cupcakes and she left the decorating up to us! Everyone really enjoyed the activity; we just didn’t get to see the finished product before they were all gobbled up. And then there was the delivery of the timbits from a family member who couldn’t stay for the evening. AND another family generously contributed brownies and delicious macadamia tarts. Thank you to all for your kindness and participation, and to the volunteers for pulling the event together. I know I had a nice sugar buzz going by the end of the evening.

And on the other side of the city, an equally enjoyable and more intimate event took place two nights ago in Brampton. It’s always so encouraging to hear the success stories of our families and to see the familiar faces. Thank you to Rosanna for coordinating the evening and receiving full donations for the dinner and door prizes.

Next Week: Mississauga and Brampton

We've got a winner!

The winner of the first official swag for famestaff bloggers goes out to Afrooz! She snagged
herself a $20 retail gift card!

By the way, the gnome has left the building....it's on the road. :)

Christine

Mary, Mary Quite Contrary....how does your Garden grow!

Mary, you just absolutely crack me up, really you do.

Hi Everyone,
Good to hear from everyone. What fun this will be.
Busy with my work.
Have a good week.
Mary

Hurray...it's me! (A little Blackadder humour)

I'm known as the Hug Queen around the office...simply because I hug at just about every opportunity I get, someone got this crazy idea that I like to hug...weird...

I'm also known as the new fameKids Coordinator. Well...new around the office for a whole 2 weeks until Lynds came and stole the title...now she's been "the new girl" for the past 2 months! :P

Last night was the last fameKids session for my first fameKids group (bet you can't say that fast 10 times in a row!). It was, of course, a little sad to see them go but I'm so proud of my first little group of "graduates!" I look forward to welcoming the next batch (in less than 2 weeks!) and continuing to learn from one another.

That's all for now (until the next gnome rolls around...)!

Anie

hello from the frontier

hey all,
It's little ole me way out in the frontiers of Brampton/Caledon. What a creative idea doing a staff blog! I've read blogs before but never engaged in one. Things are just hopping out here - exciting and a bit tense at the same time. Lots of families in need, doing case conferences/family meetings/final fameKids night tonight, Brampton summer social tommorrow night...yahoo, giddy up!!!

blog yah soon,

Frank

p.s. congrats to Peaches for winning the mystery prize
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family socials begin this week...

Wow, so FAME has joined the Blogosphere! This is exciting for us and I look forward to sharing FAME news in a new medium. One of the many hats that I wear at FAME includes the coordination of volunteers and I feel that this site will enhance the communication among the extended FAME family. For the time being, my post will be short and sweet as we are preparing for our upcoming family summer socials.....
This week: Brampton, Wednesday July 23rd and Scarborough, Thursday July 24th. Thank you to the volunteers that have been working hard to pull together these entertaining evenings for our families.
I look forward to seeing everyone over the next couple of weeks!

More to come....
Stephanie

49 hours til Scarborough's Social BBQ so not so many opines today.

Mississauga represents...

I am the new girl on the block at FAME and have been welcomed with open arms. The day Christine (our E.D.) offered me the job she said, "we'll Lynds make sure you talk it over with your honey, because it is a big change to your family". And I did. A week later I arrived home from my first week at FAME with an arm full of stuff from our annual Simply Diva's fundraiser (a women's sized t-shirt, beautiful necklace, buttons). Later that evening I was getting ready for some sleep when my partner was knocking at the bathroom door, saying that he needed to get in there for something. A little irritated, I reluctantly opened the door to see him wearing my way too small Simply Diva's t-shirt and some cat ears that I wore for Halloween!! He said, "if your looking for a Diva next year keep me in mind". I don't think that I had ever laughed so hard.

In the last couple of months here with the most amazing families in Mississauga I have come to realize that keeping your humor and remembering to laugh every once in awhile is so up lifting. This is a lesson that my partner reminded me of before I started, is something that my FAME family practices and is what Mississauga families share with me everyday.

Many Thanks.

p.s. Pictures were taken and I promised to never show them to anyone. But a FAME posting might be the most appropriate place!!!

Accepting the invitation

So, that's how you surprise your staff!!!!!!! I'm ready for all the changes and challenges you bring to the organization. I think that's how our family members deal with their lives and with their beloved ones. Of course this one is not comparable with theirs, but still it is a challenge for me to write, especially when I know every one is able to read it. You tagged me and I'm ready.