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| Getting Quota's Name Out There
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| Getting Quota’s Name Out There
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Peterborough, Ontario, Canada hosted the International Dragon Boat Races for breast cancer survivors. Over 2000 paddlers and their supporters converged on our small city and Quota International of Peterborough was there with the support of other clubs and some very generous sponsors in our community.
We are a very small club with a very tight budget and so the first order of business was to approach businesses in the community for sponsorship money so that we might afford the space, a tent and the display tables. Over the winter and spring, every club member worked on craft projects for sale in our little booth and we put together a special display about Quota International and had material from International, District 18 and our club.
All too soon, the weekend came, the tents were raised, the displays were organized and the paddlers arrived from the four corners of the earth. A generous sponsor gave us pink ribbon pencils with “QUOTA CARE – QUOTA.ORG” on them. As we handed out our free pencils, we talked Quota to anyone who would listen and drew the paddlers towards the tent to spend their souvenir dollars. These women were strong, energetic, committed and enthusiastic. They have the cause, they have the drive and they have the passion – a perfect candidate for Quota.
We talked to ladies from around the world and across North America. Those from Australia and New Zealand knew exactly who Quota was. Canadians and Americans found out more about Quota and we made excellent contacts. The most enthusiastic ladies were from South Africa (there were two teams). Also teams from Italy and England showed keen interest. We handed out 800 plus pencils and over two hundred pamphlets to any who had a lot of questions. The entire home crafted items had a tag attached which read, “Hand crafted with love by Quota International of Peterborough. To learn more about a club near you go to www.quotacanada.org or www.quota.org.”
Despite the wind on Friday and the rain on Saturday, the enthusiasm was contagious and nothing dampened the spirits in the park. Just as a little bonus, the club made over $1000.00. All in all, the event was a tremendous success. We had a lot of fun and planted some seeds for Quota.
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| Delivering our 1000th Quota Cares Tote
Quota International of Traverse City, MI |
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Lisa Corpe, President of the Traverse City Club presented the 1000th Quota Cares Tote to Jane Rolf, Breast Health Coordinator at the Smith Family Breast Health Center.
Lisa Corpe and Jane Rolf
Date Taken: August 3, 2010
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| 60 Year Member Shirley Martz Receives Quotarian of the Year
Quota International of Bismarck-Mandan, ND, USA |
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Shirley Martz was surprised when she learned she received the very coveted "Quotarian of the Year" award for District 22. A secret nomination was made to the District and Shirley won. She is a 60 year dedicated member who was the Charter President of the Minot Quota Club and has transferred her membership to the Bismarck-Mandan Club upon her relocation. Shirley is a cherished member with spunk and enthusiasm. Her professional life included many years as owner of a large accounting firm and she was the first female CPA in North Dakota.
Shirley Martz & Joan Spitzer
Date Taken: May 2010
Photographer: photo by June Remmich-Wilen
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| Quota Darwin Car Park Fundraiser
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For over seven years Quota Darwin has been extremely fortunate to have been the recipients of the proceeds of a local market car parking collections.
The Paspaley family and the Parap Village Traders Association have been generous in permitting Quota Darwin to be involved in receiving these donations, which have helped many needy individuals and organizations around Darwin over the years.
Car park attendant, Bev Burrows, has worked tirelessly for the group every Saturday morning manning the gate of the car park and has become a local celebrity with her outgoing personality and ability to take no rubbish from errant parkers. Sadly the Quota sign was taken down for the last time on Saturday 21 August 2010, as the traders had changed arrangements. To mark the occasion President Jeannie Roberts presented Bev with a gift voucher and good wishes from the group.
Bev Burrows & Jeannie Roberts
Date Taken: 21 August 2010
Photographer: Jeannie Roberts
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| PDG Lea and IPP Cristy Grace SPED ISEC Blessing
Quota International of Iloilo, Philippines |
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Iloilo Quotarians, PDG Lea A. Celis and IPP Cristy S. Borromeo seen in this photo networking and exploring probable linkages and future projects.
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Photographer: P Chi N. Paredes, QI Iloilo
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| SYMBOLIC KEY for Quota Int'l. of Iloilo
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QI Iloilo's President, Chi N. Paredes , 3rd from left received symbolic key from SPED ISEC school officials headed by Principal Ms. Elizabeth Orquiola, 5th from left with other guests lead by Iloilo City Division Supt. of Schools, Ms. Erlinda Gencaya, 2nd from left with other SPED students, faculty and PTA Officers.
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Date Taken: August 05, 2010
Photographer: P Chi N. Paredes, QI Iloilo
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| 2009 Photo Contest Entry
Quota International of Weyburn |
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Weyburn Caravan driver Sandra Montgomery helps a wheelchair client catch a ride downtown from her home on the south side of the city. Clients who are disabled are able to catch rides to medical, financial or personal appointments, sports events, family reunions, weddings, funerals and community events. This service allows many people to remain independent either in their own home or in a care-home facility.
The Weyburn Caravan is committed to providing transportation of disabled persons in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada and surrounding area. The service originated in 1978 with a small van and was incorporated in the early 1990 when a larger bus was purchased. Service clubs, including Quota International from the Weyburn area joined at that time and each have a representative on the society’s board of directors to oversee the finances and direction of the Caravan.
In addition to having a Quota member on the Caravan’s board of directors and taking it turn chairing the board, Quota International donates $1000 per year for the operating costs of the society.
Quota International of Weyburn is proud to support this service in our community.
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| 2009 Photo Contest Entry
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The photo shows Charter member and chairperson for the QuoCKa program of the Beenleigh Club Moya McKeon reading to her five very engrossed students.
QuoCKa Reading
Beenleigh Quotarians have been conducting the QuoCKa (Quota, Cops and Kids reading together) program in local schools for year 2 and 3 students for two years. For some of these children this is the first book they have ever owned.
The club involves Quotarians, police and volunteers and conducts a ceremony at parades where students are presented with their own book. The book is read to them and four other students, it has a sticker inside which says whose book it is and who read it to them. The next week on parade they present the duplicate book to their school library and the label says they donated the book to the school library.
Schools report library borrowing has increased dramatically especially for the QuoCKa books, and the students are like super stars. Because of the police presence at schools on a regular basis, police and school staff are able to address bad behavior more effectively.
Beenleigh Quotarians wear colourful rainbow scarves as their uniform, and if we have them on and students see us in shopping centres or wherever…they always call out QuoCKa and come say hello.
The children love the police reading to them as well as male volunteers, all the students call one of the reader’s “granddad.” Very sadly one child asked him what was a grand-dad.
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| 2009 Photo Contest Entry
Quota International of Las Piñas |
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Each year in the Philippines we are celebrating the Deaf Awareness Week last November 9 - 14, 2008.
I was requested to attend the preliminary preparation representing Quota International of Las Piñas and other Quota Clubs also attended.
The opening of the Deaf Awareness Week was started with a motorcade and ended at City Hall of Parañaque for the program. Many different deaf schools and organizations participated in the daily activities for the occasion.
The most highlighted was the closing ceremony which was held at the activity center of SM Southmall, Las Piñas City on November 14, 2008.
Our very own IPDG Lin Liboro was the Guest of Honor and Speaker. She was then, the Governor of District 41.
The program started with our National Anthem “Lupang Hinirang”. It was emceed by a Deaf Child. The children of different schools performed their own song and dance. My photo entry “LOOK AT ME” are the deaf children dancing our native dance “Maglalatik” beating the coconut shell all over their bodies to make a sound. Also, the innocence children like an angels performing their song and dance by doing the sign language and lip reading. The children are so wonderful and unique to watch while performing.
Supported by our own Quota International, Inc. and other deaf charities organizations. The Deaf Awareness Week involves national and local events promoting the positive aspects of the deafness, social inclusion and raising awareness of the huge range of local and national organizations that support deaf people and their families and friends. It is also about improving communication between deaf and hearing people, to reduce the everyday barriers and also to increase positive attitudes toward deaf people.
During the week Quota International, Inc. and other deaf organizations hold activities to celebrate and conduct public information campaigns to educate people about deafness.
Quota International, Inc. supported the Hearing Impaired Children their accomplishments, their issues and most of all Quotarians giving the gift of confidence.
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| 2009 Photo Contest Entry
Quota International of Manila South |
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On September 26, 2009 typhoon “Ondoy” (international code name Ketsana) inundated Metro Manila dumping one month’s worth of rainfall in just 6 hours. Many have perished, many are still missing and still others left homeless. Raw television footages of the devastation left viewers dumbfounded.
But what typhoon Ondoy failed to do was dampen the Filipino spirit. The sudden surge of nationalism triggered by Ondoy’s fury ignited the ‘Bayanihan’ (spirit of service and togetherness) which has not been seen in recent times.
Keeping in step with the call for unity and compassion for those in distress, Quota International Manila-South members came together like beacons of light. One text message asking for help was all it took and like the miracle of the loaves of bread and five fishes, donations of clothing, blankets, canned goods, biscuits, bottled water and instant noodles came from all directions, multiplying just as fast as the floods that came.
One badly hit ‘barangay’ (unit of society/small community) was Barangay Damayang Lagi who after four days of the disaster had not yet received any assistance. QIMS members ran to their aid and distributed 500+ relief goods which undoubtedly was a respite from their hunger and misery.
If the families of Barangay Damayang Lagi were thankful for the generosity and support Quota International of Manila South had given them, little do they know that the Quotarians are more grateful for the chance to share of their selves thus living the spirit and motto of this great organization.
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| 2009 Photo Contest Entry
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The D41 hands-on relief operations on October 5, 2009 in one of the most badly devastated areas in Luzon, the Laguna province was an eye-opener --- that in adversities, there are opportunities to share.
While coordination with volunteer Quotarians from different Quota clubs in the Metropolis before the “D - DAY” was made, simultaneous coordination was likewise done with various LGUs to help us look for families in Laguna with houses under water who have never received assistance, yielded two barangays in Los Baños, who they said were the hardest and farthest to reach. We saw how pitiful their situation was, but we cannot go in deep water. LGUs assisted us to get the head of the families thru boat and gather them in dry area.
We knew we made them happy. Smiles were on their faces. They were grateful. But we knew in our hearts that it will never be enough to families who were badly inundated and will be under water for the next three to six months unless relocated to a more elevated area as the schools where they were evacuated are also submerged in water. There were more, asking, begging to be given goods but we had only a thousand bags to give away.
Surely, D41 Quotarians made a difference, we were happy.
We wish we could have done more --- to share, and to share some more!
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| 2009 Photo Contest Entry
Quota International of Talisay |
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The malnourished ward (‘malward’) of Vicente Sotto Medical Memorial Center and its patients are the recipients of Quota Club of Talisay, Philippines’ club-to-club project. Due to lack of space and inadequate medical supplies, the ward can only accommodate 7 children –ages ranging from newborn to 10 years old; these children are considered to be in their severely malnourished state or condition…and Camille is one of them…
After the festivities and series of seminars during the recent 15th National District 41 Conference, the international delegates led by Past International President Toddy Silkman, the District Team led by District Governor Caroline Piad and Quota Talisay officers, visited the ‘malward’….Our delegates saw for themselves the sad plight and sorry state of both hospital and patient…
Camille is an eight (8) year old girl born to parents who are both jobless, uneducated and living below poverty line; Camille has four other siblings. She was admitted due to severe malnutrition with complications in her pulmonary tract..Inspite of this, Camille seemed cheerful in her own way. Upon seeing us and upon much prodding from her guardians, she managed to give us a heartwarming smile, quite a bit conscious that her picture was taken. And upon seeing PIP Toddy, she slowly reached out her tiny and frail arm as if asking to be carried and touched. PIP Toddy was quite a new and different sight for Camille, what with her tall svelte figure, golden brown hair, white complexion and motherly aura; Camille just couldn’t take her eyes off her….To everyone’s amusement, PIP Toddy was apparently holding a bottle of water which caught Camille’s attention and signaled that she wanted it!
This photo not only shows Camille physically reaching out to touch people but also symbolizes every child’s need, want and right to a proper nutrition, a stable home to live in, and responsible parents to take care of her. For a child to have good brain development, he/she must have proper and complete nutrition from birth till 5 years old; Camille may have lost this opportunity, but through constant monitoring of her health, there is still hope….
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| 2009 Photo Contest Entry
Quota International of Suriname |
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Quota International of Suriname (QIS) and the Kennedy School for the Deaf have built up a special relationship these past years not only because of the funding of several educational projects for the school but more as a result of the sporting event QIS organizes once a year for these pupils between the ages 4 and 18 years .On these events pupils , teachers and Quotarians enjoy themselves outdoors on the field or in the swimming pool playing various games competing against each other individually or as a team.
Two years ago we added more excitement to this sporting event by inviting a group of hearing pupils of a neighboring school to join the hearing impaired in the games which was an instant success. Not only did their participation contributed in double the fun but we also succeeded in our effort to stimulate the integration between the hearing impaired and the hearing in a natural way.
This year the sporting event was held in March just around the 90th birthday of Quota . The children expressed their gratitude and birthday wishes to Quota by wearing headbands made by themselves especially for this occasion.
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| 2009 Photo Contest Entry
Quota International of Flint |
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In 2007, Lake Fenton School District teacher, Kristen Polk, contacted Quota International requesting information on how to contact Quota of Flint. As a speech pathologist, Polk was familiar with Quota’s dedication to the deaf and hard of hearing. She heard that Quota of Flint established a much-needed program to provide sound field systems in elementary schools. By the time Ms. Polk contacted our club, twenty-nine systems had been purchased for area classrooms since 2003, costing nearly $30,000. Polk was aware of the advantages that sound field systems afforded students. She knew the system provided more effective classroom instruction, increasing the sound of the teacher’s voice, bringing sounds closer to the learner’s ear. She knew the system was easy to use and that the transmitter could be connected to all technical devices used in the classroom. She also knew the outcome: less discipline issues, and students, because they can hear better, stay on task. Polk knew because she used the sound field system while previously employed in a private school. Her current school district did not have the resources to provide sound field systems. In 2007-2008, Quota of Flint purchased Torrey Hill Intermediate School’s first sound field system. A second system was installed the following year, and Quota’s Service Committee is committed to providing a third system this year. Polk extended an invitation to club members to visit the school, in April 2009, to see students using the system. Five Quotarians attended to get a first-hand view of the system in action and to enjoy knowing that their gift is being put to excellent use.
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| 2009 Photo Contest Entry
Quota International of Whakatane |
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Seven year old Justise McCauley had fun buying Christmas presents for his family the weekend before this photo was taken, but he could not think of anything he wanted for himself. Justise’s Dad, Mike McCauley, said he was the only one who had not asked for anything. This quiet little boy from Matata (small township just out of Whakatane), had just finished his fifth cycle of chemotherapy to shrink a tumor in his abdomen. Quota International of Whakatane members, Wendy Tozer, Lyn Irving, and Karla Hammond arrived at Justise’s house bearing a $1200 cheque and a basket of goodies as a pre-Christmas treat for him, his twin sister, and older brother. President Wendy Tozer said the money was raised to help with the costs of traveling up to Starship Hospital (children’s hospital in Auckland) and other expenses the family has at Christmas time. Mr. McCauley said the money would go towards medication for Justise and anything else he needed. For example, his pain medication costs $80 for six tablets and sometimes Justise needs one every six hours. Justise had his last treatment in April and sadly that is his last, he has been sent home to spend as much quality time with his family and friends, he remains an extremely unwell lad but his parents are determined to give him every opportunity to join in all the activities that a boy of his age enjoys. It has been extremely humbling experience doing something small for Justise and his wonderful family.
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| 2009 Photo Contest Entry
Quota International of Valdosta |
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This is a picture of Quota International of Valdosta outside the Methodist Home for Children and Youth. The Methodist Home for Children and Youth is more than a home for children, it is also a home for a host of children and family programs and services. With six sites across South Georgia (Macon, Americus, Valdosta, St. Mary’s, Columbus, and Waverly Hall), they have a range of more than 15 services. This year Quota International of Valdosta decided to help the Methodist Home out and painted 2 rooms, 2 hallways and a bathroom for them and in doing so was able to interact with some of the girls that live there. It was a great day of service and meeting new people and also allowed for getting to know Quota Sisters better!
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| 2009 Photo Contest Entry
Quota International of Coral Springs/Parkland |
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A note from Carly Hurd: Many of you may not remember me but I remember QUOTA! My name is Carly Hurd. I attended Tamarac Elementary School and used to look forward to all the special parties that Quota gave my class! I even won the poster contest one year and Quota made up note cards with my award winning poster on the card. I believe Quota sold them as one of its fundraisers! My Mom and I were invited to a Fashion Show where I was introduced as the young girl that designed the cover of the note cards. That was Awesome! My Mom joined Quota and is now the Governor of District 27 and here I am today accepting a scholarship to attend Gallaudet College. Quota has certainly had a huge impact on me and I am grateful for all the support given my by Quota and District 27 over these many years. Can you believe that I am all grown up now and starting college? Me either! I’ll keep in touch and let you know how college life is!
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| 2009 Photo Contest Entry
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This photo, submitted by Quota International of Plantation, is especially heartwarming to each of its’ members as it highlights one of their extremely successful local service projects, college scholarships for local deaf students, and features one of their members who is also deaf interacting with the deaf son of another member! The photo shows Quota member Donna Wallace using Sign Language to communicate with Ryan Vlazny, son of Quota member Darlene Vlazny, who is a prior scholarship recipient and is still attending National Technical Institute for the Deaf at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. This truly reflects making a difference in the lives of those in need –the need for communication and social interaction with an individual having disabilities, special needs and communication challenges as Ryan is both deaf and visually-impaired! Talk about a Quotarian in action! Donna needed to go beyond the “call-of-duty” to perform sign language in Ryan’s hands due to his visual impairment, a condition of Ushers Syndrome. Other members went out of their way to offer their seats to Ryan and his parents where the lighting conditions were most beneficial so that he too could enjoy the fundraising party being graciously hosted at Quota member Marilyn Steinmuller’s home. Quota International of Plantation raised $740.00 to give to Operations and everyone left understanding the true meaning of sharing and service to those in need!
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| 2009 Photo Contest Entry
Quota International of Paris |
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The Quota Club of Paris, Tennessee sponsors the reception for recent GED graduates each year. The club provides refreshments for the graduates, their families, speakers, and local officials who attend the graduation. This year, the total attendance was approximately 200. The Community Service Committee plans the event each year. Show serving in the photo are Quotarians, from left to right: Jane Sinnema, Roshella Jackson, Peggy Adams and Martha Smith.
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| 2009 Photo Contest Entry
Quota International of Iloilo |
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It is the first time for these boys to own a pair of slippers. Going to school is always a sacrifice walking on bare feet without raincoats and umbrellas in the rain. These slippers became the children’s talk of the day and certainly for many days to come when members of Quota International of Iloilo came with many sizes of slippers to fit all 190 pupils of the far flung Mountainside Elementary School. In their young lives it was Christmas Day in mid October! It was also a special day to compare slippers, their sizes and colors, to touch and feel their textures and designs, and study the strength and durability of the rubber to last for all the school days. It is the beginning of better days walking daily with less discomfort through the several kilometers of rocky terrain in the early morning fog to reach school on time, or trudging home through mud and sharp stones in the whipping rain. It is the beginning of dreams that can come true…to attend school despite distance and difficulties. It provides inspiration and hope that continued schooling will bring in the future the opportunity to buy ones own pair of slippers and shoes and more! It was also a day in young lives pondering the reality that in spite of the rough terrain and remoteness, caring people visited. Indeed to fully outfit each underprivileged child not just with the slippers but raincoats and schoolbags as well. There is much hope for continued schooling!
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| 2009 Photo Contest Entry
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Quota International of Morro Bay sold tickets and cooked spaghetti to raise money to help Morro High Graduate, Jake Hammack, reach his goal to swim in the 2009 Deaflympics in Taipei, Taiwan. Jake has represented the U.S.A. in the international event several times. Deaflympics games are modeled after the Olympics but receive no money from the IOC. Participants are required to raise support money. Jake has won five gold, two silver, and one bronze in previous games. Quota International of Morro Bay has “adopted” Jake and has helped him with scholarships to attend Cuesta College and continue to support his quest for gold at the Deaflympics! For more information: www.deaflympics.com
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| 2009 Photo Contest Entry
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Members of Quota International of Monrovia-Duarte have enjoyed a long association with the Monrovia Public Library. Members voluntarily serve the library as tutors, bookstore cashiers, literacy teachers, readers, and help at fund-raisers. They also serve as leaders on the various governing boards that make decisions about programming and future projects. In June, the city held a grand opening of a brand new library building. Within that space is “The Big Cozy,” a room filled with children’s furniture built to look like giant books where little kids sit with Mom and Dad or their grandparents and enjoy reading together. It’s become the most popular space in the entire 28,000 sq foot building. In this photo, seven Quota Bears gather in “The Big Cozy” among hundreds of children’s books to read their favorite, “Winnie the Pooh.”
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What could be more fun than a tea party? An enchanted tea party for lots of little princesses! This was Quota International of Massillon 2nd Annual Tea Party event held as a fundraiser for the Club-to-Club program. The setting this year was a local “castle” historical home, that provided the perfect location for our special occasion. Forty-five ladies and twenty-five girls ages 18 months to 8 years old attended with the girls dressed in their favorite princess costume. A talented young lady, “Princess Jennie” mesmerized the audience with musical selections from Disney themed movies and other popular songs. In this photo you see the girls attentively listening to her lovely singing. Several of the girls were inspired to join hands and dance to the music! Following the musical performance, a delicious luncheon with decorative china teapots and teacups was provided. Additional entertainment added excitement for the girls as a local dance studio performed a ballet dance and then taught the girls a routine with ribbon streamers in the ballroom of the “castle” mansion. The girls were also given a gift bag filled with fun treasures for them on their departure from a very enjoyable event. A total of $700 was raised at this event and was given to Quota International of Manila, Philippines to assist them in their club-to-club programs.
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Quota International of Hermitage, PA was chartered in 2003 and as a new club they are achieving the goals that they set forth to be active in the Shenango Valley, in Mercer County. Goals have been achieved with the help of the Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV of Pennsylvania which provides educational and administrative leadership, programs, services, and resources which enhance the education of all individuals to meet the changing needs of that county. Through Wendy Kinnear, the Homeless Initiative, QI of Hermitage has distributed over seven hundred pairs of underwear to boys and girls in its very first drive. The project is chaired by Sandy Joseph and was enthusiastically embraced by its club membership of 22 members and extended to become a year long program with drop off locations at a local bank, furniture store, and dress store. Hermitage Quotarian, Carole Giroski, gave this project the name of “Gutchie for Kidz” because the word “gutchies” in Pittsburg slang means underwear!
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Quota International of East Memphis |
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Deaf & Hard of Hearing students pose in front of a safety sign at White Station Elementary School provided to their school by Quota International of East Memphis, Memphis, TN. Signs were installed at two elementary schools, White Station Elementary and Sea Isle Elementary, which both have programs for Deaf & Hard of Hearing students in the Memphis City School District. Each sign was purchased for a total of $73.00 per school with the school providing the posts and installation. The signs provide an awareness in the community of the children’s presence as they enter and leave the school, as well as, when they participate in outside the classroom activities during the school day. Also, as city residents travel throughout the city, the signs have increased an awareness of the existence of another specialty program provided by the school district. Safety and Awareness – a good Quota Cares combination!
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Quota International of Davao City |
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Thanks to the relentless work of the QI of Davao City members for the past five years, as of April 2009, Davao City passed an ordinance that mandated universal hearing screening for all babies born in Davao City. With this ordinance, all babies will now be screened prior to discharge from any hospital or birth center in the city. This resulted from the efforts of QI of Davao City at raising community awareness on the importance of hearing screening through continuing education programs and free hearing screening at schools and communities. Through their work, the Davao City Quotarians have pioneered a lasting and continuing program that has a great impact and benefit to our community. In addition, Quota International of Davao City members continue to work hard to identify hearing impaired people, provide means of hearing habilitation, and help children develop normal speech and language.
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Quota International of Central Oregon |
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This photo shows a “story-telling librarian” named Paige Bently reading a children’s story to a room full of children. Standing beside her is Jaime Walters, a sign language interpreter, who simultaneously told the same story using only sign language. Most of the children in the room could hear just fine but were genuinely intrigued and mesmerized by the sign language used for everyday words. It was wonderful to expose hearing children to this type of service and to increase their awareness and understanding of individuals with disabilities.
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Quota International of Cebu |
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The children of San Jose Day Care Center of San Jose, Talamban, Cebu City wait patiently for the annual de-worming mission held by Quota International of Cebu. Studies show that de-worming results in a higher chance for survival for children in weight gain and improved nutrition. QI of Cebu also hosts this event at two other day care centers: Guba Day Care Center and Sawang Calero Day Care Center. These three day care centers are fully maintained by QI of Cebu and are participants in Quota International’s Club-to-Club project. As seen in the picture, the children are wearing their own QI of Cebu t-shirts which also serve as their school uniform. It is our hope that through programs such as this one, children in our day care centers will be sound of mind, have an active body, and have sunny smiles to share!
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Quota International of Iloilo, Philippines |
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IPP Cristy gently assisting in keeping a SPED ISEC pupil turned to one side and "still," as "otosol" is inserted in the patient's ear to soften ear wax and later drained. Altogether 53 adults and 87 kids or 140 patients were served that day. Our collaborators were the ENT specialists from Western Visayas Medical Center and the teaching staff of SPED ISEC headed by Jose ( Bebot ) Gellang.
IPP Cristy S. Borromeo and a SPED ISEC pupil
Date Taken: July 25, 2010
Photographer: P Chi N. Paredes, QI Iloilo
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| Linis Tenga ( Ear Cleaning Drive ) 1 at SPED ISEC
Quota International of Iloilo, Philippines |
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Banner posted at the fence of SPED ISEC, the special education public school in Iloilo City that Quotarians have partnered through the past 30 or so years.
P Chi joined by other Officers and Members of QI Iloilo
Date Taken: July 25, 2010
Photographer: P Chi N. Paredes, QI Iloilo
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| Whitsunday Quota Celebrates 21 Years
QI Whitsunday, Proserpine Queensland |
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Jeanette Gray and Jo Fraser, founding members along with Jill Farineeli and Margaret Roberts who celebrate 20 years membership. QI Whitsunday celebrated 21 years of success since its inception on July 29, 1989. To celebrate the milestone, members enjoyed a progressive dinner party which was held recently. The Club, this month inducted three new members and we have more members on the wings waiting to join.
Past District Treasurer Jill Farinelli, Past District Governor Jeanette Gray, Jo Fraser, Margaret Roberts
Date Taken: p.uly 29 2010
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| Jazz Festival
Quota International of Wynnum Manly |
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Join Quota International of Wynnum Manly on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at the "Swing & Sway" Jazz Festival.
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| Donations to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
Quota International of St. Augustine/ District 27 |
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The 27th district of Quota International with the help of the local St. Augustine club has made a donation to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. Quota members donated toiletries for dormitory students to meet the students' basic hygiene needs. QI of St. Augustine members agreed to package them into kits and will deliver the items to each of the girls and boys dorms at elementary, middle and high school levels.
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| Donations to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
Quota International of St. Augustine/ District 27 |
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The 27th district of Quota International, with the help of the local St. Augustine club has made a donation to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.
The items were donated by Quotarians around the state at the recent annual conference. Contributions were presented to Kathleen Grunder, supervisor of After School Programming (including the Dormitory Program) by the District Governor Cindy Hurd.
Kathleen Grunder, Cindy Hurd
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| Caring for the Abandoned Senior Citizens
QI of Manila South (District 41 Philippines) |
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Quota International of Manila South (District 41 Philippines) visited the
Lualhati ng Maynila (Home for the Aged) last July 21, 2010 to bring some fun
and fellowship as well we treat the the abandoned seniors to lunch.
Date Taken: July 21, 2010
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| QI of Manila South District 41 Philippines garnered 2 int'l. awards
QI of Manila South (District 41 Philippines) |
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It is a great honor for QI of Manila South (D41 Phils.) to receive two international awards during the recent 86th QI Convention in Vancouver (July 2-5, 2010) - the 5k award for fund-raising and membership recruitment.
Date Taken: July 2010
Photographer: Emilie Simon
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Emilie Simon
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| RIGHTS of a CHILD POSTER
Quota International of Iloilo, Philippines |
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Photo of Posters distributed by Quota International of Iloilo on the occasion of their 12th Anniversary.
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Date Taken: June 17, 2010
Photographer: Chi N. Paredes
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Chi Paredes, President
7-22-10 |
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| Rights of the Child Posters for Leganes Elementary School
Quota International of Iloilo, Philippines |
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The Leganes Resource Center for the Deaf ( LRCD ) celebrated its 12th Anniversary by doing something diffrent this year. Through the initiative of Ms. Lolit Camalig , Municipal Social Worker , Quota International of Iloilo distributed close to 50 vertical RIGHTS of a CHILD posters to MSWD, Leganes Elem School and Leganes High School and Day Care Centers as part of the club's information and advocacy drive.
Among Iloilo Quotarians ( Ladies in White , Grey Uniforms from Left to Right ) were : Mary P Gustilo, School Principal, Asuncion Hilaos, IP School Principal and DEPED District Supervisor Editha Agilles, our friends at the Leganes Elementary School a collaborator in most LRCD activities.
Date Taken: June 17, 2010
Photographer: P Chi N. Paredes
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Chi Paredes, President
7-22-10 |
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| SPED ISEC FRIENDS ATTEND INSTALLATION OF QI ILOILO OFFICERS
Quota International of Iloilo, Philippines |
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A group of SPED ISEC ( special education school in Iloilo City ) friends attended the Installation of Officers of Quota International of Iloilo last May 26, 2010 for QY 2010-2011 under the leadership of P Asuncion ( Chi) N. Paredes.
Seated L-R : Janet, Rona, Renz, Dottie/ Standing L - R : Ian Paul, Chas and his Mom Helen Joy and Jason
Date Taken: May 26, 2010
Photographer: QI of Iloilo
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| Queens Service Medal
Whakatane New Zealand |
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Quota International of Whakatane wanted to share this pleasure with everyone. These two wonderful women of our Club received the honour of the Queens Service Medal. Two very hard working women.
Karla Hammond and Bonnie Roger
Date Taken: June 2010
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Wendy Tozer
7-2-10 |
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| Quota International of Valdosta Gives Checks to Charities
Quota International of Valdosta/Valdosta, GA |
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Quota International of Valdosta gave checks to local charities at our May meeting. $4,000.00 was give to the Children's Advocacy Center, Mission Point and Southside Recreation Center. These funds were raised by a Gift Wrap during the Christmas Holidays and our annual Taste of Valdosta.
Photographer: Jackie Tillman
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| District 8 Conference
District 8 |
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District 8 Conference was held in May of this year! Quota International of Northside Atlanta, Quota International of Rome, Quota International of Azalea City and Quota International of Valdosta were in attendance. It was a weekend of great fun and laughter and we really got to know each other a little better!
Photographer: Jackie Tillman
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| District 8 New Officers
District 8/ Georgia |
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Rosemary Hannie installed the newest District 8 Officers at our recent District Conference. Patti Sutton - Governor, Lucy Tomberlin - Lt. Governor, Karen Witt - Treasurer and (not pictured) Jane Shelton - Parliamentarian
Lucy Tomberlin, Patti Sutton, Rosemary Hannie and Karen Witt
Photographer: Jackie Tillman
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6-30-10 |
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| Andrew Henderson granted a scholarship by Quota International of Rome
Quota International of Rome |
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Quota International of Rome Ga, Inc. presented a $1000 Scholarship
to Myrie “Andrew” Henderson at Georgia School for the Deaf in
Cave Spring, GA. Sondra Wilkins, President presented the scholarship.
Andrew gave a moment of inspiration and was also the recipient of the Spivey Family Scholarship and the Jesse Forbes Jones scholarship. He is a whiz at computers and has been accepted by Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY.
This scholarship is funded by a Fashion Show which will be held on
August 21, 2010 at Coosa Country Club and will feature fashions by
Reese’s Fashion Gallery of Calhoun, GA. The money raised also benefits
Star House, Open Door Home, Boys & Girls Club, Hospitality House.
Nancy Collins, Andrew Henderson
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| QI MS Gulf Coast Announces Youth of the Year & Celebrates over $25,000.00 In Charitable Donations
Mississippi Gulf Coast, USA |
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The MS Gulf Coast Chapter of Quota International held its 2nd Annual Service & Appreciation Banquet on June 13, 2010 at St. Mark’s Church in Gulfport, MS. The local chapter of the world-wide service organization reviewed their past year of service to the speech and hearing impaired as well as disadvantaged women and children.
Nine students were recognized as recipients of the Youth Embracing Service Award, and Daniel Roberts of Moss Point High School was announced as the Youth of the Year. His philanthropic work earned him a $1,000.00 Savings Bond from the club. Other recipients present included: Brianna Cuevas, Maura Worch, Alexis Broussard, Haley Martin and Ashley-Calcote.
The Club also recognized the outstanding deaf leaders of the community with their Community Champion award. Virginia and Mary Margiotta, sisters, were selected and honored with a certificate and a handmade collage of their service work, which will hang at the de l’Epee Deaf Center.
Other awards included: $1,000.00 scholarship to Amber Jordan; Quota Rookie of the Year – Trisha Hubbard, Quota Volunteer of the Year - Vicki Miller, and Quotarian of the Year- Paula April. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to: Jerome Carver, Vester Wentzell, Romy Simpson, Ron Meyers, Coast Radio Group, Tom Miller, Knight-Abbey Printers, Walker Audio-Visual, RPM Domino’s Pizza, Vicki Parkhill, and Walgreen’s. Patron of the Year was IP Casino Resort Spa.
The club also presented over $6,500 in cash donations to: Hope Haven Children’s Services, de l’Epee Deaf Center, The Harrison County Emergency Youth Shelter, Jackson County CASA, The Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art Mud Dauber’s Camp, Feed My Sheep, The Lord is My Help, Loaves & Fishes and the Gulf Coast Rescue Mission.
The highlight of the event was the club’s tribute to their Charter President, Mary Frances Stafford. In recognition of her many years of dedication to Quota service, she was made an Honorary Member for Life, and the Quotarian of the Year Award will now bear her name as the Frances Stafford Quotarian of the Year Award.
Quota Youth Embracing Service (YES) Award winners. Back row, lt to rt: Brianna Cuevas, Maura Worch, Daniel Roberts (Youth of the Year Winner) Front row, lt to rt: Lois West, Quota Pres. 2009-2010, Alexis Broussard, Haley Martin, Ashley-Calcote, Vicki Miller, Quota Service Director 2009-2010
Date Taken: June 13, 2010
Photographer: Tamara Morrison
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| P Asuncion N. Paredes, QY 2010 -2011
Quota International of Iloilo, Philippines |
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As other incoming officers listen to D41 Gov. Lynne Piad ( hidden from camera ) IPP Cristy ( in printed blue ) maybe smiling with relief as she nearly completes her term while P Chi listens intently as she was just installed by DG Lynne with her " mantle of leadership , " ( a beautiful shawl ) while the candle is still lighted and receiving her President's guide. P Chi is in summery beige dress.
Erratum : In previous picture, the names have been swapped therefore from left to right, P Chi( beige ) and IPP Cristy ( printed blue ).
IPP Cristy S. Borromeo and P Chi Paredes
Date Taken: May 26, 2010
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PP Mariz Segovia
6-15-10 |
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| Quota International of Peterborough and the International Dragon Boat Races
Peterborough |
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QI Peterborough takes part in the International Dragon Boat Races to get Quota's Name out to the world. 2000 paddlers from countries around the world and across the United States and Canada and their support crews now know what Quota is. We planted the seeds, please help them grow.
Donna Potts, Eudene Harrington and Diane Passmore
Date Taken: June 13, 2010
Photographer: Leah Thomson
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Leah Thomson
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| QI ILOILO PRESIDENTS POSE for POSTERITY
Quota International of Iloilo, Philippines |
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A smile of relief is etched on IPP Cristy's face as she turns over the leadership of QI Iloilo to Asuncion ( Chi) N. Paredes for QY 2010-2011.
IPP Cristy other than being ex-officio member of the board is the Asst. Treasurer for the current term. Kudos !
Left to Right : IPP Cristy S. Borromeo and P Chi N. Paredes
Date Taken: May 26, 2010
Photographer: through CSB
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PP Mariz Segovia
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| Quota International of Whitsunday's Tiger Moth Adventure
Quota International of Whitsunday, Australia |
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Quota Whitsunday member Coleen Hill farewells the winner of the raffle on the Tiger Month Adventure flight over the Whitsundays and Airlie Beach.
Whitsunday Quota members gathered for a social at the Whitsunday Airport and one of our guests won the half hour sightseeing tour which was envied by everyone present.
Coleen Hill
Photographer: Margaret Roberts
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| Loud Shirt Day
Quota International of Whitsunday Inc, District 40 |
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Members and friends gathered at Presiden Kerrie's residence for lunch to celebrate Loud Shirt Day. Loud Shirt Day raises vital funds to help deaf and hearing imnpaired children to develop clear natural spoken language so they may fully participate in heir community, school, workplace and the hearing world. Loud Shirt Day brings some great fun to your work day and at the same time gives staff the chance to make a life changing difference to the lives of deaf babies and children in their local community. There are five centres throughout Australia that the Loud Shirt Day programme supports. In Queensland it is the Hear and Say Centre.
Lauri Farinelli, DG Jeanette Gray, President Kerrie McCallum-Coles, Anne Lowbridge, Barbarta Kinsey, Jill Farinelli and 'Wilson'the puppy
Date Taken: 16th May 2010
Photographer: not known
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| Efren G. Peñaflorida, Jr. at D41 16th District Conference
Quota International of Iloilo, Philippines |
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Quota International of Iloilo Members pose with CNN Hero of the Year Efren G. Peñaflorida, Jr. who spoke on "Volunteer Service, " at the D41 16th Discon. His " kariton," project may be modified and launched as a local " Cops N Kids, " project in our community.
Date Taken: April 2010
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IPLG Mariz Segovia
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| D41 Conference Fellowship Night
Quota International of Iloilo, Philippines |
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Australian Delegates to the 41st District Conference in Baguio City, Philippines last April, 2010 posing after their Michael Jackson dance medley no. with QIT Chris Tracey Patte and PIP Beris Pritchard in the middle.
Date Taken: April 9, 2010
Photographer: Noel Galang
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IPLG Mariz Segovia
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| D41 Conference Fellowship Night
QI Iloilo - D41 |
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Jackson 5 medley dance : I Want You Back, ABC, The Love You Saved...The dances were QIT Chris Tracey-Patte, QI PIP and SPA LO Beris Pritchard, SPA Dir. Karen Murphy, D40 DG Jeanette Gray, D40 LG Marcia Goulevitch, D40 DST Jill Farinelli, QI of Whitsunday P Renee Martin, QI Whitsunday member Kerrie McCallum-Coles, D30 World Service Com. Chair Jenny Casey and D34 PDG and Int'l. By-Laws Chair Denise Rowell
Date Taken: April 2010
Photographer: Noel Galang
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IPLG Mariz Segovia
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| Mary's new theme hat
District 18 Conference, Collingwood |
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District 18 Governor Mary Delaney accepts and models her new spring hat in an off shore skit. It was designed with her motto in mind, "Spring forward together in Quota". Hidden in the hat was a contribution for the off shore fund to send our Governor to Hawaii from the Peterborough Club.
Governor Mary Delaney
Date Taken: May 14, 2010
Photographer: Leah Thomson
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Leah Thomson
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| District 18 Conference 2010
District 18 Conference, Collingwood |
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(from left)Judy Goulet, Canada Area and International Rep., Governor Mary Delaney, Lt. Governor Ann Keating Morrison, Sec./Treas. Kim Sanders and Marie Dobson Dunlop, Parliamentarian
Date Taken: May 15, 2010
Photographer: Leah Thomson
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| Future Quota Leaders
District 18 Conference, Collingwood |
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We had 10 first timers attend conference and what a joy they were! It really was heart warming to see their enthusiasm and we can hardly wait to go to the conferences that they will some day head up as Lt. Governors and Governors.
First Timers!
Date Taken: May 12, 2010
Photographer: Leah Thomson
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Leah Thomson
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| Ann's Q-Tip
District 18 Conference, Collingwood |
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Ann has been sending out her news letter for our D&G teams called "Q-Tips" and she wanted to remind us of this great source of information. That was one big "Newfie" q-tip!
Ann Keating Morrison, Lt. Governor of District 18
Date Taken: May 11, 2010
Photographer: Leah Thomson
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| Springing into the Garden Tour
Quota International of Sioux City |
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Quota International of Sioux City will be hosting their 11th annual Garden Tour in June. View their club "Quotagram" to get more information.
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| A Cavalcade of Fashion
Quota International of Forster Tuncurry |
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Our next big fund raiser is a wonderful event called a cavalcade of fashion and this year the parade is called "AND THE BRIDE WORE". These are authentic gowns worn by real people from our history and the parade is made more memorable by the stories of the gowns.
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| Relay for Life
Quota International of Valdosta |
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Quota International of Valdosta participated in Valdosta's annual Relay for Life Friday, April 30th. The event starts at 7pm and lasts until 7am Saturday morning. Although weather did not allow us to stay all night, our team raised a little over $1,200.00!!!
Date Taken: 04/30/2010
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Jackie Tillman
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| Installation Banquet for Quota International of Valdosta
Quota International of Valdosta/Valdosta, GA |
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Quota International of Valdosta hosted thier annual Installation Banquet Tuesday, April 27th at Smok'n Pig BBQ Restaurant. Our new officers for 2010-2011 are: Robbie Brooker-President, Donna Norton-President Elect, Garna Miller-Vice President, Corresponding Secretary-Patsy Permenter, Recording Secretary-Cindy Robinson, Treasurer-Jackie Tillman, Past-President- Nell Adams, and Board Members at Large: Eileen Trantham, Sylvia Hutton and Jan Blanton.
Date Taken: 04/27/2010
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Jackie Tillman
5-2-10 |
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| QI of Orrville Received "Worthy Works Award"
Quota International of Orrville, Ohio, U.S.A. |
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Quota International of Orrville was named the 2010 Recipient of the "Worthy Works Award" sponsored by the Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Wayne County Community Foundation. The $1,000 award recognizes the important contributions that not-for-profit members of the Chamber make to their community.
QI of Orrville was chosen not only for its support of deaf and hard of hearing individuals and of disadvantaged women and children, but also for its successful launch of the Cops 'n Kids program in 2009. OACC board members were impressed with the ability of a local service organization to combine two goals--building relationships with police officers and providing resources to improve literacy skills - into a single program.
Ferenc Relle, Executive Director of the Wayne County Community Foundation presented the award to Quota President Julie Leathers and Sgt. Bill Stitt of the Orrville Police Department at the Chamber's 95th annual meeting held Tuesday, April 27, 2010.
Ferenc Relle, Julie Leathers, Sgt. Bill Stitt
Date Taken: April 27, 2010
Photographer: Amy Meluch, QI of Orrville
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| Estero Bay Lock-Up
Quota international of Morro Bay |
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Quota International of Morro Bay observed Quota Cares Month with a special community outreach: the Estero Bay Lock-Up for Camp Hapitok, Friday, March 26. The event took place at a "Jail" on the corner of Morro Bay Blvd. and Napa in Morro Bay.
Estero Bay Lock-Up was ACT I. Members of the service organization and the community at large acquired warrants, enabling them to "arrest" friends. The arrest warrants included a picture of the participant photographed behind bars, information about the Lock-Up, and a donation receipt.
Those arrested were taken to jail on the day of the Lock-Up, and remained there until they posted bail. Those unable to spend time in jail gave their bail money to Quotarians in order to stay out of jail.
Members of Quota took shifts at the Jail, standing on the corner with "Quota Cares for Hapitok" signs to solicit donations from people walking or driving by. Other members of Quota handed out brochures and talked to passers-by about the club's goals and service projects, as well as talking about Camp Hapitok.
The project was a huge success, bringing in over $3300. In addition to being able to sponsor A Day at the Bay, Quota International of Morro Bay will be able to contribute almost $2000 to the general fund for Camp Hapitok.
ACT II of the Quota Cares Month Project, A Day at the Bay for the children of Camp Hapitok, will take place July 28, 2010. Camp Hapitok is a local summer camp for children with hearing and speech disorders. Campers and T.I.G.R.'s (high school volunteers) will be treated to a fun-filled and educational day in beautiful Morro Bay with Morro Bay Quotarians leading the way. They will fly kites provided by Quota and decorated during arts and crafts at camp, build sand castles by teams competing for prizes, play games at the beach, have lunch, and visit the Morro Bay Aquarium and Natural History Museum.
Camp Hapitok is greatly appreciated in our community, and its mission fits with Quota's commitment to provide service which improves the lives of deaf, hard-of-hearing, and speech impaired youngsters. Our members know that we are truly making a difference in the lives of the children at Hapitok by our support.
Date Taken: 3-26-10
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Lana Hollady
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| District 33 Pajama Project
QI Santa Maria |
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Another club who collected pajamas by putting boxes at the Rabobanks.
QI Atascadero
Date Taken: 4/9/10
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Vicki Conable
4-21-10 |
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| District 33 Pajama Project
QI Santa Maria, CA |
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For Quota Cares Month District 33 banded together to collect new pajamas and new books for disadvantaged children in their communities. All 7 clubs participated in the project.
QI San Luis Obispo
Date Taken: 4/9/10
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Vicki Conable
4-21-10 |
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| Community Wide Baby Shower for Quota Cares Month
Quota International of Valdosta/Valdosta, GA |
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For Quota Cares Month this year, we decided to have a Community Wide Baby Shower for the Pregnancy Support Clinic in Valdosta, GA. We set up at our local Wal-Mart and after 6 hours of work with monetary, clothing and baby item donations, we raised around $1,500.00
Date Taken: 03/13/2010
Photographer: Jackie Tillman
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Jackie Tillman
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| District 6 Conference
Canton, Ohio |
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Conference Host members of QI of Canton, are all smiles over the success of District Conference. Their theme for conference was "Classic Quota"
Canton Quota Members
Date Taken: 4/18/2010
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CAD Linda Morton
4-20-10 |
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| District 6 Conference
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Ninety-Eight members and guests attended District 6 Conference in Canton, Ohio. QI of Canton was the host club. The conference was an outstanding success with much information, fellowship and fun.
Linda Morton CAD and Laura Lahman SAD
Date Taken: 4/17/2010
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CAD Linda Morton
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| QI of Manila South with Efren Peñaflorida (2009 CNN Winner for Community Service)
QI of Manila South (D41 Philippines) |
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Efren Peñaflorida, the 2009 CNN Community Service Winner, was the guest speaker at the 16th District Conference of D41 (Philippines) on 10 April 2010 at the Baguio Country Club.
front row: Lisset Laus-Velasco, Norsky Sison-Garcia, Past District Governor Susan Miranda, Efren, Immediate Past President Raquel Galvez-Leonio, standing from left: Guia Castillo, Dolly Santos, Lulli Vilchez, Mia Santos, Asst Treasurer Bia Barros, Zyrnie Perez, Colo Ventosa, Past President Emilie Simon, Chiqui Jao-Africa, Vernice Nieto-Songco, Past District Secretary Treasurer Buchay Africa, Christine Africa-Salvador, Auditor Yeyeng Esguerra, Nenabell Unson, President Chat Scheyer, Past District Governor Marilou del Rosario, Past President Marot Santisteban-Fernandez
Date Taken: 10 April 2010
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Emilie Simon
4-17-10 |
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| Delegates from Australia with the 2010-2011 D41 District Team
QI of Manila South (D41 Philippines) |
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The 2010-2011 D41 (Philippines) District Team pose with the delegates from Australia after the Installation Rites at the Governor's Ball of the 16th District Conference on 10 April 2010 at the Baguio Country Club.
D41 Gov Lynne Piad (in red), Lt Gov Emilie Simon (seated left), District Secretary Treasurer Bernadette Galang (seated right), Int'l Rep and QI Treasurer Chris Tracey-Patte (seated center), PIP Beris Pritchard (seated 2nd from left), standing from left - D40 DG Jeanette Gray, D34 PDG/Intl Bylaws Chair Denise Rowell, D40 LG Marcia Goulevitch, SPA Director Karen Murphy, Kerrie McCallum-Coles, Member, Whitsunday Club, D40 DST Jill Farinelli, Chair-D30 World Service Com Jenny Casey Member, Brisbane South Club and Whitsunday Pres. Renee Martin
Date Taken: 10 April 2010
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| Australian delegates perform at the Michael Jackson Fellowship Night
QI of Manila South (D41 Philippines) |
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The delegates from Australia, headed by International Representative and QI Treasurer Chris Tracey-Patte and PIP Beris Pritchard, performed a well applauded dance number during the 'Michael Jackson' Fellowship Night of the 16th District Conference of D41 Philippines at the Baguio Country Club on 9 April 2010.
IR-QI Treas. Dr. Chris Tracey-Patte, PIP Beris Pritchard, SPA Director Karen Murphy, D40 DG Jeanette Gray, D40 LG Marcia Goulevitch, D40 DST Jill Farinelli, QI of Whitsunday Pres. Renee Martin, Kerrie McCallum-Coles, Member, Whitsunday Club, Chair-D30 World Service Com Jenny Casey Member, Brisbane South Club and D34 PDG/Intl Bylaws Chair Denise Rowell
Date Taken: 9 April 2010
Photographer: Emilie Simon
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| Quota of Moranbah Cupcake Drive
Quota, Moranbah |
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The Quota Club of Moranbah set aside a weekend of baking (and taste testing! ) for Life
Education as their Quota Care Project. The Cupcake Drive was a first time initiative for
the club and proved to be a successful fundraiser. The club was flooded with orders from
across the community with over a 1000 cupcakes to bake when the final order reached our
desk. The ladies were a little nervous at how we would coordinate such an effort, however
a production line was soon established and cute little cupcakes were the end result! The
club of Moranbah felt such a project has a two pronged approach, the members experience
the fellowship and fun of getting together with a group of awesome ladies plus having the
warm and fuzzy feeling of helping a great program such as Life Education.
Cathy Daniels & Marcia Goulevitch
Photographer: Rosie
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| Quota Cares Month March 2010
Gladstone/Qld. Australia |
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ABOUT THE HARBOUR FESTIVAL: SUNDAY 28TH MARCH TO SUNDAY 4TH APRIL 2010 The week-long celebration that we have come to know and love as the Gladstone Harbour Festival has a humble past but a very exciting future! Over 48 years ago the Gladstone Harbour Festival was born - a one-day celebration to greet the winners of the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race as they crossed the finishing line. The Festival rapidly expanded to seven days and nights, jam-packed with entertainment that we now know as the Gladstone Harbour Festival. The Festival has enjoyed a huge growth, with over 70 000 spectators visiting the annual event. Much of this success can be contributed to the range and quality of free entertainment provided at the Festival throughout the entire week. On Sunday 28th March 2010 the Rio Tinto Alcan Opening Street Parade with the theme of GOING GREEN commenced at 4pm with Floats leaving from the Gladstone Showgrounds and ending up at the Mission to Seafarers at the Marina. 7 of our 18 members participated along with President Rosemary’s husband (truck provider/driver), family and friends of Quota Gladstone Club. As we progressed through town we handed out lollies and Easter chokkies and lots and lots of Quota promotional stuff – we actually ran out of goodies before we reached our destination BUT we’ll know better next year!! As we approached the main street the announcement was as follows: “Quota Gladstone Club is all about SERVING OUR COMMUNITY and that’s exactly what we’ve been doing for the past 42 years helping the disadvantaged in our community and sharing our friendship and fellowship across the Gladstone region. Our Float is about saving energy and doing things in an environmentally friendly way BUT it’s more about our group of 18 enthusiastic women channelling our ENERGY into helping the Gladstone community. If you have a cause that needs some support…then let us know so we can channel our ENERGY your way.
Date Taken: 28.03.2010
Photographer: Sec. Val Radloff
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| MS Gulf Coast Celebrates Quota Cares Month with Annual Shenanigan's Parade
Mississippi Gulf Coast, USA |
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Over 5,000 people celebrated their Irish heritage in the streets of Gulfport, MS, at the 25th Annual Shenanigan's Parade, sponsored by QI, MS Gulf Coast. The popular tourist event and local favorite, is the group's largest Community Service Project of the year, and was recognized with an International Award of Excellence in 2007.
The parade included more than 50 units, with marchers, antique cars, floats, bag pipes and more. Spectators came from as far away as 100 miles, to catch the unique "prizes" thrown from the many colorful units... wooden nickels, beads, mini green beer steins, cabbages, potatoes and onions.
Special guests this year, included QI International President, Rosemary Hannie and District 21 Governor, Mary Lou Blackley.
For the story and more photos, please visit our website: http://www.quotams.com
Date Taken: March 14, 2010
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Vicki Miller
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| 15th Annual Taste of Valdosta
Quota International of Valdosta |
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We had 14 vendors (restaurants) participate in this year's Taste of Valdosta. Atlanta Bread Company, Rainwater Conference Center, Shoney's, Baytree Pizza, Barberitos, Submarina, Moe's, Pammy Cakes, Ruby Tuesday, Sur Este, Smok'n Pig, Firehouse Subs, Beef O'Brady's, and Georgia Pasty Co.
Date Taken: 03/27/10
Photographer: Marie Benefield
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Jackie Tillman
3-28-10 |
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| 15th Annual Taste of Valdosta
Quota International of Valdosta/ Valdosta, GA |
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Quota Club of Valdosta hosted their 15th Annual Taste of Valdosta Saturday, March 27. We had a full house, lots of great food and sponsors and were able to raise money for 3 local charities: Children's Advocacy Center, Mission Point, and Southside Recreation Center.
Date Taken: 03/27/10
Photographer: Jackie Tillman
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Jackie Tillman
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| Quota Darwin Give Tracy Aged Care a Pamper
Quota Darwin, Australia |
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The Quota Darwin group of ladies helped to pamper the residents of Frontier Services Tracy Aged Care earlier this month by providing manicures and foot spa treatments at the facility as part of Quota Cares month. With their flashing heart pins on the ladies set up temporary beauty saloon and entertained low care residents by indulging them in treatments and a scrumptious afternoon tea. It was not only the female inhabitants who came along to be spoilt for the afternoon as a lot of the men also lined up. “The looks on their faces was priceless. We enjoyed it as much as they did.” stated one Quotarian.
Coral Reichlmeier, Yilna Atie, Jaquelina Hargreaves, Rita Boxo, Joan Hahn, Albino Perazzetta & Jan Learoyd
Date Taken: 6 March 2010
Photographer: Jeannie Roberts
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Jeannie Roberts
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| Clean UpAustralia Day
Quota Inernational of Whitsunday |
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Whitsunday members having fun at their annual Clean Up Australia Day where they enjoyed a sausage sizzle and hot scones after the cleanup.
SPAD Karen Murphy, 40th District Governor Jeanette Gray, Whitsunday Quota members, President Renee Johnson, Margaret Roberts, Barbara Kinsey, Nicky Dyer, Jamie Allen & Margaret Perkins
Date Taken: 7th March 2010
Photographer: Jill Farinelli
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Margaret Roberts
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| New Members Pinned in Valdosta, GA
Quota International of Valdosta/Valdosta, GA |
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New members, Cherie Hunt, Lee Warner & Jeannie Lindsey, were pinned by our Vice President Donna Norton recently. Quota International of Valdosta is so happy to have these new ladies!
Donna, Cherie, Lee & Jeannie
Date Taken: 03/09/2010
Photographer: Jackie Tillman
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Jackie Tillman
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| NEW BEGINNINGS
Quota International of Morro Bay |
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At a program meeting on February 25, 2010, Quota International of Morro Bay celebrated “New Beginnings,” both in Morro Bay and at an orphanage called Project Hope, located in the southeastern part of Haiti. How can this happen?
The first new beginning is a very happy blessing. Quotarian Tiffany Smart is expecting a baby girl in May. We, her Quota sisters, gave her a baby shower on this day, February 25, 2010. There were baby gifts, balloons flying and games to challenge those quick-witted Quotarians. Cake and special guests completed the great fun we had celebrating Tiffany and Jorn’s “New Beginning”.
The second new beginning became a reality out of our deep desire to help children both here in our community and worldwide. We heard about Project Hope orphanage through a missionary who had just returned from Haiti. Through her we learned about the work being done there to give kids a home, school, food and medical care. We also learned how they are being taught to be enterprising young people who can remain in Haiti and be a part of making life there possible. Then the earthquake happened, the demands became insurmountable, and the idea was born to not only celebrate our own little new beginning here at home, but to do something at the same time and place that would create hope in the hearts of those children at Project Hope.
This is how it happened. We paid the usual $17.25 for lunch; however, we were served a “kid’s lunch”. That’s right, mac and cheese! The catering staff at the Inn at Morro Bay graciously agreed to partner with us in this endeavor; consequently, we were charged only $7.00 for lunch. The remaining lunch money in the amount of $300.00, was sent via our missionary contact to help Project Hope so that the children at the Haitian orphanage might also enjoy a “New Beginning”.
All members got involved in this happy event! We were able to celebrate the upcoming birth of our “Quota Baby” and accomplish some wonderful service for the price of lunch!
Tiffany Smart - Mom To Be
Photographer: Lana Hollady
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Lana Hollady
3-8-10 |
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| Press Release of QI D41 16th DisCon
Quota Int'l. of Manila South |
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Date Taken: February 28, 2010
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Emilie Simon
3-1-10 |
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| Quota International of Whitsunday Supports Prostate Cancer
Quota International of Whitsunday |
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Quota International of Whitsunday held a Blue Ribbon Dinner Dance in aid of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. The funds, $3,550.00 were donated to Dave Roberts the convenor of the Whitsunday Prostate Cancer Support Group by Whitsunday Quota members Narelle Cawthorne and Margaret Roberts.
Dave Roberts, Narelle Cawthorne, and Margaret Roberts
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2-25-10 |
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| Front Row Phonics Sound Systems
Quota International of Whitsunday |
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Narelle Cawthorne and Margaret Roberts (QI Whitsunday), Janet Hogan (Villa Botanica), Lisa Milne (Proserpine Primary School P&C), and Raelee Cox (Principal Proserpine Primary)
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| Margaret Roberts and Mitchell Laughton
Quota International of Whitsunday |
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Quota International of Whitsunday has had a very successful fund raising year and as a result the funds raised at two of their functions have been donated to the Proserpine State Primary and Proserpine State High Schools to enable them to purchased 5 Front Row Phonics Sound Systems.
Year 6 student Mitchell Laughton is enjoying some of the best school marks of his life thanks to the fundraising efforts of QI Whitsunday and this innovative new system.
The club become involved with the Front Row Phonics Sound System through Mitchell when he was a guest speaker at one of their meetings. Mitchell impressed the Quota members with his presentation and they could see that since he has had the audio system in his classroom how much confidence he had gained. As a result QI Whitsunday was keen to give equal opportunities to all students to advance in their studies.
The Front Row Phonics Sound system involves the installation of four speakers in the classroom that projects the teacher’s voice to all corners of the room and assists not only the hearing impaired but all students and the teachers as well.
A total of $9240 was donated to purchase the equipment. The money was raised through QI Whitsunday’s Annual Whitsunday Wedding Expo and the Villa Botanica Open Garden weekend. Plans are now underway for further fundraising to enable the club to donate these systems to all schools in the Proserpine and Airlie Beach area.
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| Quota Darwin Aged Care Christmas Parties
Quota Darwin, Australia |
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Just to prove that Santa did get to Darwin Australia, the Quota Darwin group brought out the Christmas bells again this year, spreading cheer to two of their favourite aged care facilities in the Top End. Terrace Gardens and Tracy Aged Care facilities rang out to the musical tones of Christmas on Sunday 6 December 2009 when our ladies attempted to sing in tune to the piano accompaniment of the talented Helen Allmich.
Gifts, cake, wine, beer, soft drinks and a little bit of silly fun for the silly season were served by the members. The smiling faces of the residents in recognition of the old tunes were all the encouragement the members needed to make it an enjoyable afternoon for all.
Tracy & Terrace Gardens Aged Care Facilities
Date Taken: 6 Dec 2009
Photographer: Jeannie Roberts
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Jeannie Roberts
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| The Best Things Come in Small Packages
QI Mississippi Gulf Coast, USA |
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After Katrina, Quotarians from all over the USA sent us "Shoeboxes of Love", which we distributed to 600 children! We have continued to "pay it forward", by collecting these special gifts each year, and distributing them to the children in our local foster homes, and emergency children's shelter. It's a wonderful tradition for which we have Quotarians to thank!
Lois West, Vicki Miller, Kim Miller
Date Taken: December 10, 2009
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Vicki L. Miller
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QI Mississippi Gulf Coast, USA |
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The elderly are often forgotten during the holidays - not so at the Biloxi Community Living Center! A dozen Quotarians, along with family members and special friends, joined together on the Sunday before Christmas to sing Christmas carols, "boogie with Santa", and serve the residents homemade cookies and lemonade. Santa "Q" even presented each resident a cuddly stuffed animal (which they adored!) It made our Christmas more memorable than ever - and we were not allowed to leave until we promised we'd be back!
Date Taken: Dec. 20, 2009
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