MAIDSTONE — A regular meeting of the Maidstone Drop In Centre was held at the centre April 7 with 16 members in attendance.
A report was made regarding containers for emergency blankets, sleeping bags and other items to be stored at the centre.
Purchase of a new style of flower containers that need watering only every few weeks was discussed. Old rubber tire containers, made and donated by John Jesse, are to be given to the local museum.
The March-April potluck birthday celebration was planned for April 22 followed by bingo.
The centre is catering food for the SSFA annual meeting and fun day. Members will serve soup, sandwiches, dessert and morning muffins April 29. Phone Doreen Hope at 306-893-2334 to register for bowling or cards.
The paint colour for the building has been chosen and will be the same or close to the same as the current colour.
Following adjournment, lunch was served by Jean Hartman. After a short lunch break, the annual meeting followed.
A total of 4,760 signed the centre’s guest book in the past year.
Nomination convener was Denise Newton assisted by Dorothy Harmel. All positions were filled with volunteers. New president is Cheryl McCaskil, who recently moved here from Calgary. Secretary is Jean Hartman, treasurer Denise Newton and vice-president Shannon Smith.
A vote of thanks was given to Margaret MacEachern who has been president for a number of years and worked diligently to keep our centre running efficiently. At the close of the meeting lunch was provided by Jean Hartman.
