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What
is the May Court Club?
The May Court Club is the oldest volunteer Association in Canada. It
was founded in Ottawa in 1898 by Lady Aberdeen, wife of Canada's
Governor General at the time. Since then
May Court Clubs have been established in 9
Ontario cities. The
Barrie
branch was established in 1970 and joined the Association of May
Court Clubs of Canada that same year.
The Barrie Club has 125 members who enthusiastically donated over 14,500 hours of service last year, benefiting the young, elderly, and the citizens in our community. The motto DEO REGI VICINO - God, King, Neighbour - embodies the Club's vision statement to provide direct service to various groups as well as financial assistance to individuals and charities in need. Please see:
(www.ginghamdoor.com)
(www.maycourt.org)
As
well as providing direct service, the May Court Club of Barrie
donated over $75,000 this year to various individuals, community
service groups and care centers, including the Royal Victoria
Hospital Cancer Care Center in Barrie.
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FUNDRAISERS: |
Homes for the Holidays
Tour which takes place annually in November. See our
Events page for more information regarding this year’s
event (click
here). TICKETS SOLD AT THE GINGHAM DOOR! |
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Odds & Sods Sale - This years sale was held Saturday,
April 10, 2010. |
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Event
Convener Marianne Schnall presents a cheque to Barrie
Club President Cindy Alty for $2,326.95, the money
raised at this year's Odds n’Sods sale. Thanks to the
forty-eight volunteers and to event host Botanix for
their support in making this year's event a success. |
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STAY TUNED FOR OTHER SCHEDULED EVENTS!!!! |
SERVICE PROJECTS:
Club
members are presently involved in the following projects.
YOUTH:
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Nutrition program provided to 40 elementary schools in the Barrie
area.
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Ontario Early Years Cente'r - Assistance is given to parents and their pre-school
aged children weekly
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Education Entrance Awards (10) given annually to deserving
secondary students to assist with further education at College or
University
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The May Court
Club of Barrie Donates $12,100 To Local Students
Eleven students from Bear Creek H.S., Eastview, St. Joan
of Arc, Central, St. Joseph's H.S., St. Peters S.S. and
Barrie North were the recipients of this years' student
awards from The May Court Club of Barrie. Each student
received $1,000 plus $100 for books to go towards their
college or university education. A juried panel and a
thorough selection process had the honour of recognizing
some of the outstanding students in Barrie.
The May Court Club of Barrie is celebrating their 40th
Anniversary year in The City of Barrie and continues to
raise funds for charitable needs in all parts of our
community. Please support this volunteer organization by
shopping at The Gingham Door ladies consignment shop at
114 A Dunlop St. E, Barrie until July 4th when they
close for the summer season. Sale prices are on now and
through Promenade Days in downtown Barrie.
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SENIORS:
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Residents of I.O.O.F. and Grove Park Home enjoy ongoing programs
and special parties.
COMMUNITY:
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Meals on Wheels deliveries
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Funding to 14 charitable organizations including, Foundation for People with Special Needs, Brock Youth Resource
Center, Children’s Aid Foundation and others.
GINGHAM DOOR:
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Women’s ‘Nearly New’ consignment clothing shop operates
September to July.
PARTNER
PROJECTS:
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May Court
is pleased to have Botanix partner with us in supporting our
charitable works. For every Lady Aberdeen Rose (named after
our founder) purchased, Botanix will be donating $2.00 to
our Club.
May Court is also pleased to have Bradford Greenhouses
(Garden Gallery, Barrie) partner with us in supporting our
charitable works. For everything purchased at Bradford
Greenhouses' local store they will be donating a percentage
to our Club.
The money the May Court Club receives from both of these
organizations will go to support those in need in our local
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Designated
Charity – Public Foundation 86453 7097 RR0001
114 A Dunlop Street, Barrie, Ontario L4M 1A4
Telephone (705) 737-1322
Website: www.ginghamdoor.com
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