August 2014 Silly Boat Regatta 2014 ! The sun shone down and hit records as we celebrated our 30th Anniversary of the Silly Boat

Regatta this year! Fundraising totals are $112,000 and counting! We couldn’t have done it with-

out the great support of our Sponsors—particularly our Presenting Sponsor Coast Capital Sav-

ings. Additionally, the teams, volunteers, and of course community members who attended the

event.

For our volunteers—we can’t thank you enough! Countless hands are at the event to help us

along the way, from early morning set-up to late afternoon take-down; the talents of our many

volunteers shine through. Over 200 volunteers assist the day of the event helping with food,

entertainment and logistics.

We must also take time to recognize our participants – volunteers themselves. This year 43

teams participated and, although some boats may only last a few minutes in the water each team

spends numerous hours planning, building and fundraising!

Additionally many local businesses volunteer their time, equipment, or services, to assist us in

offering festivities at Silly Boat which are enjoyed by all., true friends of the Centre and Silly

Boat

All funds raised at Silly Boat go towards programs and services provided at the Centre. As a not

-for-profit agency, every program and service provided is touched by fundraised monies in

some way. With 249 children on our wait list—waiting up to 5 months for some services, the

continued support of this great fundraiser is so gratefully appreciated.

Here’s a list of all our teams this year ! Next time you find yourself in any of their establish-

ments, be sure to give a special “Ahoy There” to recognize their support of the Centre!

What’s Coming Up!

In partnership with SHAW

TV & The Port Theatre,

The CDC 2nd Annual

Telethon—Oct. 5th

12:00 PM—8:00 PM

Big Kahuna Golf Classic

September 13th

Sunnyhill Seating Clinic -

November 2014

Watch for Little Drummer

Fund Campaign events in

November & December!

Gift wrapping volunteers

needed December 1-24th

Contact Michelle at

michelle@nanaimocdc.com

or (250) 753-0251 Ext. 227

Santa Arrival: Woodgrove

Centre—November

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Santa Breakfast: Country

Club Centre—November

Children’s Event—North

Town Centre—December

Inside this issue:

CDC Telethon 2

What’s Happening 3

You Can Make A

Difference!

4

THE BEAR FACTS

A newsletter from the Nanaimo Child Development Centre

Silly Boat 2014 Teams!

All Canada Moving

BC Ferry & Marine Workers

BCNU Superheroes in Scrubs

Bliss Gowns & Events

Browns Social House

Casino Nanaimo

Child Development Centre

Costco

Friday Faux

Generations Church

Herrington Family & Friends

Huong Lan Restaurant

Inuktun Services Ltd.

Isagenix

Island Clean

Jesse’s Gift

Landlubber Pub

London Drugs - Port Place

Long Lake Chiropractic

McDonald's Restaurants

McKee Family & Friends

Midas Auto Service

Nanaimo Filipino Canadians

Nanaimo Pipe & Drums &

Legion #10

Nanaimo U Lock Mini Storage

Nanaimo Yacht Club

Nordia

Old Navy

Oxy Pub & Liquor Store

Ozy Family

Palace Hotel

Ramsay, Lampman, Rhodes

RBC

Real Estate Webmasters

Save Colliery Dam

SHAW TV

Starbucks

Superette Foods

The Wave & Wolf

VisionArts Eyecare Centre

Walmart

Young Professionals of Nanaimo

Page 2 THE BEAR FACTS

Drop In or Tune in Sunday October 5th We invite families, individuals, service groups and businesses to participate in our Telethon broadcast by making a dona-tion live at the Port Theatre and doing a brief interview on air if desired, or call in your donation during the show from the comfort of your own home. All donations are tax deductible. There will be tons of entertainment all day long, BBQ, Balloon Artist—Crazy Chris, face painting and so much more! At the time of this publication, Individual Donors between 12PM - 7:45 PM of $20 or more will receive one entry per person for the following "Donor Prize Giveaway"- NOTE: “Donor Prize” giveaways are lim-ited to individual donors only. Air Canada (tickets for two) to any

North American destination (including Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean)

Check our website for upcoming info on more giveaways!

"For further information about the event please contact:

Steven Bowers (250) 753-0251 (Ext: 264)

steven@nanaimocdc.com, OR Michelle Kocourek (250) 753-0251 Ext. 227 michelle@nanaimocdc.com For more information check out our web-site: www.nanaimoocdc.com/events/telethon

Exciting News! In partnership with Port Theatre

and SHAW TV we bring you the

Second Annual CDC Telethon!

What’s Happening at the Child Development Centre

Page 3 THE BEAR FACTS

Safety & Accessibility Project !

Our grateful thanks to Variety—the Children’s Charity for funding for the Safety & Accessibility Project . The completion of this project al-lows all families receiving services who attend the Centre easy access to the indoor and outdoor areas of the building and with the installa-tion of new carpeting throughout the building, a fresh new look! Special thanks to those who provided services to complete the project:

B. Gallant Homes Ltd., Haylock Bros. Paving Ltd., United Floors, Advanced Automatic Doors Ltd. , R. Gallazin & Son Ltd., and Securco Services Inc.

BEFORE!

AFTER!

Stop in for a tour and see the new changes!

BEFORE!

AFTER!

All donations made to the NCDC are tax deductible and go directly to programs and services that support chil-

dren and families in our community. Funds raised throughout the year provide services to the communities

from Ladysmith to Lantzville, including Protection & Gabriola Island as well as being the mid-north Island

CDBC assessment site. Ways to make a difference:

YES, I want to help a child in my community.

I’m pleased to support the Nanaimo Child Development Centre with my donation

of: $25 $50 $100 Other $ ________ or

Membership at $20 ( tax deductible)

Yes, I would like to put my name on your Donor Wall (Donor Wall donations

start at minimum donation of $500. Please call Michelle Kocourek at 753-0251 Ext 227)

Cheque (please make cheque payable to the Nanaimo Child Development Centre)

I’d like to spread my donation throughout the year.

Please debit my account each month (enclose a Void Cheque) or charge

Card Number ___________________ Expiry ________________

Visa Mastercard

Twelve equal payments of $____________: Total:$___________

Name________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________

City______________________________Postal Code __________

Phone ________________________ Email __________________

All donations made to the Nanaimo Child Development Centre are tax deductible

Nanaimo Child Development Centre Society

1135 Nelson Street

Nanaimo, BC

V9S 2K4

Scott Bradford Executive Director

Pam McAdam Program Director

Michelle Kocourek Resource Development

Mission Statement Promoting optimum child development by

serving children with developmental needs

and their families.

A newsletter from the

Nanaimo Child Development Centre

“You can make a difference in the lives of children”

Become a Member:

Membership to the Nanaimo Child Development Centre

has never been easier. 100% of the proceeds of your

$20 membership fees goes directly to fund programs and

services here at the Centre? Simply drop in to the Centre

and ask at the front desk or download the printable form

found at: www.nanaimocdc.com. Membership fees are

tax deductible!

Monthly Giving Plan:

We can help arrange preauthorized monthly contribu-

tions. In exchange, you receive a tax receipt and help

make a difference in a child’s life

Leave a Legacy:

In your will and estate planning , consider making a provi-

sion for the Centre or naming us as the beneficiary. We are

registered with Leave a Legacy British Columbia

(www.leavealegacy.ca). This excellent national program is

administered by the Canadian Association of Gift Planners.

Online Donations:

Donate directly to the Centre on our secure server at:

www.nanaimocdc.com/DONATE NOW button

Telethon

Call in or join us live at the Port Theatre on October 5th for

the 2nd Annual Telethon. (250) 591-8011. 12:00 PM—

8:00 PM. Great prizes and fun activities all day!