WEEKLY UPDATES Happy Friday Everyone! As the world watches the 2012 Summer Olympics, we are reminded to reach for Gold in every area in our lives and never give up on achieving our dreams. Here are PYL’s weekly updates, as we reach for GOLD: SUB-‐BRANCH PROGRESS:
• July 30th the National Executive Board travelled to the East for PYL Yamacraw Elections. PYL would like to thank all of the outgoing officers of Yamacraw for their hard work and dedication to PYL during their tenure. We thank you so much and congratulate the new executive officers led by newly elected Chairman Ms. Camille Cooper
Please note the following sub-‐branches are also up for elections/establishment: Elizabeth, Southern Shores, Grand Bahama, Carmichael, Engerlston, San Salvador, Bain & Grants Town. If you or someone you know, are interested in becoming a member or an executive of a sub-‐branch, please contact the sub-‐branch committee at [email protected] PROGRESSIVE SPOTLIGHT: Progressive Young Liberals all around the nation are cheering on the talented and driven Bahamian athletes competing at the 2012 Summer Olympics. You all are making us very proud. Continue to represent the Bahamas well! Birthday Wishes to all those who celebrated their birthday this week. A special Happy Birthday to PYL’s very own National Executive Officer and Former PYL Chairman Mr. Omar Armbrister. May God bless you all to see many more. PYL’S NATIONWIDE BOOK DRIVE: PYL is dedicated to supporting the initiatives of the PLP Government as it relates to the improvement of the national literacy rate and quality of education. On August 1st PYL launched its nationwide book drive and will be collecting books until August 25th that are in good condition at all constituency offices nationwide, at the Sir Lynden Pindling Center (New Providence) and PLP House (Grand Bahama). These books will then be distributed throughout the Urban Renewal Centers as we launch our ‘Each One Teach One’ Tutoring Session Program. Stay tuned for more information & thank you in advance for your book contributions.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
PLP STEAK OUT: On August 6th meet us at Western Esplanade from 12PM-‐6PM for the PLP’s Steak Out. Tickets are only $10 for Steak or Chicken. Conch fritters and other native treats will be on sale too! See you there! PYL has tickets and you can e-‐mail us via [email protected] for more information. NGM (National General Meeting): The next general meeting is scheduled for August 26th , 2012 under the theme, “Gambling: The Youth’s Perspective” at the Sir. Lynden O. Pindling Center at 4pm. There will be guest speakers, prizes and a mock referendum will take place. We welcome all young Bahamians ages 13-‐35 to learn more about the organization and to meet the new executive board. Light refreshments will be served.
BE PROGRESSIVE & GET INVOLVED: If you are interested in becoming a member of the Progressive Young Liberals please contact us via e-‐mail [email protected] for more information. If you are interested in any of the following National Committees of the Progressive Young Liberals please contact us via e-‐mail [email protected]
• National Development Committee • Socials & Fundraising Committee • Education & Empowerment Committee • Social Outreach & Development Committee • Public Relations Committee
So that’s it for now folks! ‘This holiday weekend, be safe, enjoy and continue to reach for GOLD!
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