May - June 2004 Newsletter
Message from the Executive Director
May 25th is Missing Children's Day. We ask that everyone wear a green ribbon throughout the month of May to remember the children who are missing. Furthermore, that people leave their porch light on the night of May 25th to help light their way home. Green ribbon boxes will be on display at various businesses throughout the Island during the month of May.
Child Find PEI will be having an information booth and fingerprinting clinics at the Charlottetown Mall on May 8, 15, and 22 from 11am-5pm. If you are interested in volunteering at the booth, please call me at 368-1678.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish parents a very Happy Mother's Day and Father's Day.
Board of Directors
President ............................. Lynn Coyle
Vice-President ..................... Kay Lidstone
Secretary/Treasurer ............. Mary Scott
Director ............................... Corinne Chappell
Director ............................... Sara McCardle
Director ............................... Ted Whelan
Executive Director ............ Lori St. Onge
May is Green Ribbon of Hope Month
Each year in Canada, police departments receive thousands of reports of missing children who are classified as runaways or the victims of parental or stranger abductions. In 1986, the Solicitor General of Canada declared May 25th to be Missing Children's Day in Canada. The Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign, which runs for the entire month of May, is designed to draw public awareness to the issue of missing children in Canada.
During May, community members are asked to show their support and concern of the issue by prominently wearing a green ribbon. The concept was originated by the students and faculty of Holy Cross Secondary School in St. Catharines, Ontario following the abduction and subsequent murder of their friend, Kristen French. As a legacy from Kristen, the students and faculty generously directed that their idea for the green ribbon be used exclusively as a symbol of hope by Child Find Canada.
Proceeds generated by the campaign enable Child Find Canada and its provincial members to continue their mandate to reduce the incidence of missing children/youth through education, prevention and location programs.
Green is the colour of Hope. It symbolizes our light in the darkness and is a symbol of hope for the safe return of all missing children.
Upcoming Events
May 1-31 Missing Children's Month.
May 2 Fingerprinting booth at Children Expo in Summerside.
May 3 Fingerprinting at West Kent School at 10:45am.
May 4 Fingerprinting at Georgetown School at 9:30 am.
May 8, 15 Information/fingerprinting booth at the Charlottetown Mall from 11am-5pm.
May 9 Mother's Day.
May 20 Fingerprinting at Gulf Shore School.
May 22 Information/fingerprinting booth at the Charlottetown Mall from 11am-5pm. Display of winning murals from our 1st Annual School Mural Contest.
May 24 Victoria Day (office closed).
May 28 Missing Children's Day.
June 20 Father's Day.
Current Committees and Chairs
- Fundraising Committee : Chair - Corinne Chappell
- Policy Committee: Chair - Kay Lidstone
- Advocacy Committee: Chair - Lynn Coyle
- Teen Runaway Committee: Chair - Corinne Chappell
- Case Management Committee: Chair - Mary Scott
- Executive Committee: Chair - Lynn Coyle
- PEI AMBER Missing Child Alert: Chair - Lori St. Onge
Volunteers Needed
Child Find PEI is setting up an information booth and fingerprinting clinic at the Charlottetown Mall on May 8, 15, and 22 from 11am-5pm. If you have a couple of hours to give, call Lori at 368-1678 to book a time to work in the booth.We could really use your help.
All the Time in the World
While at the park one day, a woman sat down next to a man on a bench near a playground.
"That's my son over there," she said, pointing to a little boy in a red sweater who was gliding down the slide.
"He's a fine looking boy," the man said. "That's my son on the swing in the blue sweater." Then, looking at his watch, he called to his son. "What do you say we go, Todd?"
Todd pleaded, "Just five more minutes, Dad. Please? Just five more minutes." The man nodded and Todd continued to swing to his heart's content.
Minutes passed and the father stood and called again to his son. "Time to go now?"Again Todd pleaded, "Five more minutes." The man smiled and said, "Okay."
"My, you certainly are a patient father," the woman responded.
The man smiled and then said, "My oldest son Tommy was killed by a drunk driver last year while he was riding his bike near here. I never spent much time with Tommy and now I'd give anything for just five more minutes with him. I've vowed not to make the same mistake with Todd. He thinks he has five more minutes to swing. The truth is, I get five more minutes to watch him play."
1st Annual Mural Contest
Child Find PEI is pleased to announce its 1st Annual School Mural Contest.
Who can enter? Any Grade 4, 5, or 6 class in either Eastern or Western School District.
What are the prizes? One first prize of $150 will be awarded to a class in each grade. One second prize of $100 will be awarded to a class in each grade. And finally, one third prize of $75 will be awarded to a class in each grade.
When is the deadline? All murals must be received no later than May 20, 2004 . For more information call 368-1678.
How to Reach Us
Mailing Address:
549 North River Road, Box 21008,
Charlottetown, PE , C1A 9H6
Phone: (902) 368-1678
Fax: (902) 368-1389
E-mail: childpei@aol.com
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