CISV Victoria has been
a busy chapter. From the 1st to the 3rd of January, a very successful 14+ minicamp was held. With a
total of twenty people, including alumni chaperones, it explored several
topics, which involved a focus on 'identity'.
On January 17th, we had
a local JB meeting, with a surprise special event before hand. It was CISV
Vietnam's birthday and we made a video wishing them well, complete with a giant
cupcake and, as luck would have it, a member of CISV Vietnam. Newcomer Emily
and NJR Amy Ayer spontaneously met when both happened to be wearing CISV
t-shirts in a local starbucks here in Victoria.
Emily has just moved here to go to school. Things like that are far and
few between, and remind us how special our organization really is.
Recently, on January 26th,
JB Victoria participated in a very rewarding Mosaic project with Our Place
Society, a local organization dedicated to providing support for homeless and
low-income residents. Volunteers sorted through a literal MOUNTAIN of donated
clothes over the course of a day and were rewarded with free lunch and a tour,
where we were able to meet some of the people, both volunteers and recipients,
and explore the facility.
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