Talents Within - Sport Camp for Underprivileged Children

Update! Winter 2003/2004

As the snow continues to fall, Talents Within gears up for another sizzling summer in High Park. I would like to introduce our new president Noelle Parsons who joined the Talents Within team in 2003. As well as four new faces on the board of directors our Treasurer – Stuart Auld, Bryan Baeumler, Kelly Coleman, and Deborah Singer.
In addition to the board members, TW has appointed a new Camp Director – Megan Sherriff. Megan has been a counsellor at Talents Within for two years and takes over the post from Joanna Angus. We wish Joanna all the best in her future endeavours. Wishing you and your family all the best for 2004.

Paula Schutz
Executive Director

Talents Within Event Update!

We are in our 3rd year and normally at this time of year I would be extending invitations to donate or to attend our annual Gala; however we have decided to take a year off in order to concentrate on other endeavours. We do have a few smaller events that are on the horizon.

Our 2004 fundraising goal is $50,000.00. This allows us to continue providing quality programs for underprivileged children and as always, your support is welcomed. Please visit our website at www.talentswithin.ca for more information about our upcoming events or contact us at 905.469.0185 or pschutz@talentswithin.ca

T February 14, 2004 “Laugh it up” with the Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club. Enjoy appetisers, raffles, draws and a chuckle from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. at Appleby College. Tickets $35/person prior to February 1, 2004 and $50 thereafter.

T April 2004 “Eat into Spring” at Tangerine Bar and Lounge (647 King Street West) where doors will be open to our 2nd Chocolate Fete from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. What an amazing event! Strawberries, pineapple, cream puffs and so much more, dipped in a 3-tiered chocolate fountain! And to top it off, Tangerine staff will be serving complimentary spring flavoured cocktails. Tickets: $20/person.

T May 8, 2004 “Run For Kids” Enjoy a sunset 5 or 10km walk or run with a glow light through downtown Oakville where strollers and four legged creatures are more than welcome to attend. The race commences at the Town Square at 8 PM and concludes at 10 PM. Entry Fee: $25/person or Family Fee (of 4) $90. See our website for incentives and challenges.

T July 2004 “Run For Kids” Enjoy a sunset 5 or 10km walk or run with a glow light through High Park where strollers and four legged creatures are more than welcome to attend. The race commences at High Park Picnic Area #5 at 8 PM and concludes at 10 p.m. Entry Fee: $25/person or Family Fee (of 4) $90. See our website for incentives and challenges.
Talents Within provides developmental programs for Toronto’s at-risk children, building leadership skills through a summer camp experience that includes instructional sport and community involvement. The individuals that are responsible to oversee this task are the Board of Directors.

The 2003/2004 Board of Directors
President- Noelle Parsons Vice President - Cynthia Eccles Treasurer – Stuart Auld
Secretary -Stephanie Donahur Bryan Baeumler Kelly Coleman
Robin Graham Deborah Singer Susan Shorey

Update from our President – Noelle Parsons
With another very successful summer camp finished our team is ready to begin what will be an exciting and challenging year. Talents Within would like to attain an even bigger goal this year, with the possibility of opening up yet another camp session. This can only be done with more aggressive fundraising and of course more exposure of the name Talents Within. I am confident that we will do the best we can for the children. Our directors are an energetic and dynamic group and I look forward to working closely with them over the next year.

Update from the Camp Director

As the new Camp Director for Talents Within, I would just like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and tell you how excited I am about the up coming summer programme! I have been a counsellor for Talents Within for the past two summers and I thoroughly enjoyed my position and I am now looking forward to taking on an even stronger leadership role. I truly believe that Talents Within
can have a positive influence on each camper’s life. It is amazing to see how the children develop their skills and explore new and exciting activities throughout the summer.

As most of you know, Talents Within holds a number of reunions throughout the year where directors, counsellors and campers come together and spend some time visiting and participating in fun activities. The winter session held on December 20, 2003
went very well as we continued to practice our skating and some of us even tried some stickhandling. It was so nice to see the campers' smiling faces once again! Everyone met in High Park and had a great time and enjoyed Paula’s freshly bakes cookies and steaming hot chocolate. I look forward to seeing the campers again at our next reunion on March 6, 2004!

Megan Sherriff
Camp Director 2004

Sponsor Update

A special thank you to our 2004 sponsors: Sprott Foundation, Canadian Tire Corporation, Ltd., Microsoft, Geoffrey B. Scott Memorial Flowthrough Fund and Vandewater Charitable Foundation part of the portfolio of the Toronto Community Foundation, Appleby College, Sarah McGee – Tangerine Bar and Lounge.

Important Dates
Winter Session Camp Dates: March 6, 2004 & April 17, 2004 Summer Camp: July 5 to August 13, 2004

Counselor Applications Due: March 1, 2004 Camper Applications Due: March 31, 2004