Richard Brolly receiving his Certificate from Hannah Mills
Richard Brolly receiving his Certificate from Hannah Mills
Response from the community for our first major fund raising event was well received and brought forth a crowd of close to 150 people. . The East Hants Adult Learning Association (EHALA) hosted a delightful evening on 4 February 2006, at the Enfield Legion. The evening was an opportunity to enjoy wonderful desserts, coffees/teas (while enjoying some fine music) and bidding on a great selection of auction items donated by businesses in East Hants. Performance by the HERH Jazz Band, and two other seniors groups provided the audience with a wide range of entertainment. A total of fifty East Hants businesses contributed to the auction by donating products or services. The auctioneer Mr. Terrance Isenor kept the crowd active and interested and managed to help people part with their hard earned money by keeping the bidding interesting. In total the Association generated just over $3000.00.
The Board of Directors wishes to again thank the many donor and all who attended the event.
Jackie Hutt receives Certificate of Completion from Tanya Burke, ALP Level I instructor
Students, family and friends as well as the Adult Learning Program instructors and staff enjoyed a terrific luncheon on June 8, 2006 at the third annual Luncheon and Awards Ceremony. Rob MacLellan, EHALA Executive Director welcomed everyone and Charles Woodworth and Jackie Hutt; gave the welcome comments. Quest speakers were John MacDonnell, MLA East Hants, who commented on the value of the Learners embracing the opportunity to improve their education. John Patterson, Warden, Municipality of East Hants spoke on the vitality the learners added to the municipality and that their efforts made East Hants a better place to reside and Donna MacGillivray, Coordinator, Adult Education Division., Dept of Education spoke on her delight in attending and having the opportunity to present to each learner a Certificate of Recognition from the Department of Education.
Richard Brolly read his poem "Who Knew". Commenting on his experiences in life and how the EHALA learning opportunity has changed is life. Another Level II learner Siobhan Butler penned a poem read by her cousin Dawn Chappell.
On completion of the student presentations, Miles Thompson, a EHALA Director commented on the outstanding support provided during the past year from the support staff who will all be leaving the Association. Jecca Lewis, Transportation Service Coordinator, Sandra Bishop, EHATS Program Assistant, and Mitchell Nimeck, Funding and Promotions Coordinator.
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