Items of Importance

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". . . Changing the complexion . . . and atmosphere. . ."

Thanks to our United Way agencies, houses of worship, businesses large and small, social organizations, and many private institutions, thousands of our young people get a chance to go to "summer camp." Some go to the pool at the local Y. Some learn to canoe on the lakes in North Georgia, and some learn to ride horses, get really close to mother nature and see the countryside. Others, with their families, may visit the ocean or view the hundreds of sights that a city like Washington, DC offers.

Summer is, for kids, the 'great get away' from the classroom and the formal structured week that is a part of life beginning in the fall.

What's offered is fun time and a great way to have their vacation - whatever that may mean for each.

Constructive, healthy summertime activities are a natural, positive part of every child's upbringing.

It was this idea that camp director Aetha Wright of the Creative Steps Day Camp contracted with the Valley Swim Club in Philadelphia for the use of their pool.

John Duesler, President of the Club, in denying them use of pool and offering to refund the money afer the first day, released a statement saying "There was concern that a lot of kids would change the complexion . . . and atmosphere of the club."

John:

There are teachable moments and then there are teachable moments. Some come only once in a lifetime!

N. B. Girard College, thanks for saving the day. As your admissions officer said "Every child deserves an incredible summer camp experience"

Contact: Ken Crooks 706-315-0162

Pre-register for Fall Dialogue Groups

The First Presbyterian dialogue group will begin its Fall sessions on Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30 pm in the Museum of the church. Details will be provided prior to the session beginning. . Send your email address and telephone number to hbzettler@charter.net.

You will get regular announcements, the schedule of special speakers and events for the group and summaries of each session.

Contact: H. Berrien Zettler 706-324-6363

Change Management Workshops Offered

One Columbus now offers business dialogue groups for profit and non-profit businesses where both tangible and intangible benefits accrue to the company/organization and the individual employee.

Where is your bottom line in these tight times and limited resources? Call One Columbus at 706-315-0162 and ask about this unique opportunity.