For more than 60 years, Chantry Island Cham-bettes, a philanthropic group of local women, have continued to not only raise funds but have continued to have fun doing it.
Funds are raised by the group through various events that include an annual Christmas Home Tour, Spring Garage sale, and many others. During the past two years during COVID-19, the Cham-bettes continued fundraising efforts virtually.
All funds raised by the group go back into the community through a variety of projects and causes, such as support for the local Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Food Bank and the Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey among others.
As they head into another year of FUNdraising events, the group inducted its new 2022-23 Executive on Tuesday, May 3rd.
Cham-bettes Executive 2022-23: (L-R front row) past-Pres. Jackie Smith, President Shelley Hewson & V-P Gay Ashdown (L-R back row)Sherry Winnitoy, Donna Thomas & Jo Anne Willets
Each year, the Cham-bettes also select the annual Cham-bette of the Year who is presented with an award. This year’s honouree was Cham-bette Christine Champion.
In addition, three Cham-bettes received awards for their years of service.
