Presidents Blog - April 2011
A visit to Kalamunda by Tim Costello from World Vision has prompted me to update this blog, so inspiring was his address to the Chamber-sponsored 40 Hour Famine Challenge 2011 breakfast recently.
Tim brought focus to the recent spate of global disasters - tsunamis, earthquakes, fires and floods, and informed us that despite the response from international agencies to assist, 80% of assistance provided to victims came from the respective local communities.
Tim reminded us that communities like Kalamunda are crucial to the individuals that reside within them, but often we only experience the sense of community in times of trouble or crisis.
It reminded me how important our markets are in Kalamunda for bringing people out of their homes and into the village to experience the community spirit that is alive and well.
The Chamber is proud to support the 40 Hour Famine Challenge, and wish to acknowledge the efforts of Pastor Steve Hall for energizing the community to be one of the first towns to embrace the Challenge - bringing business, local government, schools and community groups together.
And thanks to Tim Costello!
Rob Bentley, President
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