BRANCH ACTIVITIES

Fundraising Activities

The branch planned a lot of fundraising activities for the year. Three (3) bake sales were held in November 06, January 07, and June 07. They were greatly supported by the church congregation.

The branch held a movie night on 27th November at the Church Hall. The Omen was the movie shown. Special thanks are extended to all branches that supported.

A number of small fund raisers were held at the branch level such at $0.25 and $0.10 concerts. A bring and Buy night was held where all members brought something to eat such as sandwiches, biscuits, punch, and sweets and they were sold in the meeting.

On February, 16th 2007, a Valentines Day Dinner and Dance Extravaganza was held at the Sandy Point Community Centre. It was a joint venture with our brother parish of St.Thomas. It was very successful and received great reviews.

On March 12th, 2007 the branch went on a walk a thon from the Bay Road to Frigate Bay. Sponsor sheets were given out to all senior members.

Non-Fundraising Activities

The quarterly program of the senior and junior section is the same. The junior group continued with its Study sessions during the month of May to aid students in exams.

A number of new activities were implemented to motivate members and bring a flare to AYPA meetings such as Physical Education Night, Word Power Night, Poetry Night, Xmas Games Night, Game Show Night, Moonlight Walks and Vers-A-Thon.

The branch helped with the Annual Church Bazaar by running activities such as the Haunted House, Bouncing Castle, and the Hot Dog Stand.

Bookmarks were done for visitors to church and then more bookmarks were done for the entire church. With much effort and determination, the branch has finally received their branch t-shirts.                    

The branch was involved in Mothers and Fathers Day activities in church. For Mothers Day, sweet filled, wrapped champagne glasses with loving notes were given to Mothers while the Fathers received engraved pens with slices of pineapple and fruit cake.

On October 23rd 2006 and February 19th 2007, the group invited Mr. Dwayne Weekes for a Dance Night. The branch learnt simple salsa and ball room dance steps. St.Thomas AYPA also joined in the fun.

The Branch Social, Gift Exchange and Awards Ceremony was held in December at Sunset Café. Awards were given such as Mr. & Ms. Personality, Best Buddies, and Most Improved Member. It was a very enjoyable experience and members really had a lot of fun.

For all activities, the junior members were invited along and also joint meetings were encouraged between the two (2) sections. The president also visited the junior meetings on a number of occasions.