History

In 2001, a group of dynamic women got together and formed the Pictou County Progress Club, a chapter of the Canadian Progress Club. Although a chapter of the national body, our Club is a separate entity and sponsors local charities in addition to the Canadian Progress Charitable Foundation.

Our Club’s charitable donations have exceeded $ $115,000 so far, and have been to the Canadian Special Olympics, Big Brothers Big Sisters In-School Mentoring Program, Shepherd’s Lunch Room, Pictou County Early Intervention, Pictou County Help Line , The Pictou County Christmas Fund, the Pictou County Fuel Fund and Kids First.

All of our club members participate in hands-on community service throughout the year. Each club is required to contribute 300 hours of community service per year. Our efforts have helped the New Glasgow Jubilee, the Race on the River Dragon Boat Festival, Special Olympics , the Shepherd’s Lunch Room, the Trenton Home & School Association, Go Green Get Clean, Coats for Kids and “Best Buddies” to name a few.


Our Objectives
 

	To create and preserve in the Canadian Progress Club a spirit of friendship that is sincere, helpful and enduring
	To uphold a standard of self-respect requiring that each member’s behavior shall cause no approach to be reflected upon those with whom he/she associates in public or in private life
	To live up to a code of honor that requires business transactions to be in accordance with recognized ethics
	To make each Canadian Progress Club an Association of men / women of high ideals, devoted to the advancement of the best interests of the Community in which that club is located
	To aid and assist those in need
	To foster good will throughout the whole of Canada; to aid in uniting all the people of Canada into a Nation that shall stand as one of the great and prosperous peoples of the world

About our Events

The Chair Affair

The Progress Chair Affair was our first fundraising event for five years and received a great deal of exposure in the community. This event involved an auction of Adirondack chairs painted by local artists and auctioned during an evening that included comedy entertainment. It was the only event of its kind in this area. It was a tremendous success and all of our members played an important role in producing this great evening.

Girls’ Night Out

In the fall of 2006, the club hosted Girls’ Night Out, an evening of fun and entertainment exclusively for women. The event is an opportunity for women to dance, shop, and have fun with girlfriends, while celebrating everything fabulous about being female. The night has been a tremendous success in previous years. Watch for it in the fall of 2009!

What is the Canadian Progress Club?
The Canadian Progress Club was established over 80 years ago and now has more than 40 clubs from coast to coast. Through strong community involvement and dedication to serve those in need, our members have demonstrated Canadian pride by leadership and example. Progress is exclusively Canadian in concept and development and is proud to raise over $2,000,000 annually for numerous charities.

Our Mission

Enhancing the quality of life of all Canadians, through community service, in the spirit of fellowship.

Why Join Progress?
 

	Fellowship and fun
	Personal and leadership development
	Giving to your community
	Hands-on involvement – locally and nationally
	Because you are proud to be a Canadian

Our Members

Hilary March, President
Lisa Smith, Vice-President
Darcy Fraser, Treasurer
Judith MacLellan, Secretary
Patti Ryan, Past President
Lesley Sobey, Community Service Chair
Debbie VanSickle, Jana Cleary, Paula Irving, Natalie Jay, Debbie Kampen, Karen Logan, , Amy Hutt, Kelly Jenkins, Debbie Rihard

For more information, please contact Debbie VanSickle at (902) 695-2323

www.progressclub.ca

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