Do you live in Peace River and are eager to share your opinions on what can be done to make the community bigger and better?
Peace River Rotaract invites you to be part of the discussion at its Thursday Chatter on March 26 at the Peace River Legion starting at 7 p.m.
“The idea came from the Rotary Club who wanted some input from the community on what we can add, improve or bring to Peace River,” says Rotaract president Louise Small.
“It’s a gathering where individuals, organizations and businesses can come together to chat, network and get excited about how we can rally on projects that benefit our residents.”
Small says their team is eager to collaborate and brainstorm ideas to benefit Peace River. She says it is important to realize that more can be accomplished if everyone invests time, effort, and resources.
“The event will feature Lightening talks (short, fast presentations) where we pose questions to smaller groups to quickly discuss,” Small explains.
“Time is limited but topics are vast and had the thinkers thinking. Then we bring to the larger group to add to the conversation.”
Door prizes will also be featured to give to people who attend the Thursday Chatter, with donated gift cards from Tim Hortons and Wet Willy’s Wand Wash up for grabs.
“Thursday Chatters can also be considered town hall meetings,” says Small.
“But unlike town hall meetings, we only have positive projects and want to generate more for our residents,” she adds. “When we come together as a community with the best intentions we are motivated to care, give and invest in what’s important to everyone.”
This is the second Thursday Chatter Peace River Rotaract has hosted. Small hopes the momentum will continue to grow so they can host them every other month.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity to hear ideas, get feedback and spread positivity with pride and action,” she says.
“We are considering a major project downtown that will require as many hands as possible. It’s a project that will take one weekend but will make a lasting impact and will show genuine pride in our beautiful town. It’s for locals, visitors and potential new residents.”
Small says the project will promote tourism, economic development and community pride, and she adds that when something looks nice everyone can be proud.
“We are hoping we will spark interest and will encourage attendees to help us organize, promote and execute the project,” Small says.
“We have extended the invitation to our town council and administration. Their attendance is a benefit to our cause and will also shed some light on what residents are thinking about.”
Emily Plihal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter