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CALS Breakfast Club Celebrates 25th Year in Vegreville
CALS Breakfast Club Celebrates 25th Year in Vegreville
Community Association for Lasting Success - Submitted
Over the past quarter-century, the Community Association for Lasting Success has made weekday mornings brighter in Vegreville through the Breakfast Club Program. This program, founded on the idea that no school aged child should start their day on an empty stomach, has grown from a small community initiative to a staple in Vegreville’s communal spirit.
The revenue generation for this program has been nothing short of inspiring, from researching and submitting grant applications to orchestrating fundraising activities. Over the years there have been themed events, such as Mexican night with a silent auction where the town’s businesses generously donated, the fashion show and wine tasting, to name a few.
The success of the program owes much to the army of dedicated volunteers. Rain or shine, snow or sleet, these volunteers have shown up to ensure that every student has access to a mid-morning snack.
Variety has been the spice of the Breakfast Club. The array of snacks provided over the years is staggering. From fresh fruits and yogurt parfaits to sandwiches and pizza buns, the menu has always been diverse, nutritious, and delicious. Accommodations are made for students with dietary restrictions and/or allergies to ensure that no student is left out.
And at the helm of this ship has been the ever enthusiastic and multi-talented Breakfast Club coordinator. Starting the program was Laurie Haaland, then Linda Walker and moving the program forward is Heather Giebelhaus. Their talent lies not just in orchestrating this vast operation but in the personal touches – remembering student’s preferences in snacks, celebrating times of the year with special treats, rallying, and supporting volunteers during challenging times, and ensuring that every Breakfast Club activity is successful.
As I look back at these 25 years, I am filled with gratitude. The Breakfast Club program is not just about providing a mid-morning snack; it’s about community, commitment, and the incredible power of coming together for a cause. Here’s to many more mornings of success in Vegreville!
