The whole process to establish a Ladies Circle in the Loskop Valley started around December 2010. The road to where we are today was bumpy and full of surprises, but they do say a smooth ride will not make a skilful driver.
The Loskop Ladies Circle 21 started off with the following five founder members, Colene Venter, Lizanne Gresse, Chantell Viljoen, Angelique Seaward and Maryke Coetzee. Lots of planning, determination and hard work from the members of Loskop Ladies Circle 21 had put us in the position to complete our first project with flying colours. Without the support and guidance from Lakeside Ladies Circle 17 and RT Loskop 233 the establishment of this new Ladies Circle would not have realized, and the Loskop Ladies Circle 21 would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Lakeside Ladies Circle 17 and Round Table Loskop 233.
After the successful completion of the first project and experiencing the true and honest appreciation from two single mothers (which made us all cry), there was no turning back. Seeing the tears of appreciation in someone’s eyes that really needed support is priceless. A whole new world opened up for the Loskop Ladies, a world of giving.
After that the Ladies opted to support the NAFCO project. Biting off more than we could chew was obvious and Ermelo Ladies Circle 15 came to our rescue. These Ermelo girls know what they are doing and assisted us a great deal. Since then, they were also our Godmother Circle! A very big honour for the Loskop Ladies Circle indeed! The knowledge and guidance they have is priceless and like it should be with ‘Friendship in Service’, they have shared many secrets of the ‘trade’ and Loskop Ladies Circle 21 has already learned a great deal from them in a very short span of time. Thanks Ermelo Ladies Circle 15 – you girls rock!
Loskop Ladies Circle 21 had their Inaugural meeting during September and had the honour of meeting the whole National Board via Skype. It was a first for us and indeed an experience to remember. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the National Board of Ladies Circle South Africa for making the time to have this meeting with us and providing to us a clear way forward. A special thanks to Sonel Prinsloo, Ladies Circle South Africa President for making all this possible and giving us the guidance we needed so much. It is impossible to go wrong with a National Board so dedicated to a good course and who really goes the extra mile in providing ‘Friendship in Service.” Thanks All!
Currently our Tin for Charity Project is rolled out and all community members in the Loskop Valley were asked to open their hearts and wallets by purchasing only one tin of food every time they do shopping at the local Pick ‘n Pay or Spar outlets. These tins will be handed over to families in need early in December 2011 since so many families find themselves in dire need of support during the Festive Season. Loskop Ladies Circle 21 appreciates all the support they can get and thank all those willing to open their hearts as well as their wallets for those in need. Without the dedicated support of those more fortunate the existence and life here on Earth would have been much more difficult.