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Calis Beach Forum => Calis Local Charity Announcements => Topic started by: Pi55y on October 06, 2015, 21:23:31 PM
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The following is a copy of a press release following todays Annual General Meeting of the 3C's
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Founder members of the 3C’s Children’s charity, Peter and Chrissie Cark, have retired from their positions on the 3C’s committee after 8 years in office.
Peter has been chairman of the local charity from its inception when under the name of the Çalış Carnival Committee, it organised the original Çalış Carnivals. Wife and right hand woman Chrissie has been secretary of the committee since its formation, more lately working jointly with Jan Freeman who is also standing down from some of her secretarial duties.
These announcements were made at today's Annual General Meeting of the charity when treasurer Liz Burton announced that the charity had made a record breaking 110,769 TL in 2015 - 8,000 TL more than the previous year.
Thanking everyone for their hard work and support over the years Peter said,
“Chrissie and I have really enjoyed our time with the Carnival and the 3Cs committee, but things move on. We have met some wonderful, inspirational people and we won’t forget our years with the 3C’s. But, we came out here to retire and we have many more things to do and places to see in the latter stages of our lives. I hope that our legacy continues and wish those who take over the reins all success".
The position of Chairman for 2016 will be jointly shared by Mark Pietsch, and long standing committee member Mick McCauley. Mark is no newcomer to the work as he was vice-chairman of the original Çalış Carnival Committee for a number of years.
The secretarial tasks will be devolved amongst various members of the committee with Jan Freeman continuing to take on some of the major tasks. Liz Burton was re-elected as Treasurer, Cathy Harrower as shop manager and Julia Bailey as shop secretary. The position of Schools and Organisations Liaison Officer will be shared jointly between Mark Pietsch, Mick Mc Cauley and Ulla Kleinhaus-Koch.
A full financial report together with details of all projects and activities undertaken in 2015 will be contained in the charity’s Annual Report which will be issued later next month.
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Peter and I would like to thank all members of CBF who have supported us whole-heartedly over the last eight years, both morally and financially, and we hope that you will continue to give your support to the the new committee to whom we wish all the best.
Pete and Chrissie
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Here's wishing you both the time to enjoy your retirement freely now. What a legacy to leave behind. Well done to you both and and wishing continued success to the new committee. xxx
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Exceptional work and exceptional funds raised.
Well done and enjoy a very well deserved retirement.
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Pete and Chrissy you both deserve to enjoy your retirement in full; you have, along with other committee members, worked so hard over the years, we have enjoyed the events raising money for the local children's charities, we hope to enjoy them in the future with the new committee.
Enjoy your your new life, x
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It will of course be impossible for me to find the words to adequately describe my admiration for Peter and Chrissie Clark.
But it is quite simply immense.
There will be hundreds of kids who do not know who you are but whose lives will have been improved immeasurably by your efforts.
The best compliment I can pay you both is to say “take a bow because you did make a difference”. And you made a difference to some of the most vulnerable people in the region that you choice to “retire”.
Of course, even you two couldn’t have managed that alone and all 3C’s volunteers, especially those who maybe stepping down at this time, should also take a bow. Well done all.
So Peter and Chrissie, go away and enjoy your retirement which is so richly deserved. It would be Brenda and my greatest pleasure to spend some of that time with you both the next time we are over.
Kindest regards and best wishes for the future.
John
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A truly selfless and caring couple, you have changed the the lives of so many young people
in such a positive way. You really are inspirational. God Bless you in your next venture.
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Sad to see the two of you go, you did a wonderful job and was lovely to see you once again at our place for coffee a couple of week ago and please remember you are always welcome to come and see us anytime.
Enjoy your retirement, you will be missed, we will always remember how hard you worked for the 3C's.
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I don't blame you!!
Who would have thought all this would even happen all those years ago when you turned up at our house in Bedfordshire with a Jag XJS and an Indian takeaway ;)
I have seen first hand the commitment, dedication, experience and professionalism you freely gave to the Carnivals and the 3C charity. You guys took charity in the area to an immense new level and sustained it - no, increased it - year after year. There are children (and young adults now) who's lives are different, and will always be different because of what you set up and the efforts you made.
It was our pleasure to do a bit on CBF - the bit that allowed the super generous amongst our membership to do a lot. On a fully selfish note my reward (not that I needed one) was to be included in a day visit at Bozalan School, a day my good lady and I will remember forever. What CBF members achieved still amazes me - I remember reading the list of wants/needs, going cold and thinking "My God, there's no way we'll get all that". Well we did.
Link for anyone wondering what on Earth I am on about: http://www.calis-beach.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=46719.0
Enjoy what certainly is an extremely well earned retirement.
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I can't add anything more than what has already been said.
Enjoy your retirement. You have well and truly earned it
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It's a privilege to have met a couple so tirelessly devoted to fund raising for such a fabulous cause. Well done both! From the seed you've sown, the 3C's will continue to flourish and grow. A marvellous achievement. Thank you to both of you and to everyone else involved who gives their time freely and unconditionally to this great charity. :)
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Despite us being despondent regarding some charities at the moment, we would like to thank Pete and Chrissie. You did work tirelessly and bored us to bits with your constant "charity chat" but at the end of the day, as has been said previously, you are inspirational. You are two people that do deserve a pat on the back and should be afforded the joy of knowing what a difference you have made. Your drive, conviction and sheer determination has made the CCC's what it is now and nobody could ever take that away from you. Now, does this mean you are going to stop wearing that silly hat Pete? There's a beer and a cider waiting for you here when you're next in town!! x
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You have done a fantastic job, enjoy your well earned retirement.
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We were privileged to have met Pete and Chrissie some years ago , and what wonderful people they are, they have given us the inspiration to hopefully come out to Calis and help with the work that will continue when we retire.
They deserve a wonderful retirement, and we both wish them good luck and good health for it, enjoy your time. X
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As I said to you on Sunday, Pete and Chrissie, I would like to wish you well for the future and hope whatever you choose to do in your new found life all the health and happiness you deserve.l
The pair of you have brought so much happiness to so many children in the area and also helped us get our charity off the ground so many years ago!
I also hope the charity can keep going, it's not getting any easier here, once again best wishes to you both and to the 3c's Charity ;)
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Wishing you both the very best of luck in your retirement as you both deserve it. You have truly made a difference to the lives of many children and have much to be proud of. Being a founder member and working with you for several years I know exactly how much hard work has gone into achieving your goals and you can walk away knowing it was all worthwhile .We wish the new shop lots of luck and also good luck to the new team in charge of the charity. From Mavis and Embrace x
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Reading through all these well deserved accolades, 'Happiness' is the key word in what you two have brought to children here. (Spot on Tinkerman!) ;D ;D
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Would anyone be intetested to know how much money was raised upto Peter and Chrissie leaving the 3cs..??
must be a good amount.. .
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Yes please, and it needs shouting from the rooftops.
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Would anyone be intetested to know how much money was raised upto Peter and Chrissie leaving the 3cs..??
must be a good amount.. .
No Anne. because that would be unfair on the people who wish to carry on the good work of the 3 Cs. this is not a contest to see who can raise the most. past and present will do whatever they can for their charity.
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One thing I can categorically guarantee is the Peter and Chrissie would never take all the credit for whatever the amount is.
They would also say it was a team effort by a dedicated group of people including your good self mercury. :)
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OK Des.. point taken...
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Is it?
I think it would be good to see the total EVERYONE has raised since PETE & CHRISSIE set it all up. They set it up and the total will reflect how much has been raised because they did. Not anything to do with people carrying it on, or anything to do with competition.
Just a figure to show what their idea generated up till now.
You behave now Des ;)
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I totally agree with Scunner. Pete and Chrissie have done a wonderful job with the help of a great team and I am sure we would all like to see what they haved raised up to date.
I am also sure the people who are taking over will not mind this request at all, they will know, with a great time behind them and people who suport the cause, they will also make a lot of money in the future.
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Would be up to the remaining committee but as they have also been there all along I can't see that they will object...
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I have spoken to the committee today and they are more than happy to let everyone know that the total raised since the inception of the charity was just shy of 500.000 tl.
Peter and Chrissie want everyone to know that they didnt do this alone.. Calis forum played a huge part in helping with the fund raising.. This amount is NOT including the Bozalan fund which was down to Scunner and all of you...
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Thanks for that Anne and very well done to Chrissie, Peter and the whole 3C's team... This is a wonderful achieivement to raise such a large sum.
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Just amazing! ;D ;D ;D
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What a legacy, stunning.
Thanks for that Anne, and thanks for the part you and the rest of the team played in raising that amount.
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I believe EVERYONE should know about this total amount raised so far.
That is a staggering achievement. Half a million Turkish Lira. Bloody hell.
The local community should be told.
The mayor should be told.
The local press should be told.
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We have been away for a few days holiday and have just arrived back and read all the latest posts.
First of all thank you to everyone for all the lovely comments, we really appreciate them. Thanks also to the 3C's committee for the lovely flowers and the painting "End of an Era" by Carol Bostan which they presented us with at the recent coffee morning and fashion show.
We may have initially set up the 3C's but the money raised was not down to us but was down to a real team effort and that of the charity's loyal supporters.
We wish the new committee every success for the future and we are sure that they will take the charity from strength to strength and we hope that you will get behind them now and support them into the future.
Thanks again to all
Pete and Chrissie x
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Enjoy your retirement Chrissy & Peter, you have truly earned it.
You can stand back and be extremely proud of what you achieved.
Best wishes
Fiona & Eric x