DSBNi El Salvador announced in the House of Commons

Ryan posted the text (further down the blog) of this announcement in the House of Commons of our El Salvador build.  Here is a link to the video of Dean Allison's announcement:

Dean Allison, MP

It is great to have the support and recognition for our endeavour.

The Battle for the Belt

The belt changes hands, but for how long?

BBQ Fundraiser

Thought that I would upload a couple pics from yesterday's fundraiser in St. Catharines. Thanks to everyone for all the help. The reviews have been glowing :-)

Electrical Plugs in El Sal

The outlets in El Salvador are the same as here, so no need for any converters or plug adaptors.

 :-)

House Of Commons Reading

Hey everyone,
I was online looking for stuff to put on a poster for my school, and I found the reading from Dean Allison in the House of Commons. I posted the link but if it doesn't work here is what it said.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to draw to the attention of the House an upcoming project organized by the technology and experimental learning team at the District School Board of Niagara.
Students and teachers within my riding of Niagara West—Glanbrook and across the Niagara Peninsula have been involved in the seventh Habitat for Humanity project in the area, building homes for local deserving families.
From June 26 to July 7 of this year, 20 Niagara area students and teachers will be participating in a building project with Habitat for Humanity in El Salvador. This project will allow students to develop a better understanding of cultures, customs and traditions of the world while building on the skills gained from the continued work in Niagara.
I would invite all members of the House to join me in offering best wishes for the students and teachers of the Niagara District School Board for their project in El Salvador.

Looking for Jordon . . .  and Alex.  But otherwise, a decent team photo.  Will have to try again when everyone is there.

Bar-B-Q tomorrow!

The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.

When it works, it is called "style".

Here we go blogging.  This blog is set up so that anyone on our group's email list can view it and add to it.

As all the bowlers know from today's nail biter of a bowling match, Cam has the belt.  There is no reason why that should be allowed to continue.  Maybe a pupusa eating challenge would win it for someone.  Maybe a thumb wrestle.  Maybe a block laying speed challenge.

In any case, this is a good place to communicate and share those great ideas when they happen.  Or just to check in.  We will try to add to it regularly.  We can add photos, video, use it as a common journal, reminders, or just to say hello.  We can add links to stories like this one in the news http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/usdiplomacyoashonduraselsalvador  or like this one  about Ryan at http://www.wellandtribune.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1540472

This might be the first entry and I hope it is not the last.  That is where you have to help.

Ciao for now.  See you all on Monday.